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A Growing Newspape: In a 'Growing City a J Ihe Oshawa Daily Times Succeeding The Oshawa Daily Reformer "All The News While It Is VOL. 8--NO. 25 Published at Oshawa, Canada, E OSHAWA, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1931 12 Cents » Week; 3 Cants a Copy TEN PAGES $95,000 VOTED FOR UTILITIES BUILDING ---------- - Prospective Purchasers of Local Gas Plant Discuss Terms COMPROMISE IN RAILWAY UTILITIES COMMISSION MEMBERS IN CONFERENCE WITH REPRESENTATIVES Chairman John Stacey Says Present Project for Sale of Plant Likely to Go Before Ratepayers for Vote on By-laws DEFINITE DECISION NOT YET REACHED Private Conferences Held Yesterday Afternoon and Last Night to Consider the Terms of Proposed Sale to ' Private Interests The members of the Public Utill- ties Commission spent all afternoon and part of the evening yesterday in a private conference with repre- sentatives of a company which is interested in the purchase of the Oshawa gas plant. The meeting started at two o'clock and adjourn- ed at seven, when the members rushed home to get a hurried din- rer before. the special meeting of the commission called for eight o'clock. 'After this public meeting adjourned at ten o'clock, the pri- vate conference opened again, and continued for another hour. "Although no definite decision has yet been arrived at, it appears that the sale of the gas plant will be placed before the people for their decision," The Times was informed this morning. by Chairman. John , The matter will have to go Si befbre the city council after the commission has come td terms with the prospective purchasers, and the ratepayers will then be given the opportunity to decide on both the sdle of the plant itself, and also.the terms of the franchise which it is proposed to grant the company Lo sell gas in Oshawa. Reasons For P Sale The chief reason that the com- mission has been considering the sale of this plant, is that the pres- ent one is obsolete and that, .to make it a paying proposition, about a quarter of a million dollars would have to be spent. This would erect a modern coking plant.which would give coke and other by-products as well as gas from which to derive a revenue, and would enable the sale of gas at a much lower figure than the present one, even after deben- ture charges on the new plant were met. The difficulty with 'this scheme however, would be that it would in- crease the city's debt by about a quarter of a million, which the com- mission does not consider advisable at the present time. ROYAL TEMPLARS INSTAL OFFICERS Grand Council Officer Was Present and Took Charge|~ of Interesting Ceremon A very interesting evening was spent on Tuesday by the Royal Templars of Temperance, Oshawa Council No. 68, in the Royal Temp- far rooms over the Bank of Com- merce, . After the usual opening exercises two new members were initiated and with an expressive ceremony were duly elected into full mem- bership. Bro. Robertson of the Grand Council kindly officiated as instal- ler of the new officers. They are as follows: Past Councillor, Bro. Rich- ards; Select Councillor, Sis. D. Dalton; Warden, Sis. Edna Rennie; Vice-Councillor, Sis. Ivy Fleming: Chaplain, Sts. W. Newhall: Rorcrd. ing Secretary, Sis. Jean Rennie; Financial Secretary, Si rell; Herald, Bro. D. Farrell; Depu- ty Herald, Bro. Roy Martin; Guard Sis. Jean Morrison; Sentinel, Bro. Earl Newhall; Pianist, 8is. B. Burns. ' Speeches were given by Bro. Rob- ertson, of Grand Council and Bro. Fletcher of Oshawa Council, After the meeting wax over a funch was served. Lodge members are looking forward to perfect weather for a sleigh riding party on Tuesday evening, February 2rd. WEATHER Forecast--ILower Lakes and Georgian Ba rong south east, shifting to westerly wind. ith snow, to- night. Saturday, west and north wee! winds, fair and a uttle colder, ASK REDUCTION OF TEN PER CENT. IN ELECTRIC RATES Recommendation of Oshawa Commission To Be Sent on to Provincial Hydro- Electric Body A definite recommendation to the Hydro Electric ower Commission of Ontario that the rates for elec- tricity in Oshawa be reduced ap- proximately ten per cent, was adopt- ed by the Oshawa Public Utilities' Commision at a special meeting last night. The H.E.P.C. will be asked to make an analysis of the present situation and draw up a new schedule of rates as quickly as possible. This action was taken on a mot- fon of Commissioners G. D. Conant and @. C. Allchin, and followed no- tice given at the first regular meet ing of the Commission for the year. by Mr. Conant, that he would move this reduction in rates. Commissioner Conant stated that at December 31, the electrical ai- vision of the commission's business had on hand an accumulated sur- plus of $65,000. It was estimated that this figure would approximate $79,000. by March 31, and $100, 000 by the end of 1931, even on the basis of lowered rates. If a sum of $50,000 was spent for a Public uty lities office building out of this amount, there would still be left over $50,000 as an accrued surplus at the end of the current year. The chief thing that could change this financial situation would be the 13th bill from the H.E.P.C,, in which there was always a possibili- ty of an increase in power rates to the city. However, this was not very probable, Commissioner Cons ant remarked. Chairman John Stacey said that he favored a reduction in rates, but not a statement of ten percent. He suggested letting the H.E.P.C. make any reduction they saw fit after sur- veying the local situation. The motion of Commissioners Conant and Allchin read: "That this commission is desir- ous that a reduction iu electrical rates be effected to the extent of ten percent or such other reduction as the analysis of the H.E.P.C, may show to be advisable; "And that the HE.P.C. be re- quested to make an analysis of the Oshawa system for that purpose as soon as possible." MONEY REFUND MAY COME SOON ASpecial to The Times) {jton, Jan. 30.--~Chances that deffauded women all over the coun- try who were drawn into the Hoov- er Apron swindle, an unique racket devised by Jacob Miller, debonair ew York youth, will have their de- posits restored within a week or ten days were built up at city police court this morning when Miller, the man of many aliases, 'appeared again before Magistrate H. A. Bur- ridge and asked permission to waive his first election, a high court trial. He wished to be tried by the mag- strate, he said, on the conspiracy charge. ? "Do I-understand by that that you wish your own voluntary evi- dence in the false pretenses charges to be entered into the conspiracy charge trial?" 'asked Crown Attor- ney George W. Ballard, K.C. Ap- parently Miller's' voluntary evi- dence was damning, and he had not asked for court protection in the preliminary hearing. "Oh, No," came back the astute New Yorker. The case was adjourned one week ind even if Miller obtains his aec- quittal on the conspiracy charge it will so speed up the affair that his female victims will be right in line to get their money returned by po- lice and post office authorities, Detective Digby Sharpe, who handled the case for the local po- lice department, this morning said that the cheques and money orders which, incidentally were still com- ing, were so well in order that every cent with the exception of $10, which cannot be accounted for, would be returned to the victims. William Schreiber, who until yes terday was acting as Miller's legal representative, was given $180 by his client but turned this in to the police department when he decided to drop the case, thinkink that 4t was not fair---even for a lawyer-- to earn his wage when the wage came from the pockets of innocent and, in some cases, penurious wo- men. : FARMERS ORGANIZE 10 MEET ACTS OF HYDRO COMMISSION Deputation Interviewed Pro- vincial Body to Seek Re- dress of Grievances--New Legislation Sought The Farmers' Right-of-Way As- sociation of Ontario, | which was formed at Brooklln Wednesday night to press the claims of the farmers of this district who have had hydro towers erected on their property recently bythe Hydro- Jlectric Power Commission of On- tario, will apply to the legislature of Ontario for an amendment to the Power Commission Act, to re- strict the powers of the HE.P.C. in regard to crossing farmers' lands and to provide for an equit able re-imbursefient to the farm- ers for damages suffered already in the placing of these towers, A long résolution which em- bodies the farmers' grievances in this matter, was passed at the or- ganization meeting of the new as- sociation Wednesday night, and 'his resolution will be forwarded to the provincial government ano also to the house leader of the op- position, W. E. N. Sinclair, M.P.P, 'or South Ontario, Officers were also elected at the meeting, as follows: Officers Elected Hon. pres., George McLaugh- lin; president, Arthur J. Nesbitt, Brooklin; secretary, ¥. M. Chap: man, Pickering; diréctors, Wil- llam Cooper, Brooklin; Ceorge (Continued on page 10) GHANGF LIKELY IN CONVENTID® MATES Legion Delegates Will Prob- ably Be in Oshawa on * August 26, 27 and 28 -- Jellicoe Expected August 27 There is a docided possibility that the dates for the provincial convention of the Canadian Legion originally set for August 19, 20 and 21, will be put back one week fn order to fit in with the plans for the visit of Admiral Jellicoe and other delegates from twenty. three countries of the Empire, who will be in Canada for the Bl-ennial Council of the British Empire Ser- vice League. Mr. McIntyre Hood, president of the Oshawa Branch of the Legion, while in Toronto this week, learned that the pos- sible dates for the convention now are August 26, 27 and 28, and, since August 29 is Warriors' Day at the Canadian National Exhibi- tion, this would fit in with the or. iginal plan. It is also stated that Admiral Jellicoe will visit Oshawa on Thursday, August 27. The Do. minjon convention of the Leglon, which is to be held in Niagara Falls, would, if these arrangements are confirmed, as it is expected they will be, will open on Monday August 31, and delegates from all over Canada will arrive in Toron. to on the Saturday previous to take part in the Warriors' Day parade. PENSION TRIBUNAL DATES NOT FIXED Delay Is Caused by Great Congestion of Cases Which Are Waiting for Hearing - Although it was announced some time ago that a sitting of the Pension Tribunal would be held in Osbawa early in 1931, to hear pension appeals of local veterans and windows, no date has yet been set for this hearing. The adjust- ment officer of the local branch of the Canadian Legion has been pressing for the setting of a date, but so far it has been impessible to secure a definite reply, on ac. count of the thousands of cases which are waiting for hearings all over Ontario. : - It is anticipated, however, that an announcement will be possible in the near future.' Wher the tribunal is held here, loéal vet. erans will not only have at their dispbsal the services of ("ie Czu adian Legion, but also those of Harry Bray, pensions advocate for this district, who has a large num ber of cases referred to him fre Oshawa at the present time. g SERVICE INDICATED BY COMMISSION CHAIRMAN Reduction of Service on Whitby-Lindsay Line Seems As- sured, But Will Not Be So Drastic as That Recently An- nounced--Good Case for Municipalities Was Present- ed at Hearing Held Yesterday (By Whitby Staff Writer) Whitby, Jan, 30, 1931.--A re- duction in the present train ser- vice on the Whitby-Lindsay branch of the Canadian National Railways will undoubtedly be made, but net to the extent of seventy-five per cent. as has been proposed by the railway, and to which strong ob jection has been taken on every hand, This in substance was the intimation of Chairman Norris of the Board of Rallway Commission- ers at the close of the hearing held in Whitby Council Chamber on Thursday. The chalrman, who with his as- soclates gave the representatives of the various municipalities a most impartial hearing, intimated also that the question now before the Commission was a most diff} cult one to setiie, with the result hat it would be some time before judgment was delivered, In the meantime, however, the present service on both the Whitby-Lindsay and Orono-Port Hope lines will not be disturbed, Made Good Impression Whatever the outcome of the "hearing may be, there is a strong feeling among those who attended that a good case was presented to the Commissioners, and that the facts, were convincing enough tu warrant the Commissioners de- ciding that this district is certainly entitled to better treatment at the hands of a government-owned road. The large delegation on hand from the various municipalities interested must have impressed the Commissioners An Alternate Service The most important suggestion for a solution of the existing problem may be sald to have come from Samuel Jeffrey, of Port Perry, who has made a complete study of it with the result that he was able to give the Commissioners many tigures for analysis, Mr. Jeffrey asked for consideration of a pro- prosal that the C.N.R. operate a train from Port Hope to Toronto via "Peterboro in the morning which might be diverted via Man- illa ana Whitby, reaching Toronto at the same time, with a return trip in the afternoon on the exist- ing schedule. To give Uxbridge Town their present service lhe (Continued on page. 10) Interesting Lecture on The Imperial Conference Tracing the history of Colonial and Imperial Conferences from the year .1837. when the first confer. ence was held in Lendon, down to 1030, Professor C. 'M. Jonesg, lec- turer in English literature at the "ollege of Education, University of Toronto, took as his subjoct, 'The Imperial Conference" at the Uni- versity Extension course class last night. At all conferences, he stat. ed, three main subjects had been discussed Imperial politics, de. fenee and trade regulations, The First Conference At the first conference, Profes- sor Jones declared, the powers of tho colonial governors, preferen- tial trade and naval defence were the matters discussed. Again in 1894 preferential trade came up, and Sapdford Fleming struggled hard for the building of the . Pacific Cable which fin. ally became a reality in 1902. Then as now Imperial preference was favored by the overseas dominions, but disapproved of by the British government, Joseph Chamberlain dominated the conferences of 1897 and 1902 and appealed to the overseas states- men to co-operate with the mother country in her titanic task of en. deoavoring to look after the affairs of so vast an empire. In that year inter-imperial free trade was urged, Hut despite Chamberlain's ability and cnergy, little was ac- complished. In 1927 it was decided to hold an Imperial Conference every four years. Owing to the German naval menace a special conference was held in 1909 and Australia and New Zealand thereafter made important naval contributions. Two years later the Australian statesman, Ward, advocated an Im. perial Parliament, but owing to the opposition of Mr. Asquith and Sir (Continued on page 10) Songs Composed by Oshawa Girl Are Given Favorable Reception Evelyn Johnston (Mrs. Walter Branch), member of Johnston's Magic and Fun Show, has been in Winnipeg, where with Captain T. W. James and the Princess Patric- a's band, she has been entertain- ing delegates to the Western Can- ada Fairs Association, Class A and the Western Canada Fairs Associa- tion, Class B, at conventions held in the Royal Alexandra and Fort Garry hotels respectively. Two songs which she composed herself "The Prairie Rore," and "Saskatoon," recelved a favorable reception when sung by Evelyn Johnston. The Winnipeg Free Press comments that the musical program was of "excellent variety and en- tertainment." It is interesting to note that an- other song recently composed by this well known artist entitled "You" is being employed as the theme song in a new talking ple- ture by Warner Bros., talking ple- ture producers of Hollywood. Decision on Automobile Imports Waits For Mr. Bennett's Return Ottawa, Jan. 30.--No action was taken by he Cabinet yesterday concerning the representations of the automobile industry with re. gard to the valuation for duty pur- poses of United States automobiles imported into Canada. The Prime Minister was preoccupied with oth- er matters and consideration of the customs duty on automobiles was left over until he returns from Washington. - It has been suggest- ed to the Government that the pre. sent method of computing the du. ty upon the United States list price less the discount allowed to Cana- dian distributers is unfair. inas- much as a generous discount re- sults in considerably less protec- tion to Canadian manufacturers. The Canadian distributers of Am. erican cars also have made submis- sions and have reminded the Gov- ernment that $80,000,000 is in- vested in Canadian property, such as show rooms. Considerable in. terest is manifested in the Gov. ernment's decision and some an- nouncement is anticipated in the near future, TWO CHILDREN DIE IN FARMHOUSE FIRE Ottawa, Jan. 30.--An explosion of coal oil poured into a stove to hasten a cooking fire caused a blaze which resulted in deaths of two children in the farm house of Donald E. Campbell, near Thurso, Que., Thursday. Campbell's one year old daughter, Verda, succum- bed in hospital here early today of her many burns. His son, Gerald, aged two, died while being ecar- ried from the farm house to the Ottawa train, SEVENTEEN INJURED IN NEW YORK FIRE New York, Jan. 30.--Flames levelled a six storey building on upper Broadway early today, driv- ing more than 200 persons into the cold, injuring 17 others and throw- ing the great white way into a tur- moil. Of the injured two firemen were grieviously burned, and two news- paper photographers were danger- ously hurt & block from the fire when a flashlight powder prema- turely exploded. NO ACTION TAKEN FIR REDUCTION OF WATER RATES Subject Discussed by Util- ities Commission, But No Agreement Could Be Reached on Policy Although the Oshawa Public Uti- litles Commission last night debated and discussed and argued about the proposed' reduction in water rates and a consequent increase in charges levied against the city for fire protection in regard to water services, nothing was accomplished, the discussion ending only in a mot- fon to adjourn it to the next meet- ing of the commission. At the present time the city is pay ing $60 per hydrant per year, which amounts to about £12,000. The cost of operating the waterworks division last year was about $110,- 000, which included debenture pay- ments of about $70,000 and operat- ing costs of about $40,000. The commission met last night fresh from a conference with the fire protection and city property committee of the city council on Wednesday night, at which the whole question was discussed with- out a decision. The members of the council pretty generally contend that, at this time when taxes are so hard to collect, nothing more than absolutely necessary should be loaded onto the mill rate, and that it the water rate cannot be reduced without taking the money from the people as a whole, the rates should be left ar they are. Various Proposals The proposals put forward last night were many and varied. They included: Increasing the hydrant rental to $70 per year, which would bring the total to about $16,800, or about gne mill on the dollar, an increase of about $4,800. Increasing the hydrant rental to $75 per annum, bringing the tota: to about $18,000. Increasing the hydrant rental to $100 per annum, which was the ori- ginal suggestion made by Mr. Con- ant, This would double the city's (Continued on page 8) REAL SNOWSTORM VISITS OSHAWA Blustery Gale, However, Is Expected to Pass Over by Tonight --. Fine Weather Coming ° A real snowstorm, possibly the first this winter to merit the title, has been raging in Oshawa and district, during the past twelve hours. Ac- ocmpanied by a fair wind the snow has been sifting down from the grey sky in almost incessant gusts. The flakes are tiny and as they are chas- ed about by vagrant breezes they re- semble puffs or smoke. Few pedestrians were seen on the streets this morning and those who were going about had their overcoat collars muffled about their ears. Snowflakes are not respecters of per- sons, however, and today they had an uncomfortable havit of dashing into one's face. It didn't matter whose face it was and. they lit upon red noses and homely countenances with as much glee as they flew into pretty faces and rosy cheeks. - 'The weather man reported at noon that the blustery gale would be all over by tonight and that a few days of fine weather can be expected. "o- day's gale was unexpected, und was due to a depression which was cen- tred over Alberta yesterday moving castward with great rapidity. -------------- DOGS NOW KILLED BY ELECTRICITY Oshawa Humane Society Puts Electrical Extermin- ator to Use for the First Time * The electrical exterminator which had been installed by the Oshawa Humano Society in its new dog pound on Ritson road south, was given its first trial yesterday and proved to be a marked suc- cess. This exterminator was construct. ed for the society by J. 1. Hirst, a foreman at Fittings, Ltd. A dog was electroented with it yesterday fn the presence of the owner, by Hydro Inspector G. L. Gibson, Im- mediately the current was turned on, the dog lapsed into uncon: sciousness and was dead in four and a balf seconds. COMM_.SSION EXPECTS CALL FOR TENDERS TO BE MADE BEFORE MARCH BANQUET HELD BY BROOKLIN BRANCH CANADIAN LEGION Addresses Delivered by Pro- vincial Officers and Mem- bers of Municipal Council (Miss Kleanor Mackey, Correspon- dent) Brooklin, Jan. 30.--An enjoyable and inspiring event was held at the Brooklin hotel last pight, when the Brooklin Branch the Cana- dian Legion held a banquet to which the members of the municipal coun- cil and other prominent residents of the community had Deen invited, and at which the chief speakers were M. Mcintyre Hood, of Oshawa, second provncial vice-president of the Legion, and Rev. E. R. Adye, of Whithy, zone representative. The dining hall was filled with a merry crowd of war veterans and their friends, and after full justice had been'done to a splendid dinner, an excellent program of specches was presented, with Dr. James Moore, president of the branch, as toast- master, - After a speech of welcome to the guests, .and of appreciation of the support giveu the Legion in Brook. lin by the community, Dr. Moore called upon W. F. Weir, township councillor, to propose the toast to the municipality, which was re- sponded to by C. L. Mackey, reeve of Whitby township. These two speeches were filled with interest. ing references to the pioneer days, and were highly interesting. The toast to "Our Country and Empire," proposed by C. R. Hanna, was responded to by Rev. P. L. Jull, who delivered an impressive address on the ideals which made the Empire great. The toast of the evening, that to "The Canadian Legion," was pro- posed by M. McIntyre Hood and re- sponded to by Rev. E. Ralph Adye, Both of these speakers dwelt on the aims and objects and the achie- vements of the Legion, speaking of its central purpose of service to the community and the country, as well as to comrades and dependents, and stressing the unifying influence of the Legion in the national life of Canada. The toast to fallen comrades was proposed by S. Lockyer, and re- sponded to by Dr. R. H. Campbell. Brief speeches by Councillors Cook and Jones, A. J. Graves, A. H. Power and the hard-working secre- tary, E. Shortridge, brought an ex- cellent program to a close. ALL ONTARIO SWEPT BY WINTRY WEATHER (Ci Press Dx }} Torouto, Jan. 30.--Central On- tario is today "enjoying" a touch of the "old time" winters and those who recently harbored some thoughts of a change in Canadian climatic conditions are readjusting their impressions. In the north the storm is moderate 'but snow- shovelling comes in handy, just the same. Southwestern Ontario apparently has missed the fun, but according to all appearances the east will be in the thick of the tight tonight. : SALVATION ARMY SPECIAL MEETING Inspiring Messages Deliver- ed by Eight Students From Toronto Training School Another splendid crowd attend- ed the third of the evangelistic gatherings in the Salvation Army Citadel last night. - A special of this, as with the .other services, was the wholehearted spirited sing- ing of special campaign choruses. From the opening hymn to the benediction the whole service was a lesson taken from the highway signs seen on Provincial High- ays. Eight of the young men stu- dents spoke on different signs, from the familiar "Keep to the right" to the equally familiar one "No Parking", and splendid were the lessons drawn therefrom, The principal speaker of the night was Lieut. Colonel F. Saunders, of To- ronto, who will also be in Oshawa next Wednesday night. This afternoon at 4.00 p.m. a school children's veriety meeting will be held, and at 8 p.m. the sub- Jeet of the service will be "Holy Living." Staff Captain Keith and the students from Toronto, will of course be the leaders. Appropriation of Necessary Funds for Erection of Pube lic Utilities Commission Building Made at Meeting Held Last Night LOCAL CONTRACTORS TO HAVE PREFERENCE Plans Call for Two Storey Office Building To Be Erected at Corner of Met- calfe and Simcoe Streets An appropriation of $55,000 for building and equipping a new office building was passed by the Oshawa Public Utilitiess Commission last night. Tenders will be called as soon as the tentative plans have been approved by the Hydro Elecs tric Power Commission of Ontario, and working plans and specifica« tions have been completed by the architect, C. C. Stenhouse. It ia expected that the tender call will be made before March 1, and local contractors will be given the pree ference on the job. The commission decided las8 night to construct the building in a fireproof manner, walls to be of sole id brick, with steel beams and joist, and concrete floors. The building will be 50 by 75 feet in size, with two stories and a fully finished basement. It will be located at Metcalfe and Simcoe streets. It is expected to let one general cone tract, with separate, contracts for plumbing, heating and electric wire ng. The funds for the ereetion of this building are now on hand, and will be taken out of the accumulated surplus from the electric system, The sum of $5,000 has been appros priated for land, and $50,006 toy the building and all equipment, ins cluding architect's and other fees. The main entrance to the builde ing will be on the east side, from Simcoe street. The stairway will lead into a wide corridor, to the right of which will be the large of« fice, 31 by 17 feet in size, with tells ers' cages, for collection of accounts, and general office business. To the left of this corridor as one enters, will be the private offices of the 4 electric and gas divisions, as well ag . | space for their clerical staffs. Most of. the partitions downstairs will be of'the semi-portable type of pressed steel, and including a large amoung of glass. The top floor will include a waite ing room in the centre with doors leading to all the offices. On this floor will be & board room 30 by 17 feet in size, in which the commis sion will be able to hold its meet ings. There are also several large offices on this floor. The basement will be finished so that offices can be installed in it at (Continued on page 8) NATURALIZATION CAMPAIGN OPENED Meeting of Ukrainians Held Last Night Told of Ad- vantages of Canadian Citizenship Another campaign for naturali- zation of Ukrainians was launched at a big Ukrainian mass meeting held in the Prosvita Hall, Albert street, last night. About 250 men and women crowded the hall and attentively listened to the speakers for two hours. held under the auspices of the local Ukrainian Citizenship Com- mittee which was organized last winter for the purpose of encour. aging and helping the Ukrainians and other Slavic people in Oshawa to become Canadian citizens. The main speaker at the meets (Continued on page 10) Peterboro Girl Killed d Sleighing Peterboro, Jan. 30.--After the sleigh ofi which they were coasting on a eity street collided with a motor truck at an intersection, eight-year-old Audrey Morgan died from a fractured skull in Nicholls' Hospital, and Hazel Rey« nolds, aged 9, is in the same hose pital in a critical condition, suf fering from severe head injuries. The two children on the same sleigh had just reached Water Street as the truck driven by Regie nald McKeown came along. The driver declares that" he swung his truck sharply to the right, but the coaster went under the fromt wheel. The Morgan girl was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Morgan, Water Street. The meeting was