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Is THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1929 PAGE THREE Oshawa Man Held Up and Robbed of $500 by Armed Thugs pr. TE. Kaiser Supports a Raise in Pay For Rural Mail Cauriersby Member for Ontario County Says That Rural Mail Carriers in This Constitu- ency Receive Total of Only $17,009 per Year WOULD BE $28,818 IN UNITED STATES Declares Canadian Carriers Unfairly Treated, and Re- muneration Is Absolutely Inadequate for the Work They Are Doing In support of a motion to place rural mail carriers under the civil service commission, which would in- crease the rate of pay to these men, Dr. T. E. Kaiser, member for this constituency, in the House of Com- mons, made a speech in the House which is given below. In Dr. Kaiser's address he quoted figures relative to the amounts of an- nual salary paid jto rural mail car- riers going out of Oshawa and other towns in Ontario County, contrasting the total of $17,000 paid here to the total of $28,818, which would be paid if the carriers were paid the same rate here as in the United States, where definite salaries are paid. In Canada, the contracts are let by tender which, it was said in the House, tends to lower the rate of re- muneration. The motion which Dr. Kaiser was supporting which was moved' by Hon. Hugh Guthrie, and which was later defeated on division . was: "That in the opinion of this House the present system of awarding con- tracts for the delivery of rural mail by tender has proved unfair, burden- some and unsatisfactory, and that such rural mail carriers should be appointed by the Civil Service Com- mission upon a permanent basis with a definite rate of pay, based upca mileage and the physical conditions of the territory involved, having re- gard to the amount paid to the other servants of; the government for sim- ilar employment." r, TI. E, Kaiser's speech was: "Mr, Speaker, I am very glad that the question of the better treatment of the rural mail carriers of Canada has bgen brought to thé attention of the House in this way, because I feel very strongly upon this ques- tion. 'In one respect, however, I re- grat that the matter has been brought efore the House by the hon. mem- ber for South Wellington, Mr. Gu- thrie, becausé¢ when he introduces a Address in House 'OUTWARD BOUND' CLOSES SEASON Final Little Theatre Present- ation Will Take Place at Rotary Hall Tonight The cast of the production "Outward Bound" staged the third consecutive performance of that drama last night in the Little Theatre at Rotary Hall. Every seat was sold and the large audi- ence proved very appreciative. 'The play itself which has won wide admiration from drama ic critics in the United States and Canada, was received with enthus- fasm and much favorable comment was heard concerning it. The play is one of numerous short action lines, and the actor's ro es are most difficult to as- sume. However, the cast last night warmed up to the plot in admir- able style and succeeded in pre- senting the play very successfully. To each actor goes high praise and many present expressed the hope that the efforts of those respon- sible for the presentation of *Out- ward Bound" wiil be appreciated to the extent thai it will be deem- ed advisable to continue witn Little Theatre work in Oshawa next season. The final showing of "Outward Bound" this evening closes the Li.tle Theatre season for the 1928-29 year. Restaurant Founder Dies New York. --Ellsworth Childs, 60, one of the founders of the chain of Child's restaurants, died suddenly, evidently of heart disease, today in the brokerage office of Robert A. Drysdale. May Close Church Kingston.--The future of Zion United church which has been in existence for 38 years, is under consideration and whether or not the church will have to close its doors is a question. The members of the congregation are enthusias- tic over continuing but it is a ques- tion of finances. question and speaks upon it very lit tle remains for anyone else to say. He has covered the ground thorough- ly, and 1 can add but very little to his remarks. "One reason why I 'feel very strongly on this question is because (Continued on page 9) ~--Presents-- Gilbert & Sullivan's Comic Opera "The Mikado" (By kind permission of Mr. R. D'Oyle Carte) --IN THE-- « G. M. Auditorium Tues., April 30th IN Wed., May 1st Thurs., May 2nd Seats go on sale on Monday next at Robertshaw's Book Store, North Simcoe Street Reserved--$1 and 75¢ Rush--50¢ (Plus Amusement Tax) ar Light Opera" CHARGE OF THEFT OF VICTORY BONDS IS DISMISSED Magistrate Willis Says Case Is One for Civil Court PLAINTIFF WAS PAID Admits That He Received $40 From Defendant on the Bonds Stanley Lesnik, of 846 Verdun road, Oshawa, . was this morning discharged by Magistrate Willis of Whitby, after he had been found not guilty of the theft of two one- hundred dollar Victory Bonds, the former property of John Przytula, 116 Olive avenue, Oshawa. Both men 'are Polish. Przytula went overseas according to his evidence in 1918 coming back to Oshawa in 1921. He left the keeping of the bonds in the care of Lesnik, the transaction being witnessed by Mrs. Lesnik, John Brudek, brother- in-law of Mrs. Lesnik, Wladylslaw Reytzak and Jan Tremblinski, coun- trymen of Lesnik and Przytula, His Worship dismissed the case for the reason that Lesnik paid $40 on the bonds when Przytula came back from overseas, this fact being certified by Mrs. Lesnik, Lesnik himself and Joe Benjarowski, a countryman of Lesnik, who also went overseas and returned about the same time as Przytula. Col. C. F. Grierson was retained as defence counsel while J. A. Mc- Gibbon acted for the crown, In a rigid examination Crown Attorney McGibbon brought forth the evidence. William Igel being retained as interpreter, all the wit- nesses being Polish. Gave Lesnik Bonds Mr. MeGibbon to Przytula, the complainant: "Now tell us just what happened between you and Lesnik?" Witness: "I gave Lesnik Victory bonds to keep." "How many?" "Two one hundred dollar bonds." "When was this done?" "On September 8, 1918." "Where did you go when you gave him the bonds?" "To France." "How long were you there?" "I returned in 1921." "Who was there when you gave him the bonds?" "Tremblinski and Reytzak." "Where did you give them to on "At Lesnik's house in the kit- chen." "And you came bagk---7"t " _In 1921." "Did you ask for the bonds when you came back?" "The next day. Lesnik said he had given them to someone else to keep as gecurity." His Worship: "What kind of bonds were they?" Witness: "They were bonds any- body could cash." Mr. Grierson: "You went over to France in 1918. Did you do any fighting?". (Continued on Page 9) You can tell a civilized country. It's one where people kill the birds and then spend millions to fight in- Coming Events 8 Cents per word each ine eeriion. Minimum charge for each insertion, 35c. PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE IN AL- bert Street School Friday, April 19th. Good prizes and refresh ments. (3%c) OLD TIME SQUARE DANCE AT the Oshawa Winter Gardens, Friday evening, April 19th. Hay- makers orchestra. Admission 3bc. (W.T.F.) DON'T FORGET THE BOX Social, Thornton's Corners Sun- day School on Friday, April 19 The comedy "Station YYYY" will be presented by the young le. Everybody come and have now wasted into one Limited Carew Lumber Co. At trivial expense Gyproc will convert space GYPROC For Sale By Watrous-Meek, Limited McLaughlin Coal & Supplies, Oshawa Lumber Company W. J. Trick Company, Limited - Oshawa, Ont. Or more extra rooms. € Oshawa, Ont. = Oshawa, Ont. Oshawa, Ont. Oshawa, Ont. a real good time, (90b) CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE, Euchre and Dance in St.' Greg- ory's Hall, Thursday, April 18. Refrsehments. Orchestra. Admis- sion 60c. (90h) ROUND DANCE AT GENES Hall, Courtice, April 19th. Ad- mission 25c¢. Music by "Three Musketeers". 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Smith Describes Conditions in Florida Following the Re- cent Real Estate Boom in That State MIAMI WATER RATE HIGHER THAN OSHAWA Miami Adopts Unusual Policy of Handling Traffic Making Main Business Thoroughfare a One-Way * Street "Canadians should be well sat- isfied with the general standard of living that we have in this coun- iry, as it is better than in many other places," said City Engineer W. C. Smith in an interview with Standard of Living in Canada Should Satisfy Its People; Better Than in Many Places ¥his family from a trip to Florida, and he gave the representative of The Times some interesting ob- servations on the economic condi- tions of that slate. There were no {industries in Miami city, the population, other than the more fortunate and the retired people, seeming to live off the ten weeks' tourist traffic in the winter, and mafy people suf- fered severely during the rest of the year, Mr. Smith said. During the times of *"'prosperily'" in the recent boom, streets had been paved ard sidewalks built far be- yond the realm of reason ,into the suburbs where residences were very scattered, and this helped to add fo the city's burden. Miami was in a fortunate posi- tion in regard to its wa er works system, Mr. Smith noted, for its supply was taken trom wells right in the city, and the water pumped, after chlorination but without fil- tration at a pressure of 35 to 40 pounds through mains laid at only a shallow depth, The wa er rates appeared high, being $4.50 per quarter. as a minimym to consum- The Oshawa Daily Times today. Mr. Smith has just returned with ers, all services being metered. (Continued on page 9) Latest Financial News T to Man : York S . Cm Prem Bei oron ew tock Quotations Stobie, Forlong and Ce. J TORONTO High Low 12.30 44% 451; 162% 163 59% 59% 52 52% 44% 44% 18% Stock Abitibi Bell Tel. 163 Braz. .. 60 Br. A, Oil 53 Bromp. 44% F.N. Burt 68 Bid Carl. .. 19 Cn. In. 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Favorable weather for the domestic crop tend- ed also to ease wheat values, Open- ing 3 to 5% off, Chicago wheat af- terward sagged further, Corn and oats were relatively firm, with corn starting at % off to 4 up and later holding near initial figures. Pro- visions held steady. | CITY NEWS LECTURE TONIGHT "Canadian Birds of the Field and Orchard" will be the subject of a lecture which Arthur Slyfield is giv- ing to the Oshawa boy scouts in the hall of Simcoe street United church this evening, This has been arranged by the city scout council, and is op- en to the members of all troops, SHARES IN STATE According to a despatch from To- ronto today, Reginald Murphy, of this city, has inherited one-third of an estate of $5,595 left by his mo- ther, Mrs. Kathleen Louise Murphy who died at 316 Avenue road, Toron- to, on March 16. The estate was left equally to her three children, Regi- nald of Oshawa, Henry of Toronto, and Mrs. E. M, Bell, of Vancouver, B.C ARRESTED IN TORONTO Bernard Harmon, - of Blackwater, was arrested in Toronto yesterday by detectives and brought back to Whitby by Provincial Constable Thomas Mitchell on a statutory charge. A warrant was sworn out for his arrest and Detectives Win- ters and Whitelaw of Toronto made the arrest. SCOUTS PLAN SALE In order to raise the additional funds for their summer camp, the officers and members of the 5th Oshawa Boy Scout Troop have com- pleted arrangements for a rummage sale to be held in the market build- ing on the afternoon of Saturday, April 27. This sale has been under consideration for some time, and fis intended to be something out of 'the ordinary run of such events, and the scouts are hoping for generous support for their effort to increase their camp finances. CARS DERAILED Two freight cars were derailed on the Ritson road tracks of the Osh- awa Railway Company as the tracks enter the General Motors grounds at William street and Ritson road, this morning, one car going so far off the track that it was leaning sidewise at an angle. These derail- ments, while of a minor nature, cause a certain amount of inconven- ience in the handling of freight in and out of the General Motors plant according to the company'sstraffic de- partment, but usually several « of them happen at the spring season. Frost coming out of the ground ap- pears to undermine the roadbed, and causes the track to sag sufficiently to allow a minor derailment, but they | are seldom serious and the carsare usually back on the track again in a short time, * J 200 CARS TESTED FOR FAULTY BRAKES Chief of Police Owen D. Friend has started in to carry out his policy regarding the testing of brakes in the city. Yesterday Motorcycle offi- cer Joe Wright tested by means of a new mechanical contrivance more than 200 cars. If a car is found to have faulty brakes the deiver is warned to have the same attended to immediately and report to the police station that this advice has been followed to the letter. If the driver still persists in allowing his brakes to remain faulty he is notified to appear and answer for his neglect. The chief's policy will be pursued in future as a precaution against the ever-increasing number of accidents which take place on city streets. costumes were above BIBLICAL BYAMA Peter Sitio & S PRESENTED IN SIHGOE CHURCH "Queen Esther" Is Given by Attacked While on His Way Home; Men Make Clean Getaway Young People of Orono A Wisely chosen and well-acted biblical drama was * presented last evening in the Sunday School room of the Simcoe street United Church by the Orono Young People before a large audience. The drama, which is a popular choice, "Queen Esther," was presented in a commendable manner, The acting of the individual: members and of the entire cast was a reflection upon the good work of Mrs, (Rev.) Sterling of Orono, who directed the drama throughout. The stage setting for- this drama was artistic and suitable, while the the amateur rank in color and design. As far as may be ascertained this is. the first time these players have presented this drama in the city and they will he welcomed back at any time. There were three acts, the first being as interesting and as well enacted as the last. The musical numbers in the acts were well-received. The overture and musical numbers be- tween acts were played by the Sim- coe Sunday School orchestra. The cast included ; King Ahasuerus, Rev. Mr. Sterling; Esther, the queen, Miss Helen Powers; Leah, friend of the queen, Miss Eileen Sterling; Salome and Sarah, attendants of the queen, Misses Marguerite Millson and Margaret Allen; Haman, an|] overseer, Gordon Watson; Zeresh, Haman's wife, Miss Edra Best; Mor- devar, Esther's uncle, Lawrence Al- len; Harcona, chamberlain of the palace, Stanley Brouton; Hatach, the King's scribe, Clarence McMullen; prophetess, Miss Ellen Allen; flower girl, Evelyn Dearborne of Oshawa; Persian singers and guards. To relieve the tension of the dra- matical side of the program a hum- orous playet, "Silence Under . Diffi- culties," was presented by a number which Hudson-Essex known in Oshawa and vicinity is reported for March. time record of new Hudson and Es- sex cars purchased in Oshawa and vicinity and Provicnial registrar was 16 accord- ing to Ross, Ames and Gartshore Co. Ltd., Hudson-Essex dealer. HUDSON ESSEX SETS NEW LOCAL RECORD Sales For March Much in Ex- cess of Those of Year Ago By far the largest selling month ever has The new all- registered with the This is 6 more Hudson and Essex cars than the 10 cars purchased in March a year ago, an increase in business of 60 per cent. Mr. Gartshore said that never be- fore had cars in the Hudson-Essex field approached such a sales mark in Oshawa and vicinity. achievement by our organization is particularly a matter of pride to me," said Mr. Gartshore, "because early this year, I predicted a tre- mendous swing to Essex the Chal- "Such an enger." | OBITUARY GEORGE SQUELCH, RAGLAN Raglan, April 17--Death has again claimed one of our best known and beloved young men in the person of George W. Squelch, son of the late William Squelch. Police Detective Sergeant Herbert Flintoff and Ser- geant Bowman Make In- vestigation Short Time After Hold-up--Men Still at Large POLICE SEIZED ILLICIT LIQUOR Make Seizure of Contraband Liquor During Patrol of Vicinity of Robbery -- Obtain Clues on Which They Are Working of the artists 'were: the butcher, Howard Linton, visiting gossipers, Misses Lulu Sal- mons, Lila Payne and Olive Davey; the pianist, Mrs. Richard Brown. REHEARSALS FOR Orono Young People. cobbler, Raney; the cobbler's wife, Miss M. Ewing; the postman, Alven Hall; the 'MIKADO' SHOWING KEEN ENTHUSIASM Gilbert-Sullivan Opera Being Presented by G. M. Musical Society If faithful rehearsal and training count for anything the production of the Gilbert-Sullivan opera, "Mikado," by the General Motors Musical So- ciety in the auditorium on April 30 and May 1 and 2, is bound to be one of the outstanding amateur pro- ductions ever staged in Woodstock. With the best available musical and dramatic talent in the city taking part in the production, rehearsals have been" going on for some weeks, and the members of the company are all entering into the spirit of the opera with enthusiasm, The scenic stage settings and cos tumes for this production are also of a very special nature, having been secured at great cost with a view making the prescntation of the Gil- bert-Sullivan opera on a par with anything which has been accomplish ed by professional companies. The seat bookings are to open on Mon- day next, and a large demand is ex~ pected. d ways His body was brought from Buffalo and buried from 'his: home here to Pine Grove Cemetery, Prince Albert, The many respect to a departed one who will be greatly missed. 'mother John, Kenenth and Clayton of Buf- falo, and Robert of Raglan; three sisters, Mrs. Chowen Mrs. Shier Luke of Raglan--Contributed. He spent his early life here and thert went to Regina to farm. When the war broke out he enlisted and went overseas. He suffered his hard- ships with the soldiers and returned a nervous wreck. Regaining strength he went to Buffalo, N.Y., where he worked with his brothers and bought a beautiful home, yet he never had married. His nerves got control of him and caused a stroke in March. He re- gained consciousness and use of his hand and 'was in 'a fair way to re- covery when he suffered a relapse ond passed 2nd. peacefully -away, April His jovial disposition and kindly endeared him to his friends. floral wreaths showed He leaves to mourn his loss, his of Raglan, five brothers, William of British Columbia of New York City, of Toronto, and Mrs. In Memoriam BARKER---In loving memory of Marshall, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. John Barker, who died on April 15, 1928, What would we give to clasp his hand, His happy face to see, To hear his voice, to see his smile, That meant so much to us, We think of him in silence, His name we oft recall But there is nothing left to answer But his picture on the wall. Sadly missed by Mother and Father. (91a) Two armed thugs held up and i robbed Peter Simon, Brassy street, | of $500 which he had on his person as he was walking on Bloor street fast night about nine o'clock. After [telling him to "hold up his hands and not to make any meise," one of the two men who were unmasked quickly ran through his pockets, seized the $500 which was in bills of small denominations, and then head- ed for the shadows where they dis- appeared. Although police were un= able this morning to make any ar= rests, they are still investigating and are at present working on clues sup- plied by Mr. Simon, who believes he would be able to identify one of the en. Following the attack, Mr. Simon imediately got in touch with the police and Sergeant Detective Her- bert Flintoff was assigned to the case. Sergeant Bowan and inter- preter William Jgel accompanied. No trace was found of the men last night although police are in posses- sion of information which they would not make public, It is believed, however, that the two men who held up Mr. Simon knew of the presence of the monéy, which was more than Mr. Simon usually carried at one time. It was surmiseable that they laid inwait for him, took 'the money and tried to get away before: being recognized. This they failed to do according to Mr. Simon, who said he thought he knew one of them. During their rapid invesfigation of the vicinity of the hold-up the police were "fortunate" enough to make a seizure of a quart of alcohol at the home of Mrs. Sofie Domereski, 325 Ritson Road South. Simon had pre- ceded Sergeant Flintoff into the room of the house, and Sergeant Flintoff, believing a jug on the table 'to contain liquor, seized it before it was emptied. The charge will be laid, police state. : Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Percy Pascoe wish to thank their friends and neigh- bours for the kindness shown them during the former's illness. foo Late to Classify HARDWOOD FLOORS LAID AND old floors resurfaced by electric machine. Floors cleaned, waxed and polished. Phone 2134M for prices. W. Campbell. 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Close associates of Mr. Sinclair in the company, the Herald-Tribnne said, would not comment on the re- port that he now owns little Sinclair Consolidated stock and is likely to be supplanted at an early date as chairnian of the company he formed in 1919, Cobourg.--A forty-hour devotion at St. Michael's Church here closed last night. Among the clergy present were Rev. Father Gering, Port Hope; Rev. Father Lynch, and Rev. Father Maloney, Peter- boro, besides the resident clergy, Very Rev. Monsignor Kelly ana Father Butler, A Aeroplane - Service Submarine - Prices High Class Interior Trim Thoroughly Kiln-Dried run on high speed machines by expert mechanics. Sanded. Stored in heated building. The very best grades of Rough and Dressed Lumber. Wood and Asphalt Shingles. Gyproc. SEAMAN KENT HARDWOOD FLOORING The largest flooring manufacturers in the British Empire, "The best that's made in every grade." 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