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The Oshawa Daily Retormer | The Oshawa Daily Times \ A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City Rt VOL. 4--NO. 3 "ay Except Sundars and Public Hutkays OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1929 10 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy. Second Section--Pages | 3.22 OSHAWA'S SURPLUS FOR 1928 OVER $8,000 W.EN. SINCLAIR ATTACKS GOVERNMENT POLICIES IN ONTARIO LEGISLATURE "HIS DAY IN HOUSE W. EB. N. SINCLAIR, Leader in the Legislature, Who Denounced Conservative Libera) the House Yesterday. 'ehemently Policies In PUBLIC LIBRARY CONPLETES MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR Number of Volumes on Hand Not Equal to Large Demand A most successful year was re- corded at the annual meeting of the Oshawa Public Library Board last night in the Library building. At- tention was drawn by the chair- man, Dr, D. 8. Holg, to the new ad- ditional equipment and space made possible by recent extensions. The only drawback, it was not- ed, was in the fact that the num- ber of volumes now on the shelves of the library is in a minority to the number which should be there, taking into consideration the large eirculation which the library has acquired. New Books Being Added Dr. Hoig pointed out, however, that new volumes, both fiction and non-fiction were being secured. Suggestions for new books are en- tertained by the librarian and the desired volumes obtained where possible. ; Attendance, 'according to statis- ties produced last might, is rapidly growing, and the circulation has increased to approximately 1,000 volumes a day. Attention was also drawn to the increased popularity of the Chil- dren's Library which, during the t few months has become a ven of pleasure for young read- ers from the whole eity. Fiction and biography with tra- vel books and nature volumes, are maintaining an even popularity, it was said. Estimates $12,000 A motion was passed asking for & grant of $12,000 from the city council, this being the amount of the estimated expenditures for the your 1929. . members of the board in at- tendance last night were Dr. D. S. Hoig. chairman; J. F. Grierson, A. E. Cutler and L. Stevenson. p Charges Discrimination Against Rural Population in the Rates Charged By the Hydro-Electric Com- mission SAYS POLITICS IN EDUCATION Liberal Leader Repeats His Prediction that There Will Be a General Election Be. fore Next Session of Leg- islature Toronto, Feb, 6.--Attacking the Government's rural Hydro policy; W. E. N, Sinclair, K.C,, Liberal leader, resumed debate on the ad- dress in reply to the Speech from the Throne yesterday afternoon in the Legislature. Mr. Sinclair's criticism did not go without answer from the Gov- ernment. He clashed. frequently with Premier Ferguson and several acid exchanges took place between the two leaders, At the outset, the Liberal chief- tain predicted a general election this year. In his ensuing raking of governmental activities, he al- leged that the Premier had dictat- ed to the Liquor Control Board. He also charged that by issuing the history text book, "Great Men of Canada," the Government had put the educational department to po- litical uses, The Premier's pro- posed transfer of first year univer- sity work to the high schools was another subject of attack. As the House did nbt sit during the evening, Mr, Sinclair was the only speaker of the day. When he had concluded, the House adjourn- ed until this afternoon and the de- bate until Thursday "afternoon. Motion Presented Mr. Sinclair concluded by pre- senting the Opposition's want of confidence motion. - This resolu- tion, seconded by A. P, Mewhinney (Liberal, North Bruce), read: "This House deplores the failure of the Government to appreciate the difficulties of the farmers of Ontario, and condemns the indif- ference and inactivity in neglecting to afford that relief to them which lies within its power." Leading up to his reference to Hydro,r Mr. Sinclair declared that the Governm:nt ignored the farm- ers of Ontario, because partly (Continued on Page 20) Industrial Incubator Proposed at Preston Preston, Feb. 6.--A commit- tee appointed by the Board of Trade is to confer shortly with the industrial committee of the town council to discuss the erection of an "industrial incubator" here. It is planned to erect a one-storey build- ing, to contain about 12,000 square feet of floor space, and divided into four separate factories. Each factory would have its separate heating sys- tem, and would be divided from the others by fire walls. The Board of Trade special committee is comprised of C. M. Ireland, N. O. Hipel, Deputy-Reeve J. Leslie, B. W. Ziemann and E. B. Reist. De Valera is Arrested While Attempting to Enter Ulster ------------------------ (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Belfast, Northern Ireland, Feb. 6.-- De Valera, Irish Republican leader, yesterday re-entered the lime- light, which had not played upon his activities in the Irish Free State for some time, by attempting to cross the Ulster der in contravention - of an order of seven year's standing. Last might he was lodged for his i i Indignant At Arrest The Reverend Father Fullerton, in presiding at the opening of the ba-| Le zaar in St, ary Hal last evening, anno arrest by stating tha a gentleman had been invited at and open the bazaar but that he was detained on the way. Fullerton pro- tested at the political aspect being Exon the affair and said that De alera was invited, not because of his politics, but because he is a disting- ©: ishman, a str supporter of the Irish revival, ig Irish lang- uage movement and of the Gaelic League. » - The organizers supposed that he could appear and' speak without hurt- ing even the most tender conscience of any fficial of the northern Gov- The ban against De Valera enter-, ernment. "It is not our business," said ing upon Ulster territory has stood Father Fullerton, "to keep other peo-| for seven years without revocagion. The last time that the ple right, and if they make blunders Republican | they cannot blame us for them. I leader was arrested was prior to the , hope this meeting will show its disap- general election of 1924, when he was taken into custody at trying to enter 2 Sinn Fein meet- ings proval of the mean tactics of a few while { officials in temporary office by giving' still more generously to the funds of | the bazaar," i WROTE JUDGMENT HON, JUSTICE DUFF Who wrote the judgment of the Supreme Court of Canada re- specting the waterpowers dis- pute between the Dominion #nd the Provinces, Oshawa Rink Out Of Burden Series (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Feb. 6.--Hamilton and Orillia meet 'late this af- ternoon in one semi-final for the Burden Trophy in the On- tario Tankards, the consola- tion event, In the previous round today Orillia triumphed over Oshawa 36-23, while Lon- don Thistles defaulted to the Hamilton Thistle rink, KING GEORGE ABLE 10 SIGN DOCUMENTS His Majesty Resuming Du- ties for First Time Since Illness (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Feb. 6.--King George, for the first time since the ap- pointment of his councillors of state on December 4, has been able to sign several documents, It was officially stated that His Majesty signed two State papers appointing Justice Tomlin to be Lord of Ap-" peals-in-Ordinary and a member df the Privy Council. . It was officially stated this morn- ing at Buckingham Palace that the condition of King George is un- changed. His physisians, Sir Stan- ley Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn made the customary call and remaiced an hour. COUNTY ORANGE LODGE MEETING ~ AT PORT PERRY Whitby Man is Elected as the New County Master The County "Orange Lodge of South Ontario held its annual meet- ing in the Orange Hall, Port Perry, Saturday, Feb. 2. Wor. Co. Master H. M. Bateman occupied the chair. Officers elected for the ensuing year are Geo. Gillespie, Whitby, Co. Mas- ter; R. J. Andrews Sr, Oshawa, DCM.; G. A. Young, Oshawa, Chaplain; G. J. Morrish, Port Perry, Rec. Sec.; W. S. McKinley, Port Perry, Fin. Sec.; J. A. Moore, Osh- awa, Treas.; Jno. McCullough, Cour- tice, Marshal; John Short, Oshawa, Lect.; John B. Gray, Oshawa, Dep. Lect.; H. B. McKercher, Utica, Dep. ct.; Wm. Ettey, Prince Albert, Comm.; R. J. Andrews Jr, Oshawa and H. J. Johnston, Oshawa, Audi- tors. The new County master started something when he offered a cup valued at $1500 to the Orange or Young Briton lodge in the county showing the greatest proportionate increase in membership within the present year. This in addition to the high principles "which Orangeism espouses, should result in a greatly increased membership. The County Lodge will meet again at Utica, May 1, at 8 o'clock stand- ard time. : : TORONTO LIVE STOCK Toronto, Feb. 6.--Live stock: Re- ceipts, 3444; trade good; heavy beef steers, $8.50 to $10; butcher steers, good to choice. $9 to $9.50; butcher cows, medium, $7 to $775; calves good to choice, $14 to $16; hogs, se- 'to relieve stringent A fund of three figures can at last be 'shown by The Times fund for destitute British Miners, At noon today a total of $107 had been rung up, and the fund takes on a new lease of life as people here begin to realize the urgent necessity of the appeal, Flashed over the wires, comes the news today that the Prince of Wales has been so impressed with the terrible conditions in places that he has visited, that he has de- cided to extend his survey to South Wales. Without doubt his survey there will show the need of many more tens of thousands of dollars necessities of people starving, wanting even the bare necessities of life, In Wales teday, little kiddies are walting, waiting with hunger staring from their eyes, looking, looking for something.to eat, Their parents have long since stopped eating the three meals a day norm- ally considered necessary for life, and are grimly hoping that their vitality will stand the strain. They even have to depend largely on charity to buy the fuel that they one time helped to produce, OSHAWA'S FIND FOR THE BRITISk MINL WORKERS Prince of Wales to Extend Tour to Cover the Destitute Areas of the Welsh Mining Fields -- Children Waiting in Dire Need for Assistance to Come For they know that, in the world outside, people a little more for- tunate, from the heir to the throne down to the humblest driver of a coal wagon, are making a real ef- fort to aid them in their distress. The distress is real, Oshawa has been hailed as one of the most pro- gressive and, yes, one of the most prosperous cities in the Dominion of Canada. Here we have packed theatres, capacity houses for every amusement attraction, and almost every luxury man can devise in the various homes of the city--while over there little kiddies and dis- tracted mothers are waiting and hoping that food and clothing will come to them, The total of $107 is so pitifully small, Wil] you help to make it larger? Following is the standing to date: Previously acknowledged $835. GC 8B, ..... we 10, Sympathizer ilh iii Sympathizer Total--$107, INFLUENZA: EPIDEMIC SERIOUS IN" FRANCE (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Paris, Feb. 6--France's influenza epidemic has become so serious that it has been found necessary to im- port nurses from England, dispens- ing with all forms of red tape in order to permit their entry. GENERAL MOTORS 10 BUILD 40,000 TRUCKS THIS YEAR New Developments Are An- nounced Regarding Plant at Walkerville Windsor," Feb. 6.--General Motors of Canada will build 40,000 trucks and coaches in its Walkerville plant this year." Employment there has reached 2,000 hands already, and will probably increase to 2,500 this year. In addition, General Motors will take over on Jan. 1, 1930, the old Fisher BRITAIN STILL LEADS SHIPBUILDING RACE (By Canadian Press) London, Feb, 6.--Britain still leads the world in ship building, according to Lloyd's official figures issued to- day. They show the outputs of Great Britain and Ireland last year amount- ed to 53.6 per cent: of the whole world or exactly the same as in 1927. AUSTRALIA GIVEN FAIRLY EASY TASK IN CRICKET MATCH England's Second Innings Closed Today With Score of 383 (Cable Service to The Times by nadian Press) Adelaide, Australia, Feb. 6.--Eng- land today set Australia the task of amassing 349 runs to win the fourth cricket test match. England's team was dismissed in their second inning today for 383 runs, giving them an body plant in Ford City, at present under lease to Chrysler Motors, and this will permit of the addition of 1,000 men to the General Motors Border payroll, making the expected maximum in 1930 of 3,500 men. These developments were announ- ced yesterday by H. A. Brown, Osh- awa, general manager of General Mo- tors in Canada; J. E. McArthur, gen- eral superintendent of the Walker- ville plant; and S. H. Akers, assist- ant to the president of the Chrysler Motors of Canada, The Chrysler Corporation are pre- paring to build another unit early this year in their $5,000,000 Walker- ville plant program, of which the first $1,500,000 unit is nearly completed now. Installation of machinery in this unit will commence about March 1. Frequently a man who starts in by paying compliments ends up by paying alimony.--Montreal Star. Atlantic Flier Dies In Germany Berlin, Feb. 6. -- Baron Ehrenfried Gunther Von Huenfeld, one of the three men in the airplane Bremen, which was the first to ac- complish without a stop the westward crossing of the North Atlantic, died last eve- ning after an operation in a Berlin sanitarium. The baron entered the Western Sanitarium 2a few days ago to seek relief from the stomach and intestinal trouble from which he had long suffered. He underwent an operation for appendicitis last August, but as long ago as the time his famous trans-oceanic flight his physi- cal condition was far from good. lect, $11.75; good ewe lambs, $14 to $1475, iid aggregate for the two innings of 717. Australia scored 380 in their first visit to the wicket. The match goes into its Sixth day tomorrow. DR. LOSEE'S REMAINS SENT TO KINGSTON (By Canadian Press) New York, Feb. 6--The body of Dr. Joseph R. Losee, who died sud- denly in St. Petersburgh, Fla, on Sunday night, was shipped yesterday to Kingston, Ont, where interment will be made. He had gone to Flori- da with his wife some weeks ago to seek recovery from a nervous condi- tion brought on by overwork. He was forty-five years of age, CHICAGO GRAIN Chicago, Feb. 6.--Unexpected firm- ness of the Liverpool wheat quota- tions in the face of yesterday's down- turns here led to an early advance on the Chicago wheat market today. Opening 1-4c to lc higher. Chicago wheat afterward held near to the initial figures, Corn and oats were also stronger, with corn starting at 1-8¢ to 1-2c advance, and_subsequent- ly continuing to point upward. Pro- visions sagged. The opening, wheat, Mar., 123 3-4; May, 12.7; corn, 95 5-8; May, 98 1-4; oats, Mar., 52; May, 52 1-2. Thursday Is Set For Moving King London, Feb. 6.--Unless the weather or his condition pre- sents new difficulties, the King on Thursday will be transferred to Craigwell House at the seashore. It was learned yesterday that the practice run of the motor ambulance over the route yes- terday was entirely satisfac- tory and that that method has been definitely selected for the move. His new bedroom is a very spacious apartment on the first floor with an unusually large window area. Leading from it is a smaller room along practically the entire front of which is being fitted special glass which will admit the ultra violet rays of the sun. UNDER ARREST EAMON DE VALERA Leader of the Irish Sinn Fein element, who was arrested yes- terday while trying to enter Ul- ster to open a bazaar, Appeal in Chappel Case is Adjourned Toronto, Feb. 6,--The hear- ing of the appeal of Mrs. Nora Chappell, convicted at Whithy of manslaughter, . arising out of .the death of Gertrude Ir- ene Grose, from an illegal op- eration, was adjourned for 2 weeks by the Second Division- al Court at Osgoode Hall to- day, owing to the evidence at the trial not being completed, SALVATION ARMY ACTION IS DELAYED Ultimatum to General Booth is Postponed Until Tuesday of Next Week (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Feb. 6.--~The Army high council will resume consideration of the deposition of General Bramwell Booth, on next Tuesday, when the General's repre- sentatives arc -expected to be heard. The council yesterday sent General Booth an ultimatum, setting Friday as the last day for the hearing, a technical point regarding notifica- tion of the General's lawyers caused a further postponement until next week. STAFF PLAYERS AT COLLEGIATE WILL PRESENT PROGRAM Three Short Plays Listed for First Production on Thursday, Feb. 14 Under the auspices of the newly organized Collegiate staff Players, 3 short plays of uunusual interest and merit will be presented at the Oshawa Collegiate Institutue audi- torium on Thursday and Friday ev- enings next week. The plays, which have been chosen from the works of well-known writers, are "Autumn Blooming," by Fred Jacob, who previous to his death was art critic of the "Mail and Empire,"; "The Bishop's Candlesticks," which is a dramatization of a portion of Viec- tor Hugo's "Les Miserables"; and "Brothers in Arms," by Merrill Dennison. Special attention is drawn to ""The Bishop's Candlesticks," which is being studied in the lower school this year at the Collegiate. The Collegiate Staff Players is a new organization sponsored by the staff of the school with a duofold purpose; to create an interest mm drama in the school and the city, an interest which it is hoped the students of the school will emulate; and to raise funds wherewith to pay for the new stage curtains recently purchased by the staff. The plays are under the direction of Ernest J. MeGirr, other officers of the organization are: President, Mr. George M. Henry; Business Manager, Mr. J. Eugene Durrant; secretary, Miss Edith A. Tuttle; Treasurer, Miss Mirn E. Savage; Stage, Manager, Mr. Rowat C. Swerdfeger; Property Manager, Mr. Allan H. McKenzie; Costumer, Miss Mary IL. Dryden; Electrician, Mr. Albert F. Brown; House Mana- ger, Mr. Henry J. Armstrong. Salvation its One can go above Mount Blanc mow and keep warm. A French plane for Alpine sightseeing has a heated cabin.-- Revenues for Last Year Ex- ceeded the Expenditures By $8,021.94, While Some Money Was Placed in Reserve Funds LARGE INCREASE IN CITY REVENUES Revenues Over $13,000 Higher Than Estimated, While Expenses Exceed- ed Amount Fixed By Only $5,000 Oshawa had a surplus for the year 1928 of $8,021.94, The total revenue for the year from all sources was $871,944.39 and the total expenditure for all purposes was $863,922.45. The year finished with revenue in excess of the budget estimate by $13,216.72, said City Treasurer P. A. Blackburn in an interview with The Times, and expenditures exceeded the estimate by $5,194.78. The chief factor in the was the increase in revenuc {from police court fines and fees, which were $10,612 higher than the esti- mate, poll tax collections $2,591 higher than the estimate, and building permit fces, which were $364 higher than the expected amount. Expendi- tures in several departments also fell below the appropriations. The children's shelter cost $757 less than expeeted, police force salaries and expense were $1,750 less than esti- mated, expenditures for industrial schools $1,016"less, the housing com- mission saved $777 of its appropria- tion, fire protection cost $4.244 less than anticipated, general office sal- aries were $1,211 less and interest on bank loans $1,843 less than ex- pected. surplus Saving in [Interest This last saving, that of $1,843 on bank interest, was made possible by the ability of the city to advance money for construction purposes out year, and by having the interest on all debenture issues become payable on December 31, said Treasurer Blackburn. ~~ After the first instal- ment of taxes was paid on June 1, the city had a bank balance sui- ficient to finance capital expenditures such as sidewalk construction. loans for these expenditures, for which debentures are issued, were charged bank interest rates, and this amount served to pay all except a (Continued cn Page 2) Long Casualty List In Ceylon Strike Riot Colombo, Ceylon, Feb. 6.-- Four were dead, sixty were in hospitals and it is estima- ted that three thousand oth- ers were injured in varying degrees, in yesterday's strike riot here, a check today show- ed. The disturbances which be- gan yesterday when 15000 striking habor and railway workers marched on police headquarters, subsided during the night. despite patrols of troops there. There were sporadic attacks on pedestrians, and tramcars were stoned and fired. of current bank balances during the | The | 1 February 12, TREASURER 'S REPORT FOR 1928 NOW COMPLETE AND SHOWS GOOD FINANCING HAS GOOD REPORT P. A. BLACKBURN City Treasurer of Oshawa, who an- rounces a handsome surplus in the city finances for 1928, GENERAL BOOTH MAKES STATEMENT ON IS POSITION Explains His Attitude to Efforts of High Council to Depose Him (Cable Sesvice to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Feb. ¢.--General Brams well Booth, in today's issue of the War Cry, the official publication of the Salvation Army, explained his attitude in opposing the ef- forts of the High Council to oust him. He said that he stood for 'ths constitution of the Salvation Army as irterpreted by the Foundation Deed. "I see no middle course. I must follow the Army flag and adhera ito the foundation principles--that {splendid heritage which the founds |er bequeathed us." LAST MINUTE NEWS HOT FROM THE WIRE ANNOUNCEMENT CONFIRMED (Cable Sesvice to The Times by Canadian Press) Rome, Feb. 6. -- Vatican circles corfirmed previously reported pend- ing announcement of settlement of the Roma question on Tuesday, this morning. A qualifying clause, "unless is should be postponed until Easter," was 'added, however, COMMITS SUICIDE St. Thomas, Feb. 6.--Frank Cra- mer, 28, farm hand of Sellborough township, committed suicide today by hanging in a barn on an unten- anted farm near here. He came to this country from Germany 3 years ago. This tribute to Dr. D. R. Cameron, who died suddenly on January. 11, appeared recently in the Queen's University Journal, and #s from the pen of a close associate of Dr. Cameron. De Cameron was one of the most highly respected men o the city, having held office in the Board of Education and other public bodies, and was an enthusiastic sport lover. iN MEMORIAM Dedicated to the late Dr. Cameron, a graduate of Queen's Medical Col- lege, who died on or about January 11th, 1929, by one who experienced to the full and realized too late what the extent of his selflessness and kindliness was. "To err is human, to forgive divine" To understand this fact 1s godlike. And 'tis not blasphemy to say That God Almighty lived within your soul. A mere practicioner of medicine you were, {And thanks to God, who made you SO. How oft vou stood in acrid ether's smell ' Queen's Journal Tribute to The Late Dr. D.R. Cameron Or sweetish dulling fumes of chlor oform And wielded glitt'ring of pain Instruments of pain, for ending pain. Your tousled graying hair on top of side-cocked head, Your squinting eye, your black and vilepipe Your ready "cusses" flowing forth In Blasphemy? No by God.they were But prayers--ta hide the tenderness of heart' \ That suffered with the suffering to hide That godliness with which unpublish- instruments ed, You stretched your hands, to lift the fallen, To help those bitter souls whom life Had smitten--a little bit too harshly, Ab, but yes: small men climbed higher, God could see you: you did not have to climb. You lived to work, to love, to give your aid To others. You died to walk with J. McClure Givens, M.D. Arts "18, Meds, 23