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A} . at the ca 4 haa Daily Tones Succeeding The Oshawa Daily Reformer. News While It Is News" a OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1930 15 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy TWELVE PAGES VOL. 7--NO. 73 ° Hon. F. T. Smye 11 Hamilton,--Hon. Fred T. Smye, minister without portfolio in the Ferguson Government, is serious- ly ll at his home on Aberdeen Avenue. ] Ld »* Ld Néw Trial For Pantages . Los' Angeles.--Alexander Pah- tages, one of the country's best known vaudeville circuit owners, was granted a new trial yesterday on Bis conviction of attacking Eunice Pringle, 17-year-old * L Wuren dt © oh od . VICTIM IDENTIFIED Pémbroké.--The body of a man found near the Canadian Pacific Railway right of way here has been identified as that of Gus Guay, Pembroke. Previously it- was be- lieved to be that of Joseph Labbie of Arnprior. Guay is believed to have niet death when he leaped from a moving train on which he was "beating" his way. DEEKS VS. WELLS SUIT IS DISMISSED Torénto, Sept. 27--Mr, Justice today dismissed the action brought by Miss Florénce Deeks of Toronto, claiming $500,000 damages from H. G. Wells, the famous British author and from McMillan and Co. publish- ers. Plaintiff alleged Mr. Wells had used the manuscript of her work "The Web" 'in preparing his "Outline of History." - MAN AT 76 SPENDS . 3YEARS AT OXFORD Halifax, N.S.--Fresh from three terms at Oxford, spent in the study of philosophy and higher critic- ism, Andrew Halkett, who has seen more than half a century of ser- vice as naturalist for the Depart- ment of Marine and Fisheries, in- tends" to continue his studies and devote his spare time towriting. Mr. Hackett, on retiring from the department after fifty one years service, in 1929, left for England and énrolled at Oxford. Between college terms he visited France, Switzerland, Italy, Jugo Slavia, Greece, Holland and Belgium, be- sides travelling extensively in the United da Bae ig fyciocun naturalist, ( years old, returned is month, and went imm to his old dancer. Here to renew acquaintances. | nat" Brechin, Scotland, Mr. ore , Hackett has had an active and in- teresting career, his work having carried him into the Arctic seas and Nehring Strait as well as 'more frequented Canadian waters. FIFTY YEARS IN POSTAL SERVICE James McDougall of Christ- mas Island Has Fine Record Sydney, N.S. -- Morning and evening an eighty year old veteran of the Canadian Postal Service stands at the rail side at Christmas Island to 'take into custody His Majesty's mails from the Halifax- Sydney Express. For fifty-one years James McDougall has been sorting mail for his community. His father was firsf post master at the village, assuming his duties some ninety years ago- and comtinding in that capacity until his son took office 'in September 1, 1879, with the exception of four years during which--owing to a'change of government--the position was held by a néighbor. When James McDougall became postmiaster on his twentv-eizhth birthday, the Cape Breton Railway had mot been built, / and western mails were brought into the island by coach, For 'some years he met the mail at the Grand Narrows ferry, carrying outgoing letters the three miles distance, and returning with 'commurtications from the outside world. | When the postal service was taken over on the Intercolonial railway for- pears- ago, he took the contract for 'carrying mail to and from the train, and has hever been known to fail in 'delivery or reception of mails r.i : The late. Malcolm McDougall, the present postmaster's father, estab- lished a, mercantile business at Christmas Island one hundred and one years go, when he was sixteen years old, and that business.has been continued without intermission. It is carried on today by his son. ° FASCISM IS SUBJECT OF BITTER ATTACKS Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 27.--A violent attack on Fascism as a Kur- opeal war menace and charges of ter im and "butchery" In Ttaly were made by internationally pro- minént Italian exiles and a Bel- gian Senator testifying in bebalf of Fernand Deros, youthful Italian on trial for the attempted assassina- Hom, of Crown Prince Humbert of Officers of Permanent Or- ganization Elected at An- nual Meeting, With A. R. Alloway Again Chosen as President of Associated Welfare Societies JUDGE D. B. HARKNESS SPOKE AT MEETING Reports of Activities And Expenditures for Past Year Presented by Officers of the Organization The Oshawa Assoclated Welfare Societies, at a well attended meeting held in the council chamber fast night, was placed on a basis of per- manent organization by the adoption of a constitution and the election of a new list of officers in accordance with that constitution. In addition, the meeting discussed at some length the needs of the situation facing the people of Oshawa at the present time relating to relief and welfare work, and it was unanimously decided to launch, in the very near future, an intensive campaign to raise the funds necessary for the carrying on of this work, the. responsibility for planning the I \ 3 : on the new executive. A.'R.-Allo- way, who has acted as president of the organization for the 5% . re-elect formally organized society, P. Schell and the Rev. A, Irwin ' as vieé.presidents, George Hamilton as secretary and T. W. Joyce as treasurer. . Geo, W. Mec Laughlin was named Honorary President. In the 'course of the meeting, interesting and in- formative reports of the work ac- complished since last December by the society and by the Women's Wel- fare League were presented, and were heartily endorsed by'the meet: ing. After the opening routine business had been dealt with, the president, A. R. Alloway, delivered his address, in the following terms: The President's Address Ladies and Gentlemen: "This is the first Annual Meeting of the Oshawa Associated Welfare Societies, which wag organized at a meeting held in this room on No- vember 12, 1929 Subscription (Continued-on Page 12) HH ----™--»§_§>_es- rt Guilty of Murder Rimouski, Que.--Alberic Tau- pier last night was found guilty of the murder of Kenneth Burke, at Metis Beach, last June. He will be sentenced Tuesday. SOVIET BARRED FROM SHORT SALES ON CHICAGD MART Board of Trade Takes Action . to Redeem Falling Wheat Values (By Canadian' Press Leased Wire) Chicago, Ills, Sept. 27--A sturdy stockade was thrown up today by the Chicago Board of Trade to pro- tect weakening United States wheat values against Russian bear raids. In a resolution, unprecedented in its directors yesterday branded the selling of wheat futures by any foreign government a "new develop- ment of commerce -of seriously ob- jectionable character" and decreed "it must be brought to an end." The action, anncunced in a. tele- gram to Secretary of Agricultire Hyde whose charges of short selling by Soviet, Russia, initiated. an in- vestigation by the board, included a new injunction to put an end to bear raids and price manipulation, In his message to Secretary Hyde, President John 'A: Bunnell of the board 'expressed appreciation of the information of Soviet market opera- tions furnished by the board's busi- ness conduct committee which met with the secretaries of agriculture and commerce at Washington, and pledged "every co-operation in pro- tection of the American farmer in' the free grain markets." The ban against short selling by foreign governments was adopted yesterday after the committee had returned from Washington and con- the the board's sixty year history, { Broncho Buster Champion Killed (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Calgary, Alta, Sept. 27.--Leo. Wat- rin, one of three brothers of High River who have attained continen- tal fame as riders in first rank stampedes, died in hospital last night of injuries received when struck by a truck on Wednesday. Watrin, former holder of the Cans adian championship for broncho riding, was kneeling beside his car changing a tire when the truck struck him and carried him along the road for some distance. A charge of manslaughter has been laid against the driver of the truck, F 'SPOKE HERE LAST NIGHT JUDGE D. B, HARKNESS Of Toronto, noted Social Welfare | ;ual meeting of the Oshawa Associa- authority, who addressed the an- ted Welfare Societi#s last night. GUILTY OF ATTEMPT TO KILL PRINCE (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Brussels, Belgium, Sept. 27.-- - Fernando de Rosa, 22 years of uge, today was found guilty of attempt- ing to assassinate Humbert, Prince of Piedmont and Crown Prince of Italy, here last October and was condemned to five years' imprison- ment, JAMAICA'S TRADE COMING TO CANADA Montreal, Sept. 27.--Canada is getting all kinds. of business that formerly went to the United States, because of Jamaica's gratitude to Canada for recent tariff preference, according to L. T. Kennedy, prom- inent business man of Kingston, Jamaica, who arrived here yester- day. ; "We in Jamica are very grateful to Canada for her preference in fruits and vegetables, and as a re- sult, millions of dollars worth of business which formerly went to the United States is now being di- verted to Canada. We buy a great Thornton is Not Leaving C.N.R. London, Eng. Sept. 27--The Lon- don and Northeastern Railway to- day issued a statement denying that Sir Henry Thornton, chairman of the Canadian National Railways, would be appointed "dictator" of British railways. ; "The statement concerning Sir Ralph Wedgwood's alleged visit to Canada and discussion with Sir Henry Thornton is entirely without foundations," the railway communi- que said. "Sir Ralph Wedgwood, who is the chief general manager of the L. and N.E.R.R,, has not been in Canada and has not seen sir Henry Thornton," London, Eng--Sir William Waterlow, the retiring Lord Mayor deal of flour from you, among oth- er things," he said. of London, has been created a bar- onet by His Majesty the King. Two Ships Lost, One Missing - In Terrific Storm on Lakes - Ottawa Civic Probe Held Up Lawyer Withdraws From Ba pi Sai" (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Ottawa, Sept. 27.--The judicial probe into civic affairs of the capi- tal, which centres just now on the purchade last year of snow fighting equipment at a cost to the city al- legedly $2,400 higher than neces- sary, stands adjourned until Oct. 3. "After some 12 hours of court proceedings in which there were many startlug developments in- cluding revdlation that there had been' "trumped up" competition in the snow plow deal presiding Judge E. J. Daly closed the probe for one week to take over other court duties. The high lighs of Friday's hear- ing was the withdrawal from the case of George F. Henderson, K.C,, after a heated verbal exchange with Judge Daly. Mr. Henderson was counsel for E. N. Soper, manufac- "| turer's agent who gold the plow to the city. He accused the court of "giving him the lie direct" on the matter of whether Judge Daly or he (Mr. Henderson) had asked Mr. Sopher to file certain exhibits. Intimidation Charge Dismissed Hamilton.--Willlam Caqvert, of Toronto, Vice-President of the In- ternational Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Motion-Pice ture Projeciitniets, was acquitted of a charge intimidating An- thony Patzalek, proprietor of the Playhouse Theatre, by Magistrate Butbldze, in Police Court yester- > 0 ONTARIO GOVT, AIDS LUMBERMEN Defer Payment of Timber Dues to Allow Operations to Continue (By Canadian Press Leased Wire)' Toronto, Sept. 27.--~In order to assist the Ontario lumber industry in its present depressed state, the Ontario Government will grant to every operator the privilege of pay- ng only 50 per cent. of the dues and bonuses arising from the 1923- 30 operations, on or before October 30, 1930. This was the announcement made yesterday by Hon. William Finlayson, Minister of Lands and Forests, following the complaint made recently by a delegation of lumbermen that unless the heavy burden of taxes was lightened by the Government, this Winter's cut of lumber would be matefially re- duced with a consequent reduction in the number of men employed. The balance of the taxes owing Lo the Covernment will be carried free of interest for the next' six months or until Aprfl 30, 1931, provided that at the end of six months another 25 per cent, in paid and the remaining and last 25 per fered fith the directorate, . cent, is paid on or before October 31, 1931. | : (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Chicago, Ills, Sept. 27--Lake Michigan went mad yesterday, rag- ing and pounding upon its eastern shores, gulping down two boats, possibly three, and taking an unde- termined number of lives. : The stone-cargoed barge Salvor sank off Mu Mich., - with coastguard bea ing by, balked in rescue by the angry waters The two-master," Ourson, last of the canvas. aweied Pigs, sank s off gton, Mich, ! steel Hulled motor carrier, North Shore Milwaukee bound from Benton Harbor, Mich, with a cargo of grapes, was many hodrs overdue early today. She may have put some other port. Coast guards- n, however, Aear she may have gone down, Five men and a woman were aboard. : Believe Eight Drowned Eight men are believed "to have lost their lives in the sinking of the Salvor., Two bodies were washed ashore late yesterday. © [hree men, were lashed to the derrick which protruded above water after the barge had gone down. Three others are missing, Two men, both believed to be alive, were taken from the wreck- age of the Ivor by coast guards today. A sélrch of the sand-duned shores was also begun for the three missing men, they may have reached shore alive and been unable; because of injuries, to reach shelter, Six persons, including two women, who were aboard the Salvor, made the shore alive 'and are in hospitals, The passing of the sailing ship "Ourson" was one of the sentimental tragedies of 'the lakes, although her crew was rescued without a single loss of life. The two master had weathered' countless storms since Jez and her captain, Fred Nelson, d followed ythe lure of smacking canvas for s{ years, The steamer William 'Nelson stood by and took off the crew of seven as the "Ourson" slowly settled into the water. Before she was abandoned her canvas was cut. To have left her with sails hopefully spread is not the tradition of the inland seas. Storm damage was not confined to the lakes, City and country suffered from the high- winds, with broken windows interrupted communication service, and crop losses. Coast Guard Safe Ludington, Mich., Sept. 27.-- Eight coast guardsmen who set out from here yesterday to go to the rescue of the schooner "Dur- son" and for whom fears had been expressed during the night, are safe at Sheboygan, Wis,, according to word received here, DEPORT MIGRANTS WHO ARE DESTITUTE operating in Relieving "Unemployment (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Ottawa, Sept: 27--The problem of destitute migrants 'who have recent- ly come. to Canada .is. engaging the attention of the department of ymmi- gration, and in cases where these men have become public charges én a municipality they are being re. turned to their home countries, de- clared high officials of the depart- ment of immigration' here today, In every respect the department is co-operating with the labor de- partment 'and with employment er. vices all 'over the country, striving to relieve this situation. There was some--hope] Wheat Selling Situation Is Not Alarming CANADA SHOULD VIEW SITUATION WITH "CONFIDENCE Russian Threat, in Wheat Markets Not Substantial Says Bank Executive (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Toronto, Jeut. 27.--Like a brili- ant burst of sunshine penetrating a cloud laden sky came the an- nouncement df B. P. Alley, assist- ant general-manager of the Cana- dian Bank of, Commerce, during an interview here, that Canadians should not become alarmed over the present wheat situation but should view the with confidence, . Backing his expression of optim- ism as to the ultimate outcome with factg and figures, Mr. Alley shawed that the Russian threat to Canadian supremacy in the world wheat market, as exemplified In regent Soviet activities on grain outcome To succeed in cutting world shipments in two for one month during 1930 Russia would have to increase her wheat 600 per cent., he explained. Canada Sold Year's Crop in 1920 Regarding the fear the bottom had fallen out of the wheat mar- ket for Canadian producers, tha banking authority pointed out, the equivalent of pne 'entite year's crop was sold by the Dominion last year. This she did against a price so high as to discourage con- sumption, a declining world pur- chasing power, and keener com- petition than she is likely to en- counter this year, unless .Russia should loom up ag more of a fac- tor than seems physically possible, Outlining the general situation Mr. Alley said if there should be a tendency to think the bottom has fallen out of the market, ft should be pointed out that making allowance for a reduced carry- over, world stocks of wheat this (Continued on Page 2) Immigration Department Co- SERIOUSLY ILL ' HON, F.'L. 8 Minister Without . Ontagio cabinet, whe seriously ill at his home in Hemilton, exchanges, js a flash in the pam. | L exports ov last year by approximatel 0 to Blizzard Halts Rescue of Daring Pilot Lost in Arctic (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Prince Albert, Sagk., Sept. 27.-- Nine prsevering pilots, experienc ed in northland fI¥ing, waited to- day for cessation of a fierce Arc- tic blizzard which has interrupted the search for the missing aviator Mike Finland, A wall of snow pro- pelled by a strong wind, drove the flyers to haven yesterday at Lac La Ronge, base of the search in far northern Saskatchewan. Finland and his Indian compan ion are down on the bleak stretches of sub-arctic country somewhere between Lac La Rongé and the Wollaston Lake post, 200 miles nearer the Arctic circle. Twelve days have elapsed since the two men departed from Lac La Ronge to fly to Wollaston Lake in their plane. The Arctic storm yester- day must have placed the missing men in a perilous position, unless they are already victims of a plane crash on the barrens. Pilot P. F. Osler, director and engineer of Consolidated Mining and Smelting, in charge of the flight, will attack the treacherous north again today with the aid of nine search planes if the weather clears. Radio reports announced three more planes, piloted by flyers acquainted with the tricky elimate will join the hunt today. Finland and his companion carried two weeks' food supply and now only three days are left before their larder failg, unless they have eaten sparingly, Finland, a geologist with only. a month's flying experience, is, owever, wise to the ways of the noyth and unless fate has already vorfaken them, he is believed to be awaiting calmly the arrival of res- cuers. BURWASH ARRIVED AT OTTAWA TODAY Reticent to Discuss Trip -- Likes Arctic Exploration by Plane (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Ottawa, Sept. 27.-- Major L, T. Burwash was" more anxious to re- ceive word from hospital as to the condition of his ailing wife than to discuss his recent Arctic flight in a successful hunt for relics of the fll fated Franklin expedition of four decades ago, when he arrived home today, The illness of Mrs. Burwash is not serious. She was reported this morning as resting comfortably. But the noted explorer hurried away from the railway station for an im- mediate call at the hospital. Gathered at the depot as the train bearing Major Burwash from Win- nipeg pulled in were E. H. Phillips of the Northwest Territories branch and a small knot of newspapermen, Home once again after a trying ex- perience a happy smile played ac- ross the ruddy face of the doughty major but he nevertheless betrayed his anxiety ovey the condition of Mrs. Burwash. The Major said he enjoyed explor- ation work by aeroplane "first rate." But he waved aside the other quer: ies newspapermen fired at him. He promised an interview later in the day 'after making his official report on his finds on King William's Land to the Department of Interior. Moths Invade Guelph Guelph.«~Thought to have been attracted by the warm weather or blown from the cotton belt 'in the Southern States by the wind, mil {lons of cotton-worm moths In- vaded Guelph and surrounding dis- trict yesterday. , - Good Future for Turner Valley Further Development of Rich Oil Field Is Indicated (By Canadian Prose. Lotasd Wire) Vancouver, B.C., Sept. 27.--Re- sults obtained from the Turner Valley ofl fields indicate that its future is practically assured and there will be still further develop- ment ,declared A, B. Thompson, member of the British Council of Petroleum Technologists, and in- ternationally known oil geologist. addressing members of the Can- adian Institute of Mining and Met- allurgy here, Mr, Thompson also kelieves there are possibilities for development of the country outside the foothills which, if properly worked, could be used as a reserve. "The Turner Valley field is not on 'oil field," he said, "but a gas field. The oil that is taken out is merely a spray which comes up with the gas. However, the oll is being produced and it will be an important field for a long time," Predenting statistics which show- ed the production of the Turner Valley Mr, Thompson said the waste of gas is acusing much concern in both commercial and official of- fics. He added that at Turner Valley there are approximately 35,000 barrels a day thrown away to the atmosphere, The value of oil production there is about $4,00,- 000 g@ year he said, and approxi- mately $25,000,000 a year is the total value of wasted gas. Those working on the field are giving their attention to the conservation of gas, said the speaker, and ex- perts should, before: long, discove some means for its saving, GANADIAN GIRL 15 NOVICE CHAMP Toronto Girls Do Well in World's Typing Contests (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Richmond, Va, Sept. 27--Lucy Harding, Toronto, today held third place in the amateur class of the world's" typing championship with a speed of 114 words a minute. An- nouncement of the standing was made last night. The world's novice championship was won by Gladys, Mandley, Orangeville, Ont, with Josephiné Al- lard, Toronto, secdwd. First 'and second places in the amateur division were won by Remo Poulsen, Waterbury, = Conn, and Richard Myers, Boners Ferry, Idaho. George Hossefield won the world's professional title with a speed of 133 words a minute, two words less than the world's record. Stella Wilkins, Brooklyn, retained the women's title at 124 words a minute, } Wealthy Woman Beggar New York----Arrested for beg. ging on the streets of Manhattan yesterday, Mrs. Rachel Smolowitz, 90, was revealed as the owner of giopenty worth more than- $200,- TORONTO INDUSTRY MOVES TO CITY Welfare Society Organized on Permanent Basis MEETING DECIDES NEEDS OF SITUATION CALL FOR STRONG FINANCIAL DRIVE - WESTMAN MACHINE WORKS IS ESTABLISHING PLANT ON RITSON ROAD NORTH Concern Willl Manufacture "Whirlwind" Ice Planer and an Ice Scoring Ma. chine for Use in Skating Rinks i igs TO EMPLOY ABOUT 12 MEN AT START Oshawa Men Will Be En« gaged--Directors of New Company Will Include F. * L. Mason, George Hart and W. M. Gilbert A new industry has been secured" for Oshawa, according to announce=« ment made yesterday afternoon by the Chamber of - Commerce. The new company, formerly the West man Machine Works, of Toronto, but which will later be known as the Westman Machinery Co, Ltd, has leased the building on Ritson: Rd. north, owned by J. W. Bors- berry, and at one time occupied by | the McCullough Foundry Co. Nego-« tiations were completed yesterday, | carpenters and painters are already! preparing the building for occupa< tion and it is expected that, K mache inery will be installed and the new plant ready for occupation within as week or ten days. The establishing of the Westman Machinery Co, Ltd. in Oshawa prob« ably marks another important chap- ter in the industrial deyelopment ef the city. Although not a largé ecot- poration, it manufactures a product, the "Whirlwind" ice planer which is finding a market not only in Can- ada but in many other countries. The company will also produce an ice scoring machine which is in great demand 'by all hockey and skati rinks. Both products are covere by patent and are the result of years of study and experiment by F. C, Westman, founder of the company, and prominent Canadian inventor. | d Location The location on Ritson Rd. north! lends itself admirably for the pur poses of an industrial concern, splen« did switching facilities being 'provid« ed by the Oshawa- Railway Co. which connects with the Canadian Nitional and Canadian Pacific Rail- ways. Mr| Westman determined om. coming to Oshawa only after inten- sive negotiations had been carried on with the Chamber of Commerce, which proved to him the many ad« vantages to be found here. ' The new company has signed as (Continued on Page 3) - a 7 LABOR MINISTER SAYS GOVT. WANTS T0 AID PROVINCES: Replies, to chereau's Statement That{ Relief Plan Not Pracical (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Ottawa, Sept. 27.--Senator G. D, Robertson, minister of labor, today replied to a telepram from Premier L. A. Tashereau, of Quebec, on unemployment relief. To the wire of the Juebec Premier suggesting that the plan of the Dominion Government undeg the $20,000,000 unemployment relief bill was im- practicable, Senator Robertson has wired as follows: "Your telegram received. Sorry you deem plan impracticable. No promise was made to stop unem- ployment by Federal action. (] do seek to aid provinces and muni: cipalities in meeting their respon- sibilities if they will co-operate. Perhaps when you receive com- plete copy of regulations Monday, they will be better understood. Con- ferences with four provincial gov ernments are fixed, the first oc curring today, Would be glad to meet your government's represent atives next week if you so desire." Hl a telegram yesterday Premier Tasherean advised Senator Robert- son that he would find the munici- palities in most "cases unable to take advantage of the proposed re- lief under the Dominion Govern- meont's plans. for dealing with un- employment. Mr. Taschereau thought Senator Robertson's plan hardly practicable and expressed regret' to find that after having promised to stop unemployment in the first case you put two-thirds an din the second case three-four- thy of burden on provincial govern- ments and municipalities." He thought the provincial governments and the municipalities should have been consulted. As A