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ee... "All the News While | It Is News" ' ¢ Oshawa Daily Tunes Succeeding The Oshawa Daily Reformer A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City - ell e------ Canads ey Estapt Sumduys and Puli Every OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 1930 15 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy TWELVE PAGES | VOL. 6--NO. 24 i News in Brief (By _anadian Press) ® Allege High-Grading . Porquis Junction.--Alleged to have been high-grading, Mrs. Mary lcynska of South Porcupine, arrested on a passenger train here by Sergt. Frank Gardner of the Provincial police post at Coch- rane. The woman, it was alleged, had in her possession more than 50 ounces of almost pure gold. -- Homes Guelph.--Making the rounds of several streets near the O.A.C., burglars entered and ransacked seven homes during the night while occupants slept. a Ld tr Gangster New York.--Charles Donnelly, said by police to have been the successor of "Wild Bill" Lovett as head of the Brooklyn waterfront racketeers, wag shot and killed on a'pler at the foot of Main street, Brooklyn. ~~ .. Small Theft; Long Term Detroit.--Convicted of a robbery in which his loot was three cents an da comb, Louis Krawczak, 18 years old, was sentenced to Jack- son prison for from two to ten years, LJ » * b Named to Council Stratford.--David Easson is now a= member of the city council here. He (qualified for the seat left va- cant by the dismissal of Tom Brown former alderman, now sought by rolice for the theft of over $213,- 400 from his clients. Ed * ® Escaped Man Caught Jacksonville, Fla.---Immigration officials announced the arrest of Harold Frank Peters, wanted in Regina, Sask., where he escaped from the penitentiary while serv- ing' a sentence of 22 years. * Ld - Had Narrow Escape Brockville.--H. W. Imerson, road overseer. had a narrow escape from being burned to death when his automobile overturned and destroyed by tire on the Perth highway, six miles from here. Im- erson escaved alive by breaking a window 'of the car. but was cut abont the hands and burned about the face. ~ rd - & Re a Parader Fined Yaneouver.-- David Lvall, one of the demonstrators arrested when police broke un a paride of: un- emploved,, was fined $25 In police coutt today on a charge of assault ing aspolice officer. wh 4 » * - : Flection 'Guebec.-- Provineial 'elections i» Quebec. will ba held in the second or third week in May. accordine to eurrentg ossip in legislative lob- 'bies. . " Ld * vn Indvetry Tied Un ~moronto.--The cloak making in- dustry is 100 ner cent. par-lvzad as g result of the walkont of 1.- 600 workers vastardav morning ernard (Shane, international orran {ger of the Garment Workers' un- joni, announced. . 4 »* Five at Wastnort Brockvilla--Firae todav Aestrov- ed a two-storey frame prildine in Westnort., dnine Aamare estimated at $36.000, Thabhuilding was beinz renovated bv James Rvan to serve as a hotel, The fire is believed to Have orizinated in the living quart- ers of Ryan and had eained sneh headway that the volunteer fire brigade could do nothing. Ryan was awakened by the smoke and flames and managed to escape with difficuliv, LJ LJ LJ idine Natives Given Freedom Into: New Zealand.--Thir- ty-two natives of Samoa who are membérs of the Samoan League for Native Home Rule, after spending two weeks in hiding in the bush fn Samoa, have had an interview with the resident administrator and have received permission to return home. Information from Samoa is that they intimatca they would abandon the league, which has peen proclaimed a seditious or- ganization. . $ No Feders] Ooniral J wa, Jan. ~Liquor ware- ---- to be abolished in British Columbia by provincial legislation are of a type not under control of dominion authorities, officials of the national revenue denartment ex- plained last night. They are ware- houses containing liquor of Cana- dian manufacture on which all do- minion taxes have been paid at the distillery and which is being stored tion for export. Domin- : wer Lake te 'winds: fair and mod 'ay cold today and g United States Secretary of State Expresses Hope for Restriction of Submarine Use, or Their Total Aboli- tion SEE NEW CLAUSES INTERNATIONAL LAW Strong Disposition Among Representatives of Some of the Five Powers to Put Humanizing of Naval Warfare on Conference Agenda (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) London, Jan. 29.--Drafting of a humanitarian code for the conduct of sea warefare, with particular referen- ce to submarines, was under consid- eration today as one of the possible tasks of the naval conference. As the various conversations be- tween the national delegations pro- ceeded in preparation for tomorrow's plenary session it was disclosed there was a strong disposition in some quarters to include discussion of hu- manizing naval warfare in the con- ference agenda- Colonel Stimson, United States sec retary of state, last night said that if abolition of the submarine was im possible the United States hoped to restrict its use. It was understood the French would like to go even further and draft a code governing other types of warships. There was no expectation in in- formed circles that the abolition of submarines would be possible or that any code of sea conduct broad en- ough to deal comprehensively with the old question of "freedom of the seas" could be adopted. Nevertheless some of the delegates saw a likelihood of important new precepts on the use of naval vessels being written into international law at the present conference. MAYOR THOMPSON SCORES VICTORY Chicago, Ill, Jan. 29.--Mayor Thompson won a signal victory yesterday in the order of the state tax commission, through its chair- man, W. H, Malone, to the board of assessors to begin at once a re- assessmént of all property in the "Loop" financial and business dis- trict. This means more delay in the tax bills and collections but the mayor has asserted in pamph- lets and speeches that $300,000,- 000 in valuation had been lopped off "Loop" property while small home owners were raised the lim- §. To this action he partly as- cribes the money famine in the city hall. Tomorrow will be showdown day for all broke local governments which wish to go along with the Strawn committee and its $20,000, 000 pool. Mr. Strawn will return trom Washington and will have a conference with President Germak of the county board and Howard Elmore, president of the sanitary district. Twenty million looks big to them and they have promised to give all the guarantecs that the NAVAL DELEGATES LAYING PLANS TO MAKE NAVAL WAR MORE HUMANE BY NEW CODE MAJORITY IN THE SENATE POSSIBLE FOR GOVERNMENT Filling of Vacancies Would : Give Control to Liberals (By Canadian Press Léased Wire) Ottawa, Jan. 29.--The party standing in the senate presents ai interesting situation. For the first time since the advent of Premier Mackenzie King into office follow- ing the 1921 general election, the whole question whether or not Liberals will have a majority in the red chamber is dependent on the prime minister and his cabinet. At the moment, the party stand- ing is: Conservatives 46, Liberals 44 and Progressives 1. The com- putation of Liberal senators in- cludes Mr. Speaker Bostock, But, there are five vacancies, two in Ontario and three in Que- bec. All have been caused by the hand of death. with the paSsing of Senator J. D. Reid and Sir Ed- ward Kemp, both Conservatives from Ontario, and Senators La- Flamme, Cloran and Boyer, three Liberals from Quebec. With Sena tor Bostock occupying the speak- er's chair, the government could have a majority on any party divi- sion by making appointments to the five vacancies. Controversy on Penn Relics Rogers, Said "Art Hoax" Declares Relics Are Genuine (By Thomas T. Champion, Cana dian Press Staff Correspondent) London, Jan. 29.--Whether the chest of relics of William Penn, in- cluding what purports to be an or- iginal copy of the American Decla- ration of Independence, are genu- ine or not, is the centre of a con troversy raging on this side of the Atlantic as well as in Toronto, where the chést has found its way to the store-rooms of an art dealer. Hunter Charles Rogers, describ- ed as perhaps the greatest "art hoax" of a century, a Buckingham laborer, at first was said to have denied sending the chest to Tor- onto. The only chest of Penn re- lics he had had was sold about a year ago, In the Daily Sketch to- day, Rogers re-affirms his belief in the genuineness of the box of re- lics. He alleges that at various times he had it stored and examin- ed in his rooms at Windsor, Rogers, it had been stated, re- ceived these relics from a Mrs, Field who was originally said to be now dead. The Daily Mail, how- ever, today professes to have dis- covered the lady living at Ivor, Buckinghamshire. She is deaf and half blind, and the Mall's reporter was unable to interview her. But a friend sald she had been over half of England collecting evidence to prove that Mrs. Field was a de- scendant of William Penn. She al- so alleged she had given Rogers written authorization to sell the Strawn committee stipulates. Penn relics in America, Niagara Falls, Ont., Jan. 29.-- Mrs. Miller of this city yesterday visited the camp of her husband, Louis Carl Miller, at Montrose, near nere, and found his lifeless body lylng in a pool of blood on the k'tchen floor. He had been shot at rlose range in the back of the neck, and death had been in- stautaneous. The police have no clue to his slayer. Miller had been sitting e«ting at the table and had a fork in h's hand, and when the fatal shot was fired he slumped on to the floor, where hie was found. Doc- tors believed that desth bad taken Niagara Falls Man Slain; - No Trace Found of Slayer place about twelve hours previous- ly, which would fix the time of the murder at around 11 o'clock Mon- day night. Miller ran a camp where fish dinners were served. He lived alone. An inquest was opened last night by Coroner Thompson and adjourn ed for two weeks, Miller was 52 years of age, and was born in Kits chener, but had lived "ere for the last 22 years. Prior to prohibition he was a bartender "in local hotels. and for some, years was manager of the Parkhill Club, Niagara Falls, N.Y. He is survived by his widow and one daughter, in this city. United States Would Restrict Use of Submarines SPANISH DICTATOR RESIGNS EC RTL Ao TA ALF a LEE = PREMIER PPR since 1923, has resigned and (Gone eral Damaso Berenguer, his foe of iO DE RIVERA Who has ruled Spain as dictator | long standing, has been charged by | King Alfonso to form a new cabi- net, Rush Help to Diver Under | Water 2 Days in the administration of { Labor prime { James Henry Scullin, at the annual convention |-Australian Workers' Union today. | The resolution Confidence in Australian Govt. Melbourne, At t , Jan. 29,-- A resolution expr s8ing confidence the new Rt. Hon. was passed of the minister, expressed confi- {dence 'despite the virulent attack Pla esc trope | BOL Only from nes Take R ue Divers | ol ies but also from .inside to Northern Quebec | Town { -- | Quebec, Que, Jan. 29.~The two| Curtiss-Reid aeroplanes which left | here yesterday taking two divers to | assist in the rescue efforts at Riv | cre aux Outardes where diver Pet- er Tans is submerged, took off from | Rimouski in perfect flying weather today for the scene of the accident. The rescue divers, Quesnel Mor- ency and Levis Begin, widely exper- ienced in their line, were to start rescuc operations immediately upon their arrival at the Ontario Pa, or Company's plant at Rivere aux Out- | ardes. Latest reports from the scene | indicate that the diver, who has been | submerged since Monday afternoon is jammed in the crib work which he | was repairing. It will be necessary for divers to saw him out. In the meantime gangs of men, working in three shifts, have been maintaining a steady stream of air through the hose to his suit, Wheth- er he is being kept alive or whether he has succumbed to the intense cold he is suffering, wili not be known un- til he has been brought to the sur- face. Should the rescuc aeroplanes be delayed for any reason, it is be- lieved that shortly the sheathing of the new crib will be finished and wa- ter pumped out of it. In that case Trans will be taken from the water without difficulty. It is confidently hoped that before the end of today the Danish diver will be brought up, alive or dead. Blow Struck at Liquor Trade British Columbia Will Abol- ish Liquor Export Houses Victoria, Jan, 29.--All liquor ex. port warehouses in British Colum- bia will be abolished on June 11 next under legislation to be approv- ed by the provincial government at the present session of the legisla- ture, Premier 8. F. Tolmie has an- nounced. 1 4 This action, the most important taken to control the liquor situa tion in the province since governs ment control was introduced in 1921, was decided upon by the cabinet after the dominion govern- ment had cancelled the custom bonds of these warehouses as at June 11. The abolition of the ex- port houses, together with further important amendments to ta 1 quor act to be introduced <¥ -tly, will do much to improve the gov- ernment's control over the handl- ing of liquor, Aclared, Premier Tolmie de- . hy Labor's traditional the Labor movement." No Amnesty For Indian Offenders (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) New Delhi, India, Jan. 29.--The government of India is not pre- pared just now to grant amnesty to political offenders, owing to the existence of an active movement towards independence, declared Sir James Crerar in the Indian leg- islative assembly today. Sir James is member for Home Affairs in the executive council of the viceroy, who has supreme pow- er under the king and the Secre- tary of State for India. Sir James added the independence movement was being accomplished with threats of civil disobedience on a large scale, and numerous infla- matory incitements, Since the viceroy"s anunounce- ment on Oct. 9 last, that self-gov- ernment for Indians rer:ained the policy of the British government, Sir James continued, there had been nine sedition cases in India. No special instructions had been is- sued to local governments not to start such cases, and the govern- ment of India did not desire to concern itself with exprossions sf political opinion merely leading to talk and not revolutionary action. Its policy was directed to checking 'angerous activities, he declared NOTED CURLER DIES ROLAND M. WADDELL Well-known Peterboro curler and humanitarian, who has died. Buono Appeal Is Held Over (Special to the Times by | Canadian Press) Toronto, Jan, 29.--The ap- peal of Frank Buono, Oshawa, against his conviction and sent- ence to 15 years imprisonment for manslaughter, was laid over for two weeks at Osgoode Hall] today. Buono was convicted in con-| nection with the death of Mrs. Sophie Kobernick in Whitby| harbor in June. A IR Confidence in The Dominion | Marks Meeting Conditions in Auto Industry Discussed by Bank's General Manager | | | (Special to The Times) Tononto, Jan, 28.--Confidence | in Canada's future was the key- | note of the presiden's address de- | livered at the 59th annual meeting of the Dominion Bank, held at the | bead office here today, The de- | volopments of 1929 were intimate- | { ly analyzed, while Both the favor- | | able and unfavorable features of the present business outlook were | | frankly discussed. A large number | | of shareholders attended, and ¥F. | L. Patton, of Winnipeg, assistant- | general manager, and one of the best known bankers in Western | Canada was a director. Mr. Austin, the president, open- | | ed his remarks by referring to the great activity which had prevailed in all branches of the bank | throughout the year. He advised | the shareholders that since the | books had been closed on Decem- | ber 31, the remaining instalments of $1,000,000 of mew stock had been received, and that the laid-up | capital is now.$7,000,000, and the reserve fund $9,000,000. General Business General business, said Mr. Aus- | tin, was feeling the effect of the | slow movement cf the grain crop, | but that the outcome was awaited with nation-wide interest. "The state of business," he con- tinued' is largely a condition of the public mind, and will be good or bad as we ourselves make it. The resources and opportunities of this country remain what they have always been--the finest in the world,--and if business men will concentrate on their own af- fairs n 1930, their collective efforts will ensure another properous year for Canada." Auto Industry C. A. Bogert, general manager, in the course of his address, made a reference to the slackening of business in the automobile indus- try in the latter part of 1929, "It is said," he stated, "that the upward movement of this country's pros- perity goes hand in hand with the phenomenal rise of the automobile industry, and that their peaks will be reached simultaneously. If it turns out that we have arrived at that point, and a period of decreas- ing activity in all lines is to en- sue, such a readjustment is only normal. It is certain that we can- not expect new records in every kind of business to continue year after year." Mr, Bogert closed his address | with a note of robust confidence | in the future, i Terrific Blast Destroys House (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Stockton, Cal, Jan. 29.--A terrific explosion blew out the front of the Filipino centre, an old mansion used as a club house here, early today. Although dozens of Filipinos were sleeping in the structure no one was reported injured seriously. The tacade of the building, which | dential sections in the southern por- tion of the city, was hurled across the street by the blast. Police res- arvists surrounded the structure. Powder experts said the explosion was probably caused by a blast of black powder set under the front por { children' should see and should not } gee | bring into effect early next month throughout { where {shall advertise the fact in all their | the Large Winnipeg | Capitol is located in one of. the poorer resi-|. SAY OMAN IS MURDERED NEAR LIND an Snrrenders After Killing Mother of Three DISPUTE OVER HOUSE SAID CAUSE OF TRAGIC SLAYING AT BEAR LAKE YESTERDAY REGULATION FOR PROPER MARKING OF MOVIE FILMS Films Suitable for Children| Must Be Properly Advertised Toronto, Jan. 29.--In an effort relieve the anxiety of Ontario] regarding the movies their | to parent i the Ontario government will compelling the 400 motion picture theatres tbrough- out the province to mention m thelr advertising whether the pic- ture had been approved or not by the government board of censors, Hon. Dr. J. D. Monteith, provin- cial treasurer, said the bcard of censors has heen classifying films suitable for children or for family entertainment. "We are putting the measure into effect as soon as 400 or more exhibitors Ontario receive notifi- In cases films | they a regulation the cation of our intentions. they are offering marked "U" by the board, advertisements. It will. be com- pulsory for exhibitors to advertise | lassifications, hut it w!ll not | mean children w,11 be stopped from | viewing pletures which have not been marked in this manner. "However, when parents read a film advertisement that does not mention the offering has been ap- proved by the censors as univer- sal entertainment, they will then know we do not approve of juven- fles seeing and hearing this pic- ture," said Dr. Montelth, Theatre Gutted Theatre Building Destroyed With Loss of $150,000 (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Winnipeg, Jan. 29.--Property damage of $150,000 is estimated to have been caused by fire in the Capitol Theatre building, on Port- age' avenue, early this morning. Starting in the basement of a drug store, located on the ground floor of the three-storey structure, and north of the theatre entrance, the flames raced through the walls and flooring with great rapidity. Huge clouds of smoke rolled from the structure, as the fire spread to adjacent business places in the building. One fireman was overcome by smoke but was quickly rescued by comrades and revived without medical attention. Damage to the theatre was small but heavy loss was suffered by McReery Men's Wear Company, Dunlop's drug store, the Hart Shoe Company, and the Commodore tea room, Defective electric wiring in the basement of Dunlop's store is be- lieved responsible for the blaze. WOODSTOCK MINISTER HAS SERIOUS MISHAP | (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Toronto, Jan. 29.~Rev. Victor T. Mooney, pastor of Chalmers United church, Woodstock, is in a serious condition in a local hospital as the result of swallowing part of a tooth. The mishap occurred while the Rev. Mr. Mooney was having a tooth ex- tracted in London. In some manner the tooth was inhaled ifito the lungs, where it still remairs, presenting a Hold Toronto Broker, Theft (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Toronto, Jan, 29.--Charged hy Amos ¢Bankwitz, of Toronto, with the theft of $6,000, Willlam Sud- des, president of the C, J. and 8. Mining Corporation of Quebec, was arrested last night at his home here, The charge is made under the Security and Fraud Prevention Act of Ontarlo. ya - a -------- A o----s fl GS EE sSesil Joseph Norman Said to Have Killed 27-Year-Old Woman With an Axe, Then Surrendered to Police SET FIRE TO HOUSE AFTER THE CRIME Three Children, Aged 3 to 7, Nearly Lose Lives When Killer Pours Kerosene Over Floors and Sets Fire to Frame Dwelling (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Gooderham, Ont.,, Jan, 29.--A dispute over the ownership of ms frame house and the land on which it stood. was believed today to be hte cause of the slaying eof Mrs. Everton Switzer, 27-year mother of three children, who wag murdered with an axe by Joseph Norman at Bear Lake yesterday. After killing Mrs, Switzer, Norman set fire to the house and the three children, ranging from 3 to 7 years old, were rescued by neigh. bors. Switzer was working in the bush at the time. There are said + to have beem recent .altercations between Nore man and Switzer over the owner. ship of the property, which was held under a joint agreement. Af ter Switzer had Jeft for work, Norman, who lived, with the, zers, entered the house and told Mrs, Switzer she "would have to leave, When she remonstrated, as argument ensued. Norman attsék- ed her with an axe, according i] Norman's confession to provin police. After killing her, he pour- ed kerosene on the floors: snd fired the frame building. In a few minutes it was a roaring mass of flames. Shouldering the ave with which he committed the murder, Norman walked six miles to Gooderham, where he surrendered to provinefal police and related the details of the crime. He was placed in Jail ang charged with murder. 1 Norman is a small man, dark, and about 43 years old. He Is taciturn and is apparently resign< ed to whatever may follow his confession police state. The children are being takes care of by neighbors. > Investigate Foshay Firm (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Minneapolis, Minn.,, Jan. 29. == Federal investigation of operations of the W. B, Foshay Company has been started by L. L. Drill, United States district attorney,r he ree vealed today. Postal inspectors are working with Michael Kinkead, assistant district attorney, in & study of the Foshay Company rece ords, Dr. Drill said. The Foshay Company went inte voluntary receivership in Novem- ' ber, and with related firms is being supervised by two receivers acting under orders of the Fed court, NINETY FAMILIES SAID IN DISTRESS Four Aeroplanes Drop Food and Clothing at Hrmes of Marooned. People ' Evansville, Ind., Jan. 29.--Nine+ ty families reported in distress from lack of food and fuel in the flood-bound terfitory south of Crawleyville, Ind.,, were the im- mediate goal today of 'four na- tional guard aergplanes engaged in relief work, hn) oR One hundred and twenty bags of food and clothing were ready for the aviators to drop at the homes of these families and others. mar' ooned more than a week ago when the waters of the Wabash and White rivers overflowed, spread over a large territory, and then froze. The planes yesterday dropped packages of supplies to 20 persons isolated on Cut-Off Island, and to others in the vicinity of Hawthorne Island, Claypool Hill and Crawley- ville, in Gibson, Posey and Vane derburgh counties, --