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"All the News While It Is News" v 1he Oshawa Daily Reformer The Oshawa Daily Tnes "A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City VOL. 4-=NO. 21 PR Eh Skis lt Every olidays OSHAWA, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 1929 -- 10 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy. FOURTEEN PAGES 'SLEET AND ICE MAKE HIGHWAY DANGEROUS Queen Mary Great Help To Physicians in Hard Days of King's Illness Her Assistance Alone Ensur- % od That King Would Take Nourishment When Con- dition Was at Low Ebb CHEST INFECTION HAS DISAPPEARED Medical Journals Pay Tri bute to Physicians for Suc- cess in Treatment of the lliness of His Majesty (Cabe Service to The Times by Canadian Press) ndon, Jan. 25, -- The great te Queen was in nursing the King back toward health was re- vealed today. The Lancet, a medi- cal publication, commenting on His ' Majesty's . Progress and the an- _ nouncement that he was able to take solid food said: "it 1s an oOp- en secret that for a long time it . required the Queen's constant as- sistance to ensure that nourishment of any kind was taken. 3 This help came when the King's health was at its lowest ebb, and the mere act of swallowing was loathsome to him. The King's physicians issued the following bulletin today: "The improvement in His Majesty's con- dition, noted in the last bulletin, continues. A bacteriological ex- amination shows that - the right chest is now free of infection or- ganism." It was signed by Rigby, Whit-! by and Dawson of Penn, Prince to Receive London, Jan. 25.--An announce- ment is issued by the Earl of Crom- er, Lord Chamberlain, that "it is the King's pleasure that presenta- tions to His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, at a levee shall be considered as equivalent to pres- entations to His Majesty." It is expected four courts will be held at Buckingham Palace during the summer but nothing definite has been decided. It is considered likely that the Prince of Wales on these occasions will again act for His Majesty. Doctors Piaised London, Jan. 25. -- The physic- of the straining the high council of the | Salvation Army from electing a suc- cessor 10 General Bramwell Booth, GENERAL MOTORS DEAL ABSORBS BIG GERMAN CONCERN Chicago, Jan, 25--The Tribune, in a copyrighted story from Ber- lin, publishes the following in- formation regarding a new deal made by the General Motors Cor poration, The rapid inroads made into the German market by the Uni- ted States automobile industry were exemplified by today's an- nouncement in the German press that one of Germany's leading firms, Opel, had concluded an agreement with General Motors which amounted to absorption by the American concern, "Opel, who is known as the German Henry Ford, turned out mainly low-priced cars. "A limited number of four-cyl- inder Opcl models will continue to be built, but it is understood that the main production will consist of combination Chevrolet- Opel models, "The Opel Works are being transformed in view of the im- pending change in production. INJUNCTION HEARING IS ADJOURNED THE SALVATION ARMY CASE WILL BE HEARD TUESDAY Present Ruler May Have Dif- ficulties With Some of Native Tribes (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Pr2ss) London, Jan, 25. -- The hearing temporary injunction re- jans who brought the King to bis | o88 aajourned today until Tues- present convalescent stage from his serious illness were congratu- lated by this week's issues of the British Medical Journal and the 'Lancet. The Lancet said that the story will now enter an uneventful, even if prolonged, stage, while the Medical Journal said: "Only the combination of a sound constitution and will to live, in the patient, with the perfectly ,co-or- dinated medical care, could have achieved the result." No medical bulietin was issued at Buckingham Palace, but it was officially stated that King's pro- gress had been maintained. Com- menting on this, the Medical Jour- pal pointed out that there had been no setback in the idness since De- ber 28. a) last week Wwe cons write with some optimism on His Maj- esty's progress that optimism is still more justified now," said the Journal. "The absence of any dramatic change in his general con- tion fice at last a more favorable prog- nosis may be made." day. In porary injunction will continue in effect. ment, asked for one last Monday. day's adjournment was granted at the request of Booths and although submitting the case was an important one, the High Council agreed ment the meantime the tem- It was the second adjourn- the High Council having To- attorney's, to the postpone- SKIS IN TROUBLE Provincial Machines Unable to Rise from Surface of Fraser Lake Sault Ste. Marie, Ont, Jan. 25.-- in no way alters our ¥iew | oT, 01ed the Sault last even- ing that the two Moth planes of the Provincial Air Service, which left It is understood that the flmess|, "ose "oor Sioux Lookout after of the King fs not to interfere with the annual courts. It His Majesty is still absent from London when the courts are... yake, a series of tests here to determine Buckingham Palace |, "oy oct approved pattern of skis for use of the planes in winter in- struction work, had landed on Fra- 89 miles north of the to be held--that is usually in May igayuit, near Hubert, Algoma Cen- or thereabouts -- the Prince Wales will act for his father and assist Queen Mary in the recep- of l¢ral Railway, and that one of them was badly damaged. The two planes, equipped with skis made good progress to the tions. y It 'is said that Queen Mary Inoint of the mishap. when one of would not countenance the disap- nt of so many debutantes by not holding the courts, so long them, in charge of Pilot T. White- side manoeuvred it down to the lake. The plane landed with con- as the King is not in any real dan-|ilderable force, dug into the slush, and overturned several times be- oe ne Prince of Wales will leave fore it came to a standstill BOLIES OF CHILDREN FOUND IN SHED WITH THEIR - THROATS CUT (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Romford, Essex, Jan, 25-The bodies of four children between the ages of 2V4 and 6Y; years, were dis- covered with their throats cut in a shed in unoccupied land in this neighborhood today, The eldest boy and girl were children of Sydney Percy Gray, 32, former member of the London Metropolitan Police, and the other boy and girl were the children of Gray's sister, The police are scarching for Gray, who was last scen yesterday walking on the street with the four children, SEVEN YEAR OLD BOY IS BADLY HURT Grierson Hayton Was Struck on Street Corner at Noon Today DEEP GASH ON CHEST Was Jammed Against Tele. phone Pole When Car Jumped Curb Grierson Hayton, seven year-old- son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Hayton, 185 Arthur street was struck and severe- ly injured at noon today when a car driven by Thomas IE. Phillips of Prince Albert, Ontario, swerved af- ter being hit by another autoist, jumped the curbing on the north cast corner of Drew and Athol streets and crushed the young lad against a telephone pole. A deep gash was caused on the boy's chest and a bad bruise made on his back. He was taken to the office of Dr. F. J. Rundle by Mr. Phillips, where his wounds were dressed. He was then conveyed to his home where he is reported resting comfortably. The Phillips' car was proceeding north on Drew street and had come to the corner of Athol and Drew when another car, coming east on Athol crashed into the left front fender sending it skidding towards the north east corner. Young Hay- ton who was standing at the corner against the post waiting for an op- portunity to cross the road receives the whole brunt of the weight of the car, and was forced against the pole. OHIO MAN ATTEMPTS 10 WIPE OUT FAMILY (By Canadian Press) Akron, Ohio, Jan. 25--An attempt by George S. Thomas, rubber work- er, to kill his family and himself last night resulted in the death of his four year old son, the probable fatal wounding of his two ycar old daugh- ter and himself, and the wounding less seriously of his wife, in a rage Thomas opened fire on his family, killing his son instantly. He then fired two shots into his abdomen and drank poison. CHICAGO GRAIN (By Canadian Press) Chicago, Ills, Jan. 25.--Active gen- eral buying of grain stock took place carly today, wheat in particular, and prices went higher all round, corn and oats outgoing season's top rec- ords. Severe cold weather west was the chief stimulating factor. Opening 14 to 3c up, wheat soon scored ma- terial further gains. Corn started at 34% to 74 to 5 advance. and with oats and wheat continued rising fast, corn being aficcted also by adverse corn crop reports from Argentina. Provi- sions were firm. The opening wheat, Mar, 12534; May, 12934; oats, Mar, 54; May, SERIOUS DISTURBANCES (Special Cable To The Times By G Press) | Capetown, South Africa, Jan. 25. --A demonstration act to coincide with the opening of parliament today culminated in a serioms dis- turbance. announcement emphasized e Prince desired his trip to ELE HH Hi 4 | | ahh i Of Hig Baltimore, Jan. 25.--Bagpipe music filled the City Hall yesterday, when the pipe band of the Royal Highland- ers of Canada, famed 'as "The Black Watch," paid an official call on Act- ing-Magor Bryant. The band is in Baltimore to give a performance of songs and dances tonight Friends of Art. Accompanying them is Major Andrew Fleming, Second-in- Command of the Thirteenth Batta- hon. When the band arrived at Pennsyl-j under the aegis of ne Baltimore Mayor Praises Music ud Pipes as Real Art vania station, it was grected by the Dwelith Infantry of Fort Howard. The two units marched down Char- les street to the City Hall. Later the Canadians inspected the War Mom- orial Building, and were taken on a sight-seeing tour of the city. In welcoming the Highlanders to Baltimore, Bryant praised them for their heroic work in the war. He al- so said it was befitting that the pipe band should come to Baltimore ume der the auspices of the Friends of Art, "since the mmsic of their bag- pipes 1s an art indeed." world, less willing to do their bit than tributions, Britain, to the office in person, Appeal to Oshawa Citizens on Behalf of British Miners; Contributions Are Invited As is further announced in the editorial columns of today's fssue of The Times, it has been decided to open a local fund on behalf of the destitute families of the unemployed British miners, The terrible conditions which exist in the mining districts of the old land have aroused the sympathies of people throughout the British Empire, and the Lord Mayor's Fund, with its headquarters in London, England, is being splendidly supported all over the The Times believes that the people of Oshawa will be no and for that reason the fund is now being thrown open for con- In this venture, The Times has been assured of the solid support of the International Auto Workers Union, Oshawa Local No, 18,011, Mr, J. H, 'Dowling, secretary of the local branch of the union, has assured The Times that its members are heartily in sympathy with the efforts to help relieve the conditions for the miners of When those of the working classes of Oshawa are willing and anxious to do what they can to help this worthy cause, surely it is not too much to expect that those who are even more for- tunately situated will do their part with equal cheerfulness. A list of donations is being opened at The Times office, where contributions will be reéeived and will be acknowledged from day to day in the .columns of this newspaper. contribute to the fund are invited to send their donations to The Times office, marked for "British Miners' Fund", or to bring them those of other towns and cities, Citizens who wish to Citizens who hold public offices are often called upon to render public services which are quite out of their line of work and for un- dertaking which they receive no remuneration, Such was the case this morning, when a Times rep- resentative accidentally learned of an incident which could hardly go unpublished. Three weeks ago Scarboro police arrested a youth 17 years of age. Scantily attired and evidently out of work, the lad was brought back to this city by local detectives, to answer a charge of theft. The ecir- cumstances of the case were never revealed, for the lad pleaded guilty and was incarcerated in the county jail until the crown attor- néy might see if something might be done about the case, Local Officer Aids Wayward Boy to Return to Right Path Provided Lad With a New Wardrobe, and Today Started Him on His Way to a Good Position But already matters were under way. A certain detective was quite taken up with the fine clean-cut appearance of the boy, and decided that he would do his utmost to help him. He made arrangements for an entirely new wardrobe to be purchased for him. And the good work did not finish there, for the detective instigated a search for a reliable position for the lad. This was ultimately found, and to- day the lad stepped out of the court room under the care of the detective, into his new position, with all evidences of a new iad. It was clearly visible on the boy's face that he appreciated to the fullest extent the interest dis- played by a certain detective in his behalf, : EFFORT T0 REVIVE TRADITION OF WEST ENDS FATALLY Fifteen-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Shot By Young Companion (By Canadian Press) Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Jan. 25--John Reynolds, 15, died hali an hour af- ter he was shot in the forehead by Hyatt Stoutenburgh, 15, as the re- sult of playing a game of cards as played in a gambling hall of the old west. Both boys placed revolvers on the table and to carry the tradi- tion of frontier days they started an argument. Stoutenburgh later re- called he had shown Reynolds how to load the pistol, and had forgotten to remove the charge. INCREASE IN PAY FOR CN.R. EMPLOYES WILL BE DEMANDED Toronto, Jan. 25.--Requests for a general increase in pay for al operating employes of the Cana- dian National Railways, amounting to $10 a month for workers paid on a monthly basis and 5 cents hour for those paid on am hourly basis, will be laid before officials of the railway in Montreal on Feb. 18 by the gemeral committee re- presenting members of the Cana- dian Brotherhood of Railway Em- ployes on the payrolls of the C.N.R. This was announced yesterday following the close of the conven- tion here of the sectional commit- tee of the C.B.R.E. representing employes on the central region lines of the C.N.R., bounded by Riviere du Loup and Port Artaur. Other regional committees have reached the same decision. The proposals cover 46 classes of employes, including freight handlers and clerks, roundhouse men, dining, parlor and, sleeping car loyes, roundh ana pas- senger station men, and clerica: forces. Other demands include estab- jlishment of the 44-hour week, an- nual vacations of two weeks for hourly rated employes, and revi- sion of rales to emsure that all men required to report for werk in the morning shall be paid for at least eight hours' work, even it ther actually work for less tham icight hours. GIRL PARACHUTE JUMPER FALLS T0 TERRIBLE DEATH Desperate Effort of Pilot to Save Her Fails By Few Feet (By Canadian Press) Newhall, Calif., Jan. 25--The spec- tacular death of a girl parachute jumper in a two thousand foot leap from an acroplane here caused a temperary halt today in the produc- tion of a motion picture "thriller" in which Ruth Elder, the ocean flyer and Hoot Gibson, screen star, were being featured. A desperate attempt by Jim Granger, pilot of the plane from which Miss Leta Wichart, 23, jumped, to nose dive under her and catch her in the cockpit of his ship failed apparently by only a few feet. VETERANS QUERIED ON BROADCAST PLAN Ottawa, Jan. 25--The opinions of Provincial commanders of the British Empire Service League on the ques- tiou of whether radio broadcasting in Canada should be nationalized are icing sought by Dominion head- quarters here. 'The consensus of opinion will be communicated to the members of the Royal Radio Com- mission on their return from Great Britain and Continental Europe. At the Dominion convention in St. John, N.B, last year the League passed a resolution in favor of Gov- ernment-owned radio stations with a measure of control to ensure high quality of pragrams and the elimina- tion of objectionable propaganda. TELEPHONE WIRE SHOCK CAUSES DEATH Ridgetown, Jan. 25--Roy Shaw, employee of the local Hydro, met death today when he came in contact with a wire carrying 4,000 volts. An inquest will be held. Shaw, with others, was working on the line mnear Muirkirk and had taken the precaution of turning off the power mncar there. Shaw was killed when he grasped a telephone wire which had become crossed with a power line near Highgate during the high winds only last might. The wires belongs to'a private telephone company. Shaw was 40 years of age and leaves a widow and four children. He had been employed by the Hydro for two years. J SEVERAL VESSELS CRIPPLED ON OCEAN MAKE CALL FOR AID (By Canadian Press) New York, Jan, 25.--Two more ships were crippled today in a storm that has raged over the At- lantic for the past few days, The American tank steamer Dixiand was stranded on a reef on the south coast of Cuba, and the salvage steamer Warbler was ordered from Key West to assist her, The salvage steamer Relief was ordered from Norfolk to ussist the Norwegian motor ship Fernlane about 600 miles south east of Ber- muda, ASK TO HAVE REDUCTIONS INTAXATION Delegation Tells the Cabinet Cost of Government is Too High COMMISSION SOUGHT Changes in Income Tax Re-| quested By Ontario Boards of Trade (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Ont., Jan. 25.--A royal commission to investigate the ways and means of reducing the cost of | the government of Canada was one | of the requests of the Ontario As- | sociated Boards of 'I'rade and | Chambers of Commerce presented by a delegation which waited on the Dominion Cabinet today. The resolution on the cost of | the Government, which was pass- | ed at the annual meeting of the Association, sets forth that the cost of the Government, including the Federal and Provincial, "is unnecessarily high for a country of its size and population" and that over-government and duplica- tion of governing functions in this country creates an increased bur- LJ den of taxation on all classes of the people." The Federal taxation changes! recommended included: "Reduce | the income tax rates to at least ' States. H the corporation income tax. i "Further simply the Act and remove inequalities that exist and recognizing the improvement in| the administration, emphasize the need of greater efficiency in col- lection, which will result in a large increase in revenue. "That in the above process of in- come tax reduction the first step to be taken be that of exempting from taxation all dividends regeiv- | ed by shareholders of incorporated companies upon the net profits, on which income tax shall have been paid." SO SMUGGLING STOPS Detroit, Jan. 25--Liquor smuggling across the Detroit River has been checked, temporarily at least, Wil- liam Hahn, newly appointed 27-year- old Chief of the Customs Border Patrol, reported today. At the same time, Hahn disclosed that his agents, numbering 75, waged an all-day battle against-ice and water in an effort to salvage two abandon- ed icebound "luggers" each loaded with 200 cases of liquor, valued at $25,000. The two craft, with their cargoes, were first seen in the fro- zen river at 9 o'clock this moming near Zug Island, opposite La Salle. | Hahn assumed temporary control of the border patrol by appointment of Carey D. Ferguson, Collector of Customs. He has been a Patrol In- spector thirteen months. He takes over the diaties of Sumner C. Sleep- er, Chief of the patrol. county police court in succession announced yesterday by Attorney- General W. H. Price. sume his new office next week. was |defeated as Conservative candidate cial election. Conditions Miserable As Sleet and Ice Storm Visits Whole District x INDIAN CAVALRY BOMBED, TEN KILLED BY BRITISH FORCE London, Jan, 25.--Earl Winterton, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for India, yesterday confirmed in the House of Commons newspa- per reports that three Indian offi- cers, ten troopers and sixteen horses had been killed by a British Air Force bombing plane near the en- trance to Khyber Pass, He under- stood that the machine was on a practice rather than a service flight. He promised questioners that the in- cident would be fully investigated. Newspaper accounts said that the pilots of the machine mistook the white uniforms of the troopers for a practice target and dropped bombs on them, IMPROVEMENT OF FOCH CONTINUES (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Paris, Jan, 25--Marshal Ferdinand Foch passed a good night and his doctors noticed further an improve- ment in his general condition this morning. An official communique will be issued tomorrow, FIND CHAOS EXISTS IN AFGHANWAR SITUATION IN" KABUL IS OBSCURE OWING TO SNOWFALL Temporary Tojunction Still in Effect Halts Choice of New Leader (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Peshawar, India, Jan. 25.--The | state of affairs in Afghanistan to- | position in Kabul was obscure. The working between Kabul and India. | Snow has fallen in Kabul for two days and the road to Kandahar was impassable today. Hibibullah Khan, present ruler, was believed to be likely to have difficulties in consolidating his position with Pathans. The Shinwar and other tribes have already evinced hostili- ty against him. NEW MAGISTRATE FOR YORK COUNTY William Keith, Former M.P., is Appointed to the Position Toronto, Ont., Jan. 25. William Keith, of Newmarket, former M.P. P., for North York, and one tiwe warden of the county, has been ap- pointed to the magistracy of the to the late T. H. Brunton, it was Mr. Keith, who is expected to as in North York in the last provin- He had represemtea that riding in the Legislature sine« 1923. He was defeated by P. W. Pearson of Newmarket, the present member, who won. on a dry Liberal platform. Toronto, Jan. 25.--Palice Commis- sioners yesterday afternoon discussed the existing trouble between police and the local Communist Party over the defiance by the radical speakers of a police regulation insisting they deliver all addresses in the English language. At the close of the mect- ing, Chief Draper handed the press the following statement: "This board has not any intention or authority to interfere with free speech in Toronto and has never at- tempted 10 do so. "For the past two or three yearsi Draper Says Freedom of Speech Not Menaced by Police Orders i police i preventing disorder and se- there have been serious complaints about disorderly, seditious and dis- loyal speeches by foreigners, and in a foreign language in a public hall at Queen and Berkeley streets, and, on vestigation, the board decided that the complaints were well founded, and ordered that, as a condition of continuing the license, all addresses thereafter should be in the English language, being the only language un- derstood by the police officers. Highway Coated With Ice and Many Automobiles Skid Into the Ditches, But No Serious Accidents STREET CAR SERVICE INTERFERED WITH Streets and Sidewalls in the City Present Great Diffi culties to Automobiles and Pedestrian Traffic _Oshawans found difficulty in gete ting to their daily tasks this morning, Highways, streets, avenues, werg coated with a thin sheet of glassy ice, and more than one has learned that it was mighty hard to fall down upon, Trees and buildings were simis larly treated and altogether the pice ture presented resembled a cartoo such as "Jack Frost" would dor i upon a window-pane, In many localities the streets werg littered with small sticks which ha been snapped off by a terrific wal that howled through the tree tops like the herald of a small hurricang During the day and at odd times las] night hydro power grew weak, bi never reached the point of being ace tually shut right off. Many Mishaps Motor cars had to proceed caus tiously to avoid a congestion of traie fic and chiminate the dangers of miss haps. There were a large number of these, despite the fact that the greasy pavements were a warning in thems selves. No damage was done to a. mount to anything, and no serious collisions were reported at the pos lice station. Strect car wires were affected simie lady to the sidewalks and a bright blue flame followed the trolley pole as it travelled over the icy coating On several occasions when the carg dame to a stop the flame would reach rather alarming proportions, but on the whole, it was ne dangerous, Keeping the service going, however was hard work -all day. Rain Made It Worse Beginning carly this morning, the rain and hail beat a steady tattog on residences trees and boulevards throughout the day. This morning it 'had increased its intensity, ns made the day onc of the most disagreeable since the beginning of the level 'of those in the United day was described as chaotic. The | the change of weather, Low-hanging clouds were present all day, and as "Revise with a view to reduc- Foreign Office was re-opened, and | round noon large-sized hail began to tion and avoidance of duplication wireless communication was again [storm in sheets. Store entrances and recesses were crowded with people waiting for street cars or taxis, while men were pacing up and down the main thoroughfares throwing an ams ple amount of sand on the icy walks, Highway Dangerous On the provincial highway, condi- tions were particularly trying owing to the icy coating which covered the cement roadway, but so far mo res ports of serious accidents in this dis- trict have been reccived, although scveral cars ran in the ditch. Cars however, were proceeding slowly and carefully, the drivers being content to lose time rather than run a risk of skidding into the ditch, or collid- ing with another car. The bus sere vice was maintained, but all the bus» ses ran behind time, on account of the drivers having to keep well bes low their usual speed in order to en» sure the safety of the passengers. Crossings Slippery At King and Simcoe streets the cffiects of the glassy surface of the pavement were particularly noticed. Vehicles coming from the cast and trying to stop when the signal went ved, slithered and skidded crosswise on the road. Then it was that an other motorist would lend valuable assistance by giving a lift from be- hind, when the car in front could not move, it wheels spinning around with- out traction, One of the large six-wheel trucks of a transport company threatened to buckle like a jacknife when the driver tried to stop it in obedience to the signal, and then could mot move itsclf out of its position maul chains were placed on the driving wheels. Fortunately no damage was done, although it came perilously near hitting the large hydrant om the north-east corner of the intersection. Recalled 1922 Storm Although the situation was rather alarming, the seriousness has mot yct reached that of the ice storm which took place several years ago. Boughs of trees cracked off like so much cinder during the first few days of April, 1922, when telegraph and tele~ graph wires were down all over the (Continued on Page 3) TONIGHT'S HOCKEY The game. which was scheduled for this evening, at Whitby, between "It is the undoubted duty of this|{Oshawa Shamrocks and Peterbore board to sustain the actions of the dition." has been postponed on account of the foe mot being in playing condi- tiom, MW AR EY Re wa ~ "lr Won