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"All the News While It Is News" Succeeding The Oshawa Daily Reformer The Oshawa Daily Times A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City VOL. 6--NO. 3 Oshawa, Ont, Canadas Every Published Day Except Sundays and Public Holidays OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 1930 15 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy TWELVE PAGES PARR A ., News in Brief (By Canadias Press) Week of Prayer _ Cobourg.--The Ministerial Associa- tion has arranged for services during the week of prayer from Jan. 6 to Jan, 10. All the Protestant clergy- men of the town will take part. » New C.N.R. Station . Parry Sound.--At a special meet- ing of the council yesterday plans were discussed tor the erection of a new $40,000 Canadian National Rail- ways station to be commenced carly this year. - L 'Died of Injuries Prescott.--Miss Charlotte Plumb, died last night as the result of in- juries 'received when she fell down the cellar stairs at her home, James street, west, last Saturday evening. - Noted Cartoonist Dies New York. --Clare A. Briggs, news papér cartoonist, died here late yes- terday afternoon at the Neurological Institute after a long illness. He was 54 years old. . LJ * Three Die In Quarrel Winnipeg,--~Two wonien and a mau are dead tollowing a quarrel between Herman Stranberg, 65 years old, and his 50-year-old wife at their home in Tyndall, Man, 'yesterday "afternoon. * Ld Ed Family Escaped Sault Ste. Marie. Ont.--~\When their home was destroyed by fire yester- day, Mrs. J. B. Hammond and her family escaped through a rear win- | dow by breaking the glass and mak- ing their way Jo the roof of a shed. Inj at Badminton St. Tohmas.--Major Hugh C Cam- eron, barrister, underwent an opera- tion in the Memorial Hospital as a result of an accident in the Armor- ies Thursday night while fe was play- ing badminton; Major Cameron fell, breaking the achilles tendon in his left leg. lu $65,000 Willed to Widow Windsor.--~The estate of Samuel E. Keyser, former Windsor Alderman, who died three months ago, is valued at $65,000, according to the will filed in Sandwich. The sole beneficiary is the widow, Mrs. Lidia A. Keyser, The estate is made up principally of real estate in Windsor. TIMES WILL GIVE RESULT "OF ELECTION OPEN TO INTEREST- ED CITIZENS Deputy-Returning Officers Asked to Co-operate in Service As has been usual in past elec- tions, the office of The Oshawa Daily Times will be the headquar- ters for the assembling of munici- pal election returns for Oshawa and East Whitby on Monday even- ing. Speeial arrangements are be- ing made to have all the results for these municipalities telephoned to the office of The Times from the various sub-divisions as soon as the votes are counted, and in that way it is hoped to be able to give a fast service on the results, although, on account of the num- ber of ballots on which the peo- ple will be voting, it.may take some considerable time before a complete tabulation is possible. In the city, the polls do not close until seven o'clock in the evening, and it will probably be 8 o'clock' before any ¢igures are available. Citizens who are in- terested in the results are given a cordial invitation to come to The Times® office about that hour to learn the results. An effort will also be made to give the results of elections in neighboring muni- alities.- oP order to make the speedy compilation of results possible, the deputy-returning officers in Oshawa and East Whithy are asked to co- operate with The Times by tele- phoning the figures from their sub- divisions to this office as soon as the count is completed, telephon- ing thege figures ta No. 85. Inquiries by telephone for re- sults will, of course, be answered with all the information which is available, but, in view of the large amount of information which has to be assembled, citizens. are asked to refrain from making inquiries On Monday, the electors of Osh- bof Prince and Richmond streets BOWMANVILLE BANDIT PLEADS GUI CITIZENS TO CAST VOTES ON MONDAY Electors Will Choose Their Representatives on the City's Three Elective Pub- lic Bodies RATEPAYERS ONLY TO VOTE ON BY-LAW | All Electors Vote on Ques- tion of Salaries for Alder- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. awa have their annual responsibil- ity of going to the polls and elect- ing the men to represent them on the city council, the public utili- ties commission and the board of education in 1930. In addition, the ratepayers only will vote on a by- law providing for the building of a now police station at tHe corner at a cost of $50,000, while the elec- tors will give their views on the question of paying salaries to the aldermen In the aldermanic contest, there is a fight in every ward in the city, while for the other two public bodies, the voting is on a city-wide bagis, Swith all electors voting. There are twenty-three candidates 1 in all for the fifteen council seats, six for the four places on the new public 'utilities commission, and eight for the four vacancies on the board of education, Owing to the keen interest which has been taken in. the election, and |. particularly in the fight for the|; utilities commission, and in the police station bylaw, a heavy vote is anticipated. The polls will open at ten o'clock in the forenoon, and will remain open until seven | o'clock at night, so as to give working people every opportunity to cast their ballots, Those Who Vote The police station bylaw is to be voted upon only by property own- ers whose names are on the voters' lost. Owners may vote, however, in as many wards as they have prop- erty. For instance, a man owning property, to an assessed value of over $400, in all five wards, would bave a vote in each pf the five wards. The question regarding the pay- ment of aldermen is to be voted upon by all whose names are on the voters' list, The ballot regarding the police station bylaw is worded as fol- lows: "Voting on bylaw to raise by debentures the sum of $50,000 for the erection of a police sta- tion. Submitted by the council of the city of Oshawa." Ratepayers (Continued on Page 6) RECOMMEND NEW PLACE FOR INSANE Jury. Finds Accommodation ' for Criminally Insane Insufficient S Guelph, Jan. 4.--Evidence to the effect that Jere was no sufficient accommodation in the Ontario Hospital in connection with the Ontario Reformatory for the pro- per segregation of criminally in- sane inmates regarded as "danger- ous men' prompted the coroner's jury investigating the fatal attack on "Scoby Dan' MacDonald, Walk- erton mutderer, by a fellow-pris- oner, to bring in a verdict that a sore suitable building be provides for the housing of Ontario's crim- inally insane, In addition the jury named Joce Monday's El city government, yet' knowing were through, glory. a North Clarke carying a small box. They knew it was robbery and gave chase. Still Seeking Suspects Thursday of legging and hi-jacking ection Likely to See Large Vote HERBERT P. SCHELL for many years of the Water Commission, which is being re- placed by the new Public Utili- ties Commission. | | WILLIAM H. ROSS sion. in 1929, one of its most ef- ficient and capable members for many years, and a practical en- gineer of high standing. MAYOR T. B. MITCHELL men--Polls Open From FEx-Mayor of Oshawa and member | Chairman of the Water Commis- | Who, by virtue of his re-election as mayor for 1930, will auto- matically become the fifth mem- Lor of Oshawa's first public utilitics commission, and should have a strong board behind him. GORDON D. CONANT Ex-mayor of Oshawa, former chairman of the water commis. sion, chairman of the special committee which completed negotiations for the hydro and gas plant purchase. LOGICAL PERSONNEL FOR OSHAWA"S FIRST PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FRANK L. MASON Ex-Mayor of Oshawa, and one of the outstanding authorities on the hydro-electric development in Central Ontario. He is presis dent of the Central Ontario Power Association. End Service in Blaze of Glory Two Discharged Policemen Make Spectacular Arrest in Chicago Chicago, Jan. 4--Two young po- .amb, were discharged by the neces- ity of financial retrenchment in the they they finished with Lamb already had his "notice," Kolgraff knew his was awaiting him t the station today. Last night, rid- ng around, hey saw a man run from Street restaurant, They caught one man and from iim learned the name of the other whom they later arrested. Both pri- soners confessed and the loot was re covered. At. the station the policemen turn- ed instheir prisoners, their uniforms | and their stars. ARREST SEVENTEEN in Connection "d"ith Murder of Officer (By Canadian Press Leased Wiic) Detroit, Mich., Jan, 4.--Arrests in connection with the shooting of Inspector Henry J Garvin, head of the police crime and bomb squad, and an 17-year- old school girl, totalled 17 today as police continued their search for sufficient evidence ot justify war- rants. Police action was still concen- trated on the 'river gang", boot- organiza- tion with 'which Inspector Garvin had several encounters and against hich he waged relentless war, Rail Service To Be Renewed Communications To Be Re- stored on Chinese Eastern Railway Tokyo, Jan. 4. -- Restoration within a few days of normal thro service on the Chinese Bastern Mexico Suffering From Severe Cold Mexico City, Jan. 4.--Mexico, which usually has delightful winters, is experiencing one of the most bit- | ter seasons of its history. Lack of facilities for keeping warm in even he most favored places is making it { much worse than would be the ca |if similar temperatures prevailed in| | more northern cities. Two more vi | tims were added duroing the night to the 13 lives already claimed b hcemen, Frank J. Kolgraff and John | this winter's cold. | CANADIAN FLIERS TO START TODAY (By Canadian Press Leased Wir) Fairbanks, Alaska, Jan. 4.-- Held to the ground yesterday by low visibility and a light fall' of snow, the Canadian flyers, Cap- tain Pat Relq an' Gifford Swart- man, hoped to take off for Nulato enroute to Nome today to engage in the scarch for Pilot Carl Ben Elelson and Mechanic Ear! Bor- land, missing since early Novem- ber, provided the weather would permit, No Action Taken London.--The Exchange Telegraph Company in dispatches from Tokyo today said official dispatches had re- | vealed January 1 passed without any | action by China regarding extra- territoriality, Japan was said to be | taking no notice of the proclamation aénding developments. To Tax Bet | ing On Dog Races Measure Is Being Introduced in House of Commons Ottawa, Jan. 4.---Parliament will probably be asked at the com- ing session to pass legislation per- mitting betting on dog races. Ans nouncement of his contention to introduce a bill to this effect in the House of Commons was made this morning by R. E. Chevrier, senfor member for awa. Betting on horser aces is allow- ed on the pari-mutuels in every province of the Dominion, provid- ing the provisions of the criminal code are not infringed. The pari- mutuel system was introduced in 1921, replacing "book-makers." For the last few years, efforts have been made, principally in Montreal, to promote dog racing. A number of interests, it Is un- derstood, have been anxious to in- troduce this form of sport. Father and Son Die p---- Lenoir, N.C.--Lige I'ritchett, 35, and his one ycar old son, James, were burned to death here early today when fire from an oil stove enveloped their home. Mrs, Prit- chett was severely burned. Three Prisoners Escape From Jail (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Wetherstield, Conn., Jan, 4.-- Three prisoners working in the bakery of the Connecticut state prison. cscaped through a sky- light sometime after five o'clock this moraing. They wero Roland G~ Lalone, of Worcester, serving a life term for murder, Leo Lan-| ary, of Danbury, serving a five years sentence for burglary, and Watson Moulthrope, serving 18 to 25 years for robbery with violence, BUSINESS OUTLOOK Princess On | | Precautions Taken To Safeguard Belgian Royal Family Basle, Switzerland, Jan. 4.-- The royal train which is carrying | Princess Marie Jose and the Bel- | gian royal family to Rome where {the princess will marry the Italia IN U.S. ENCOURAGING Crown Prince Humbert on Wed- Washington, Jan, 4.-- President | Hoover contemplated today---and found encouraging--the results of his drive to hoost construction and ifmprc ment vork {i the Un'-d States in an effort t_. absorb un- cmployment Three major lines of b" siness endeavors ubmitted a budget of $4,700,700,000 for 1930. This, with mary items still to be acded, ga.» promise it the total to be expended during hte year would be larger than that for 1919. Efficient 100 Per Cen.. Owen Sound.--Boyd J, Tax Collector of the Township! of Sulli- van, is 100 per cent. efficient in the carrying out of his duties. Every dol lar of taxes due to fe township has been collected, and t taxes. 3 here are no back| S. JACKSON GEORGE HART FRED J. PERRY WARD 1 -- SOUTHWEST WILLIAM BODDY WILLIAM J. SULLEY WARD 2 -- SOUTHEAST GEORGE GUMMOW The TIMES' Selection For Civic Honors 'The Oshawa Daily Times respectfully recommends the following candidates for election to the various municipal bodies on Monday next. FOR CITY COUNCIL WARD 5 -- CEDARDALE EDMUND JACKSON ROBERT McDONALD J. B. WATEROUS WARD 3 -- NORTHWEST ANGUS CAMERON ROBERT KEEL GEORGE T. MORRIS WARD 4 -- NORTHEAST THOMAS HAWKES P. A. MACDONALD A. S. McLEESE or G. BUNKER | France last eveninz, nesday arrived here from Brussels {at 10.40 a.m. today. The train proceeded at 11.10 a, m., for Lucerne. Taking Secret Route Brussels, Jan. 4.--Taking a sec- ret circuitous route to avoid ene- mies of her betrothed, Princess Mayie Jose today was enroute to Ch, where on January 8 she will become the bride of Humbert, prince of Piedmont and Italian heir. She should reach Rome on Monday morning. The three spe Jil trains which left here at 9.40 p.m. last night entered France an hour later at Jeumont-Aulnoye, proceeding to- ward Basle, Switzerland, by way of Charleyville, Longuyon and Nancy. A shorter more direct route was abandoned because of (Continued on Page 6) REPARATIONS PLAN BEING DISCUSSED French and - German Dele- gates Try to Settle Differences The Hegue, Netherlands, Jan. 4. --The principal delegates to tha secand Hague Reparations Confer- ence are now holding personal meetings in order to thresh out re- maining important problems "in adoption of the Young Plan, while the experts are stru_gling with minor but troublesome details, Forcign Minisi:r Curtius of Germany, who had rather a stormy interview with Premier Tardieu of today had a talk with Aristide Briand, the French Foreign Minister. Four of the leading German delegates had lunch 'with the Frcach dele: 23, after which a general conversation ensued On Franco-German relations ag effect- | | | | { ed by the Young Plan. = CO-OPERATION OF D.R.0.'S REQUESTED The Times respectfully solicits the co-operation of LTY YOUTH SENT T0 JAIL FOR ROBBERY John N. Sharpe, Eighteen Year Old Lad, Admits Robbery Under Arms of Bowmanville Store ~ JUDGE SEVERELY LECTURES ACCUSED Sentnce Was Reduced So That Sharpe Would Not Have to Go to Reform- atory to Mix With Crim- inals (By Staff Reporter) Cobourg, Jan, 4. John Nel- son Sharpe, age 18, of Bowman- ville. who pleaded not guilty at a previous hearing, pleaded guilty today when he appeared before Judge L. V. O'Connor in County Court at Cobourg charged with robbery under arms, was sentenced to three months in the county jail, sentence to start today. The evidence given at the preliminary hearing in Bowmanville was used ad the case was disposed of withe in 45 minutes T. F. Hall, for the defense ask ed that if it were possible that Sharpe be given another chance, as he had serveq one month in jail and he thought that the ine terest of justice had been served. W. F. Kerr, K.C., for the crown, did not agree to suspend sentence stating that it would encourage this serious kind cf offence. ""This class of offence," he sald, "is getting too common," The judge {n summing up stated that the offence was one of the most serious in the country and defendant was liable to imprisons ment for life with lashes. "In this case," he said, "It was not an indisc tion or a foolish prank, but was deliberately plane ned and executed with great skill, The courts are now taking the ate titude that tiese young men are a menace to society and should be put away." He severelf lectured Sharpe on the seriousness' of the act, but said he did not want to send him to a, reformatory to mix with criminals. He at first sentenced him to six months, but' on being informed by the sheriff that the county jail could not accommo= date prisoners for a term of over three months, the sentence was reduced to three months less ong day. "If you appear for this offence again," coucludeq His Honor, "You will go to Kingston and will have the lash." The Robbery Walking into the store of Ira F, Pearce on Concession street, Bow- manville, on Friday, December 6, young Sharpe, it is alleged asked Mrs, Pearce for two chocolate bars and after paying for them drew a gun and ordered her to hand over the cash in the till. Mrs, Pearce ran (Continued on Page 3), Close Shave For Little Angus "Hoots, Angus, ye nair got run over that time?" This remark, heard on Simcoe street south this morning near the intersection with King was ot #3- dressed to a Scot attempting ta dodge an automobile, as might readily be imagined, but to a small Scotch terrier, who had just mans aged to race across the tracks ahead of one of the brand new' Oshawa Street Railway cars. It was a matter of nip and tuck and the little fellow had to make hia short legs go fast in order to beat the car, But safe on the other side of the street, "Angus" of the shaggy hair and short legs, again assumed the solemn dignity of a dour old Highe lander and looked at his late ene emy with a glance which seemed to say: "Wha' will be a coward knave? Wha' of street cars is afraid?" all deputy-returning officers in Oshawa and East Whitby in the compiling of election results .on Monday evening. These officials are urgently requested to telephone to The Times, as soon as the count is' completed, the fig- ures for their sub-divisions, so that the final results can be made available at as early an hour as possible. These figures should be telephoned as speedily as possible to No. 35, where special ar- rangements have been made for the prompt handling' of all calls. \ 1 Rallway, an important link in the overland system connecting Eur- ope and Asia, was promised today in belated consular and press dis- patches réuching here from Har- bin. The reports told of establish- ment of the new Sino-Rusgian rail- way regime at Harbin off Jan, I, marking an end to thé unsettled state of ther allway during the 6' months of controversy "between Russia and China over its control and operation. a 8.30 p.m. at the earliest, .as ami not Hikely that any definite tigures will be available until that hour. : 4 ------------------------------ WEATHER is high over the Content States: Northern One tario and the Mackenzie Val ley, and low over the north- western states with a moder- 'ate depression Rain or snow the Maritime the weather is "er in Ontario. cidedly cold Provinces wi -lyn Green, 70-year-old inmate of the psychiatric ward of the institu- tion as MacDonald's slayer, and: at- tached absolutely no blame fo offi- _|eclals of the hospital in connection with the tragedv. RE FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION GORDON D. CONANT "The time has come when wa should remove starvation of Women and children from the weapons of warfare." --Herbert Hoover, Five Women are Burned to Death Birmingham, Ala, Jan 4.---~A negro woman and her four daugh- ters were buried to death in a fire which destroyed their home here early today. ; ; The der" are: ' o Bessie, Annie, Jane and Emma Marshall and their mother. James Marshall and his three brothers awakened in . time to escape. FRANK L. MASON WILLIAM H. ROSS HERBERT P. SCHELL FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION ALLIN F. ANNIS D. B, CARLYLE C. N. HENRY E. A. LOVELL Vote against the Bylaw to build Police Station on Prince Street Vote "Yes" on the question of salaries for aldermen, "Lang skirts and formal othes sound 'the final knell of short hair." U.S. Depending on a German Good Will Berlin Jan. 4--It was divulged to- day that the reparations agreement between Germany and the = United States concluded on- Dec. 28, con- tains a clause whereby the United "| States government decalres express- fy it regards good will as the sole and sufficient guarantee for fulfil- ment by Germany, of the obligations assumed 'under the agreement, st. . has occurred in Provinces and Carbon Monoxide Death Brantford. --Lctter in hand, she having entered the car to go out and post it, Mrs, Norman Prouse, aPik avenue, was found dead in her car in the garage yesterday' morning Coroner Dr. E: S. Hicks found. that death was. caused by monoxide poi- soning, and held that an inquest was not necessary. ai @