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Che Oshawa Daily Times 1he Oshawa Daily Reformer VoL >No. 14 Em Srna ER CTF C1 RP SEE CV RR CPC TTT OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1928 1 0 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. F OURTEEN PAGES PAGES SWANSON IS IN THE FIELD FOR MAYORALTY Morris, Macdonald, Hart, Marks May Run Mayoralty Contest in Oshawa Shaping Interesting Storm Warning is Issued for Lake Ontario (By Catadian Press) Cleveland, O., Nov. 15.-- Southwest storm warnings were issued today for Lakes Erie, Ontario, Michigan and Western Superior and north west for Lake Huron and eastern Lake Superior, MINISTERS WILL TAKE THE STUN, BRUCE COUNTY Premier Ferguson Wants People to Have Full Infor. mation on Hydro (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Nov. 15.--The Ontario Cabinet Ministers will take the stump in Bruce County on behalf of Hydro, Premier Ferguson an- now Ay ay, The Premier said the ommission and the gov. ernm { bropose to see that the pe ven a proper under- sta oF - the situation as to pub- lic or privately owned pow owned power, FRANTIC SEARCH FOR MISSING MEN IS FRUITLESS Fate of Seven Lies Locked in Bleak Vastness of the North (By Canadian Press Ottawa, Nov, 15.--The bleak and snow-covered vastness of the bar- ren lands in Northern Manitoba still holds locked the secret of the fate of seven men who started from Fort Churchill, twelve days ago, to bike 70 miles to the end of steel on the Hudson Bay Railway, A frantic search is be'ng made by aeroplanes and land parties, but since the men left the construction base, no word has been heard of them, Officials think they wapder- ed from the beaten trail and be- came lost. FOURTH WAN 1S ARRFSTED FOR MAIL ROBBERY Toronto Police Doubtful. About W. J. Murray, in Custody at Buffalo (By y Canadian Press) Buffalo, N.¥., Noy. 15. =Wiism 4 ria, saught as ope men wanted in EM for bio $125,000 mail car robbery last June, was arrested at his home bere today y Nor. 15.-- We do moi know al is the man ye Jane "» fh 1nspector 7, futhrie, today when shown the Buffalo report. He said Murray was originally arested on a charge od murder in the States and with the mail Yobvery on being investigated. So three men have beem convicted y connection with the McLeod, Sr., Everett Jobn Brown, alias Eoyen is mow on trial here, two others, Bill Boven and Harris, are being sought. robbery occurred on June 18 last Tora and " Ray and Buck ae Up as truggle ¥ Alderman Swanson Definite- ly in the Field for Major Honors in the Civic Arena and Others Have Matter Under Consideration -- Mayor Preston Probably Not a Candidate in the Forthcoming Municipal Elections With Alderman D, A. J. Swanson in the field, Aldermen George Mor- vis and P. A. Macdonald giving the matter serious consideration, and the names of Alderman G. D, Conant and ex-Aldermen George Hart and Er- nie Marks mentioned, the mayoralty contest in Oshawa is shaping up as an interesting struggle. It is under- stood that Bhi ld D. Preston will not be a candidate in the coming elections, When interviewed by The Times after noon today, Alderman Swan- son stated that he had almost de- Anitely decided to run for the mayor's chat "All things being equal, unless I am prevented by business pressure, I will contest the mayoralty," was his statement, Thinking About it Alderman Macdonald, speaking to The Times this afternoon, stated that he had not yet definitely decided to enter the mayoralty fight, but that he would run for either the mayor's or an alderman's seat. Alderman Morris, also, practically assured Times that he would enter the con- test, although not making any defin- ite announcement as yet. When approached today ex-Alder- men Marks and Hart stated they had not ct taken into consideration en- tering the fight, Mthongh their names are freely mentioned about the city as probable candidates for either mayor or aldermen, Alderman Con- ant was out of the city and could not be r.ached for his decision in the matter. While Mayor Preston was out of the city and could not be reached today, he has previously stated that he probably would withdraw from the mayoralty fight. Swanson's Platform Alderman Swanson, who is almost a sure candidate for mayor, has been a member of the city council for two years, and this year has been chair- man of the finance committee. He was previously a member of the Board of Education, serving for two terms on this body before the war, Alderman Swanson says that he will support erection of the sewage dis- posal plant, the fire and police building, and a garbage incinerator. He is also a supporter of the pur- chase of the electric and gas plants, and of a measure to provide more adeguate transportation facilities within the city, He is an opponent of any change in the method Ject- ing alderman to the council. Haye Experience Alderman Morris is one senior members of the city council, baying heen a member for eleven years. During the 1928 term he has|p been chairman of the fire protection of the and other committees. In 1926 he was a candidate for mayor, but fail ed of election. Alderman MacDonald is now clos- ing his third term as alderman, and during the yast year has been chair- man of the ensral Jpose fom tee. Both Mar] nd Mr. Ha were Rrer, of the 1927 cou; Alderman Conant is 3 fo known public man in the city and has been a member of the city council for several terms. TOWN OF NEVILLE IS SWEPT BY A SERIOUS BLAZE (By Canadian Press ina, Sask. Noy. Ai MA town of Neville, Sask, 30 miles south of Swift Current, was swep: by fire of unknown origin last night, a loss of several thousand dollars. Five Finlay | stores were destroyed. GOVERNMENT 18 EATED Melbo w era Yor urne, Australia, Nov. . --The State Government of Vie toria was defeated Wednesday b) 2 ¥ote of 31 to 30 on a motion of censure in connection with the re- distribution of State comstituencies. The bill provides for 31 eity and 34 rural constituencies. Dissolution of the Legislature is now corsider- ed unavoidable. Han also be mapufactured there. Hon. John Edmond Ho, is th p Premier of the State, f JUDGES ARE APPOINTED IN ONTARIO Nicol Jeffrey of Guelph to Replace Mr, Justice Fisher in Trial Division PROMOTIONS Mr. Justice Middleton Trans. ferred to the First Divisional Court (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Nov, 15.--Nicol Jeffrey, Guelph barrister, has been appoint- ed to the Trial Division ow the Supreme Court of Ontario, H. H. CFarpenter, County Court Judge for Wentworth, and R. L. McKin- non, Guelph, County Court Judge for Wellington, it was announced today by Hon. Ernest Lapointe, Minister of Justice. Mr, Jeffrey will replace Mr. Justice Fisher, who has heen pro- moted to the Second Divisional Court of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court to replace Mr, Justice Middleton, who is transfer- red from the second to the First Divisional Court, : SPECIAL CARS T0 GARRY OSHAWANS 10 REGINA CITY Officers of General Motors to Attend Opening of Million Dollar Western Plant Toronto, Nov, 15.--Arrange- ments are now practically complet- ed for the writing of a new chap- ter of automotive history in West- ern Canada, when the new General Motors million dollar plant at Re- gina, will be officially opened, on Monday, December 10th, An an- pouncement was made yesterday afternoon by H. C. Bourlier, Gen- eral Passenger Agent, C.N.R., that two special cars will leave Oshawa, the Canadian headquarters of the big motor company, Friday evening December 7th, carrying executives, and at Toronto will he attached to "The Confederation" for the west, travelling direct to Regina, Latest The two cars selected are of the "Atlantic" type and are the last word in Capadian National equip- ment, incinding compartments, ob- servation lounges, kitchens, and shower baths and will be placed at the disposal of the party during the entire trip. While details of the General Motors officials who will comprise the party will pot be made public for a few days, it is hoped that the business engage- ments of R, 8. McLaughlin, the President, will permit of his at- will go the honor of driv- ut of the pew plant the first to be assembled. y 800 The plant will give employment for approximately 800 men, and be- sides the assembling of cars, the bo- dies of two of the popular makes t {of General Motors automobiles wi lant roy- ears produced at the Regina will be 201 for Ure | in the Prairie inces, Sonddently antiei- {ony pated a ol will be mn increase the plant pay roll after it has been in opel n 8 short time. Re- turning, the party will leave % ihe eastbound YS Contederation." y, December 12th, -- a in Toronto on Friday morping. TRIPLE SHOOTING AS WIFE SMOKES A CIGARETTE (By Canadian Press) Los Angeles, Calif., Nov. 15.-- Angered at the sight of his wile smoking a cigarette, Robert John- son last night shot and wounded ber and the man who zttempted to y [pacity him, and then killed him- GRAIN OPENING (By Associated Press) Chicago, Nov. 15.--Opening, wheat, December 115%; March, $7%.. Oats, 45%; March 4655. ! and city property committee, and has tend ing and should he be present, |ter been previously chairman of 3% Lag 120%: corn, December 85; March, | SEARCHING PROBE T0 BE MADE INTO VESTRIS SINKING Surviving Passengers Make Serious Charges Against Officials (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Nov. 15--The Board of Trade today announced that a sear- ching investigation into the loss of the steamer Vestris was needed. They had not decided on the form of inquiry. Serious Charge New York, Nov, 15--Charges made by surviving passengers of the Ves- tris, which the to be investigated by the Federal authorities, include: Failure to ask aid in time, Delay in abandoning the sinking shop. Failure to warn crew of danger. Defective lifeboat equipment. Flares in lifehoat said to he wet, lantern in one boat, but no oil. One boat broken to pieces when it cap- sized, One boat leaking. Failure to close bulkheads tightly before liner sailed, Also charge bulkheads were weak. Mishandling of lifeboats, allowing some to dangle in mid-dir until pas- sengers were spilled or ship sank, Misconduct by some members of crew in failing to assist persons struggling in water, nd in New York New York, Noy, 15--All but nine of the known survivors of the SS. Bestris were safely in New York to- day. The last 57 came in early to- day on the French tanker Myriam, Nine ers are on the battleship Wyoming, bound for Norfolk, Va, Of the eight were passengers, the others being members of the crew. Most of the passengers were silent about the late Captain Carey's ac- tions, but the crew outspokenly criti- cized the skipper and Mrs. Clyne Slaughter, the only woman passenger on the Myriam, defended the ca; tain, "He did his duty and did his best," she said. She denied the stories of other passengers that the crew had rushed the lifeboats, Mrs. Slaughter, who last saw her husband flounder- ing in the sea as the ship sank, found him waiting at the pier when she landed. He recognized her, des- pite the fact that she was clad in a pair of the French captain's trousers, and woolen undershirt, Reclaimed From Ses New York, Nov, Ts--Reclaimed from the sea, 23 bodies of the Ves- tris' dead were today being returned to grieving relatives and friends. Many of the dead had not been iden- tified today, the clothing of the vie- tims being devoid of marks. passengers and Inquiry at New York New York, Nov, 15.--Setting aside questions as to jurisdiction, federal authorities today began investigation of the sinking of the steamer Ves- tris: with a loss of more than 100 lives. Preliminary questioning of witnesses took place this mornin, and the formal inguiry will open this afternoon. Sixty witnesses are sub- poenaed for the hearing. hrilling Tales New Your! Nov, 15.--Two ship- loads of survivors of the Lamport and Holt liner Vestris arrived to- day to unfold details of ope of the most horrible of maritime disas- 8, An official inquiry. bas been or- dered, based upon their almost un- animous charges of Inefficiency, in- decision apd delay AESina Capt. William J. Carey and bis crew, Interspersed in perratives of beroism--and of brutality--of nar- row escape and of bf Biifering, inyar- iably appeared statements that if |W proper steps had been taken by the sbip's eecutives and crew, pot all, of the 108 pow vod, would be alive. Even with e 8.0.8 too long delayed, oe rlciont Banas ol he Veptris' Me-sprs ng equipme; those orig ai By have brought most of Be 108 out of dapger, R (vores 1o0ay -- 48 full hours after the Vi , off Yirginla. Alig are char which United States Attorney Tuttle announced today that be will begin to inves- tigate tomorrow, but Captain Car- ey bimself will pever be called to answer them, Fate of Children For r seeing the women and children under his care swept into & bowie sea from shanierey life- passen) crew leaping into the waves from the (Continued on Page 11) BY ACCLAMATION (Coble Scxvice to The Times by Canadian Melbourne, Australia, irr 9 15.-- identifying HUNDRED MILLION AMALGAMATION, IRON, STEEL TRADE (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Nov. 15, -- The largest merger in the iron and steel trade of Great Britain is likely to come to fruition, when the Dorman Long Company, with a capital of $60,- 000.000 and the Blackow Vaughan Company, with a capital of $40, 000,000 amalgamate, Leaders of the industry maintain that an amal- gamation tu reduce oests offers the only hope for the industries, FRENCH MINISTER [5 WELCOMED AT CAPITAL CITY Georges Jean Knight Met By Premier King and Cab. inet Ministers {By Canadien Press) Ottawa, 5.--Canada today welcomed the first minister for France to the Dominion, M. Georges Jean Knight. Arriving at noon to- day the new minister was greeted by Premier King, members of the calinc' ard representatives of the governor hy Tomorrow he will resent his credentials to Viscount illingdon, and tomorrow evening the government will tender him an official dinner. The question of building a French legation i in Ottawa would geenpy him in the near future, M. Knight told newspapermen. For the present the legation offices will be "in leased quarters opposite the parliament buildings. THIRTY MILE GALE IS BLOWING AT SAULT STE. MARIE (By Canadian Press) Sault Ste, Marie, Ont., Nov, 16. --With a thirty mile gale blowing, storm signals for all craft are posted at both the Capadian and American canals here, The prospect is that the wind will continue to- night, HUNTERS RETURN WITH TROPHIES OF THE CHASE Party Back from the North Country Has Full Quots of Deer One hunting party has returned from the northern country with ts full quota of deer. C, M. Mundy, C. French, D. F, Johnston and Dr. G. Trewin each were suecpessful in bagging one deer during their so- journ at Hollow Lake, near Algon- quin Park, The hunting trips into the north- land are pot without their humor- ous incidents. The first day in the field, one member of the party re- lated, a grey wolf was sighted by Dr. Trewin, who neglected to shoot at the animal in the fear that it might be 8 dog. A pumber of dogs had been previously seen in the ods. Another incident was told where , it |one member of the perty, seeing what he thought were wolves, paid po further attention to them until another hunter, making more ae- curate examination, discovered to bis joy that the wolves were deer, and bringing his rifle into play, brought ope of the deer to earth. LIVESTOCK PRICES (By Capadisn Press) Toronto, Nov. 15.--Cattle re- ceipts, 81; left overs on the Do- minjon Livestock Exchange total- led 300 head. Trade was steady on the few butchers offered. Some common stockers are still unsold. Calf receipts, 10; the closing trade was steady at the week's advance. Hog Eabelpts, 128; hogs were un- changed at $9 F.0.B. for selects, or $10 off car. Sheep receipts, 246. Good lambs sold at $11.35 to $11.50, per hundred weight. Sheep were steady. Sault Ste. Marie, Nov. 15.--Mrs. Lucy Martellini, aged 24, is fn hospital recovering from the ef- sy eA gigas which she wight in a period of de- y over poor health, TORNADOES DROP OUT OF BLACK SKIES Twisters in Northeastern Jowa Cause One Death, Injuries to 6 Persons MUCH DAMAGE Path Cut Through Burion County, 40 Rods Wide, for 11 Miles (By Associated Press) Vinton, I,, Nev, 15.--Tornadoes dropped out of black skies in three places in northeastern Iowa, late yesterday, causing at least one death, injuries to six, and property damage estimated at many thous. ands of dollars, One twister cut a path 40 rods wide for 11 miles in Benton County, hounding to drop again at Silver Creek, 20 miles away. An- other struck at Chester 90 miles northwest of Silver Creek, The first tornado in the last dive at Silver Creek, killed Mrs, A, Haw- kinson, aged 30, when it crushed a barn in which she was milking, FREE OFFERINGS OF WHEAT SEND PRICES DOWN Corn Inclined to Sag With Oats Firm and Provisions Weak (By Associated Press) Chicago, Nov. 15.--Reports of rather free offerings of Argentine wheat to Europe tended to pull wheat prices down today in the early dealings here, There were also advices, however, that unsei- tled weather was threatening fo interfere with Argentina's wheat harvest. Opening at 5 cents off to % cents up, Chicago wheat af- terward showed price setbacks all around Corn elso was inclined to pag, starting upchapged to % cept lower and subsequently un- dergoing a general downturn. Oats were firm, Provisions showed weakness, CHAMBERLAIN IS SIGHT.SEEING IN OLD QUEBEC (By Canadian Press) Quebec, Noy, 15.--8ir Austen Chamberlain, British Foreign Sec- retary, spent the day sight seeing bere with Lady Chamberlain ena family. Tonight he will be a guest of Premier Taschereau at a private dipper, BELIEVED DROWNED (By Capadisn Press) Regina, Sask., Nov, 15.--Secot: Waiter, chief despatcher, Canadian National Railways here, is believed to bave beep drowped last might on a shooting trip near Craves. Part of his equipment was foupd near a hole in the ice of 8 small lake, NEW ZEALARD IS WET (Cable Seryice to The Times by The Capadiap Press) Wellington, N.Z., Nov, 15.--The swing ageinst prohibition fin the referendum yesterday was more pronounced thap at first thought. The majority against a continuance of the law now amounts to 120,000. n Gains SEVENTEEN DROWNED (By Capadian Press) Rye, Eng., Noy, 15.--The entire crew of 17 of the Rye lifeboat which put out from here, was thrown into the channel when the boat capsized. All are believed drowned. Eleven bodies have been washed ashore. MORE RIBBONS ARE CAPTURED HORSES BY FROM CANADA New York, Nov. 15.--James Franceschini, of Toronto, ome of the big winners of the New York Horse Show, took two more firste yesterday. His bay gelding Sensa; tion--won the blue in a class of three heavy harness horses 16 hands or over. Sensation teamed wip Tem, n. 2lso won the class patio) for pairs over 15.2 hands. Directors Propose to Show Made-in-Oshawa Products in This City Sponsor Exhibition Here | --Displays in Other On| tario Cities Have Proved Successful -- Chairman Magrath of Hydro Electric Power Commission to Ad- dress Chamber in Decem- ber At a meeting of the directors of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, the Department of Trade and Com- merce at Ottawa drew the attention of the Chamber through communi- cation, to the establishment hy the British Chamber of Commerce ia the Argentine Republic, of a Brits ish Empire Trade Fair at Buenos Aires from, November 1930, until February, 1931, Consideration was given to the proposal to establish a '"Made In Oshawa" exhibition for this city. Complete details are being secured 80 that a decision may he made on the matter. It is believed such an exhibition would not only in- terest all residents in all the prod- ucts manufactured in the city but would no doubt attract a consgider- able number of visitors on that oc- casion, Reference was made to similar annual occasions put on by the Chambers of Commerce at Owen Sound, Kitchener, Stratford and Peterboro which have proved entire- ly successful. Purchase Utilities Consideration is being given by the Board to the proposed munlel- pal bylaw for the purchase of the local electrical distribution plant and also the gas plant, which are operated by the Hydro Electrio Power Commission of Ontario, Chairman McGrath has assured the Chamber that he will address a general meeting of the Chamber during the first week in December, Consideration is also being given to the fire protection facilities in comparison with other cities in the province. DISTINGUISHED PERSONS PRESENT AT RECEPTION Japanese Ambassador Cele: brates the Coronation of Emperor in Ottawa (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Nov. 15. -- To celebrate the coronation of Emperor Hirosito of Japan, Shus Tomii, Charge d'- Affaires of the Japanese Legation and Mrs. Tomii entertained at a reception last night. Premier Mackenzie King Hon. William Phillips, United States' minister, Sir William Clark, British High Commissioner and Cheif Justice Anglin were among the 300 guests, MRS, NORTHCOTT LOSES FIGHT ON EXTRADITION (By Canadian Press) Calgary Alta., Noy, 15, -- An- other judgment has gone against Mrs. Louisa Northcott, in her fight against extradition to California on charges of murder, On appll- cation of habeas corpus for discharge from custody, Mr. Jus- tice Waish held extradition pro- ceedings were properly authenti- cated and that it was not necessary to prove that the offence, disclos- ed by evidence, was murder under the law of California, SEEK FLAT RATE FOR IMMIGRANTS TO THE DOMINION | 7 (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) London, Nov, 15.--Negotiations towards a flat rate of $50 for a third class ocean passage from Britain to Canada for immigrants, are continuing, no settlement as yet having been reached. COMMUNISTS DEFEATED .. (Cable Seryjce to The Thmes by Press) London, Noy. 15. -- A despatch from Hong Kong today said the Communist stronghold of Shek- kong, near Canton, fell affer two days' battle after holding out for more than 2 year. Hundreds were killed in the fight in which Canton ps engaged Co government Lroo, m- munists at Chaingoi. Clumber of Commerce May Bloodhound is Used on Trail of Missing Girl (By Canadian Press) Kirkfield, Nov. 15.--A girl's scream, reported to have been heard from a lonely stretch of bush, near here last night, started searchers with new hope scouring the country- side for Gladys Brotherston, who disappeared Friday night, A bloodhound is being used to supplement the efforts of 100 searchers today. METEOR SHOWERS ON VIEW TONIGHT FOR OSHAWANS Greatest Display in 33 Years of Meteors Flashing Across the Sky Oshawans should get out tonight and on succeeding clear nights this week and tilt their chins heaven- ward and see the brilliant showers of meteors radiating from the con- Steflation of Leo in the northeastern 8! The show is at its height after the midnight hour and is a glorious dis- play of heavenly fireworks, Every year, in November, star gaz- ers see this display, but this r, it is the greatest in the past yan and the greatest that may be seen in the next 33 years, Every year the earth passes through the trail of these meteors which are said to be the remains of a broken comet, which, passing into the earth's atmosphere, became heat- ed and burned up while falling to earth, Trail of Fire Many times last night the meteors, or falling stars, swept across the sky leaving behind them a trail' of fire like an exploded rocket. Tonight, it is said hy scientists, will be the big show night of the present phenomenon, The display is known as the Leo- nid shower, some very large and some as small as pebbles, They have been moving around the sun in the constellation of Leo, the Leon in approximate parallel paths until the earth got in the way and they were burnt by the friction of the earth's atmosphere. The display, while at its best this week, may be observed for several nights, though in decreasing bnill- iancy, Lanterns of the Gods Just now, also, is a time when the heavens are filled with the great monsters of the night, Jupiter shows gloriously well over- head towards the east, Venus is bril- liant after sundown in the south» west, the great belt of Oxion is ih the northeast toward the midni hour, facing the blinking eye of Tan rus, the Bull, and just behind Oxion is Sirius, the giant of all the lanterns of the sky. A survey, therefore, of the heavens tonight, should be well rewarded. ST, JOHN'S REST HOME PRAISED Campaign Launched to Raise Fund for Lake Shore Institution (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Noy. 15--St. John's Rest Home wi hk is sithpted on the Jake shore, here, was highix, bras praised : at a luncheon given at Trade, Toronto, yesterday i she en's s Sarrison District Fusintss 3 ociation mm launc the Rest Home Medical Mission, both of to [Plse $12000 fo rthe and the which institutions are in connection with St. John's Anglican Church, Portland street, Toronto. d rom Kindness The Toronto Globe this mor, speaks as follows concerning an dress given by an eminent lawyer, at the luncheon, "A Monro Grier, KC, said that institutions like the Rest Home and Medical Mission R,...f greater than any memorial to those who made the supreme sacrifice, e- bo = cause they are based on human ness to those who are left behind. The work is non-sectarian and mon- theological, but it is religious for the reason that it springs from It helped mot only children, but al those who are ill and require care."