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re A Groving Newspaper in a Growing City * | The Osh aa Aail Succeeding The Oshawa Reformer gy Times PROBS. Cloudy Tonight and To- morrow With Occa~ sional Rain, VOL. 11--NO. 90 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1932 PRICE THREE CENTS EIGHT PAGES OSHAWA PEOPLE IN DAMAGE ACTION Inquiry is Ordered ALL QUIET TODAY AT PORTSMOUTH PRISON AFTER DAY OF STRIFE Warden of Pesitontioryt 3 Called to Ottawa to Make Report on Serious Outbreak Which Occur- red Yesterday Afternoon TROOPS CALLED TO QUIETEN CONVICTS Report Says Convicts Threatened to Set Fire to Penitentiary Buildings Unless Troops Were Withdrawn and That De- mand Was Granted (By The Canadian Press) Ottawa, Oct. 18.--A report on the revolt at Portsmouth Peni- tentiary yesterday will be placed in the hands of Hon. Hugh Guth- rie, minister of justice today. The acting warden at Ports- mouth, Gilbert Smith, has arriv- ed in Ottawa from Kingston, and will likely make a report to his superior officers of the justice department. In the meantime General Or- mond, superintendent of the pen- itentiaries' branch of the depart- ment, is still in Ottawa pending instructions. General Ormond was to have left for Kingston this morning. But the minister announced that in any event a complete enquiry will be held. The date, Mr. Guth- rie stated, would probably be set when the report is received by him from Acting Warden Gilbert Smith, formerly an inspeetor in the penitentiaries branch at Ot- tawa. Quiet Today Kingston, Oct. 18.--Ports- mouth Penitentiary appeared de- serted today following yester- day's riots which resulted in the calling of the militia, No prisoners were seen on the streets outside the high grey walls. Unlike most days when the new women's 'prison a block away is a hive of activity, not a convict was working. On the walls of the penitenti- ary the guards walked nonchal- antly along the narrow catwalks, with riot guns slung over their arms. Impassive and straight, the mounted guard sat on a grey horse outside the gate, He said nothing in reply to questions and did not even turn his head. Newspapermen were at the prison early today. They could not see the warden, they were told. Whether or not work was being carried on inside the walls could not be learned definitely. It was understood, however, all prisoners were locked fin their cells and would not be allowed (Continued on page 6) JUDGES FAIL TO NAME WINNERS IN WINDOW CONTEST Excellence of Farm Product Displays Provides Hard Task for Judges It was found impossible last night for the judges in the win- dow-dressing contests for green- grocers and butchers, held in connection with the Ontario Pro- duce Campaign being sponsored this week by the Department of Agriculture, to make any definite announcement regarding the final award of prizes. Mayor Thomas Hawkes, who was to have acted as one of the judges, with W. M. Croskery, the agricultural representative in On- tario County and C. E. Broughton of the Ontario Marketing Board, was unable to act owing to a meetin~ of the Citv Council. Wh nis was k: Mr. Cros- kery and Mr. Broughton persuad- ed A. Archibald, principal of the Whitby High School, to act as (Continued on page 6) CANON WOODCOCK 10 SPEAK HERE Will Address Opening Meeting of Simcoe Street Brotherhood For the opening meeting of the season of the Simcoe United Church Brotherhood, an outstanding speak- has been securéd in the person of Rev. Canon 3 WV oodcock, of To- dvonto Canon Woodcock will deliver the open- ing address at the meeting to be held on Thursday evening of this week, in the church hall, A chicken pie supper will be served, and all men of the church will be heartily welcomed on 'this occasion. A free will offering will be taken, and there will be no charge for the supper. The Simcoe Street Bro- therhood has had many outstanding speakers at its meetings in past years, and the new season is ex- pected to be started off with great success. District Governor Visited Rotary Club and Made Plea For International Goodwil! The Oshawa Rotary Club yes- terday was visited by the District Governor of District No, 27, of Rotary International, Rev. Phil Mosher of Niagara Falls, New York. In addition to holding a conference with the local club council, Rev. Mr, Mosher was the speaker at the weekly luncheon of the club at the Hotel Genosha at noon. Mr. Mosher gave an in- teresting address on Rotary aims and ideals, stressing the value of the friendships and fellowships found in Rotary. of the splendid work, not only in dol- lars and cents, but in work of an idealistic and spiritual charac- ter, and in promoting friendship and fellowship throughout the world. Rotary has a philosophy that not only preaches good, but puts it into practice." Rotary, said the speaker, was doing a great work in bringing out men and training them to be speakers, in drawing out sugges- tions for the benefit of the com- munity and the world, and put- ting them into operation, The community, he said, needed such "The Rotary Clubs world," he sald, "are doing (Continued on page 6) LEGAL SQUABBLES OVER CITY FARM AGAIN AIRED AT COUNCIL MEETING Several communications from the Arnold Brothers and their legal ad- visers, Greer and Humphreys, were tabled at last night's meeting of the City Council in connection with the settlement of their claim for dam- ages to the property which they lease from the city, and also regard- ing a renewal of the existing lease. The Arnold Brothers, in a letter to council, ask for re-consideration of the matter of granting a new lease on the farm for a term of five years from April 1, 1933. T* ~~ say in their communication "The tenants will erect, and make . all ordinary repairs to buildings and keep up fences at their own ex- pense, and make other improve- ments as they sec necessary. "We will accept the award of full damages to property by sani- tary sewer if above is satisfactory. "We will agree to pay $450 a year for five years.' Further Demand A communication to council by Greer and Humphreys, solicitors for the Arnold Brothers, also dealt with the matter of damages to the pro- perty leased owing to the construc- tion of the sanitary sewer, The solicitors ask "Whether the decision is definite on the part of the city as we are commencing ac- tion unless a substantially greater sum is paid our clients although, without prejudice, we think they would accept $200." Legality Questioned A further letter from Greer and Humphreys, writing as legal coun- sel for the Arnold Brothe f ques- Into Rioting at Penitentiary TRUE BILLS ARE RETURNED IN oIX CRIMINAL CASES Heavy Docket For Justice Kerwin at Supreme Court In Whitby (By Whitby Editor) Whitby, Oct. 18--The grand jury at the Supreme Court in Whitby on Monday returned true bills against six persons charged with violations of the criminal code, while in an- other case no bill was round. Those who will face trial and the offenses charged against them are: Cecil Murphy, rape; Ernest Jones seduction; FEdwin Horner, theft; Edwin Horner, maiming a police of- ficer; Edward Barker, theft of a motor car; Leslie Barber, theft of a motor car. In the case of the King vs. Wal enta Perkala, charged with having carnal knowledge of a girl of tend- er vears, the jury, after hearing the evidence of some witnesses, return- ed no bill The special crown prosecutor is John MacDonnell, K.C., of Toronto, who will be ably assisted by Crown Attorney J. A. McGibbon. Cases Reviewed Addressing the grand jury, Mr, Justice Kerwin reviewed the cases to be brought before them by the Crown counsel, and instructed them in their duties, After hearing onc or more witnesses, they could on the evidence, return a true biil However, before returning no bill, they must hear all of the witnesses. The jurors, said his Lordship, in the discharge of their duties, would be assisted by the Crown counsel, It was the duty of the Grand Jury His Lordship further pointed out, after they had completed their court duties, to inspect the county jail, the Court House, and all insti- tutions in the county being main- tained in part or wholly by public funds. At the jail they could 'in- quire from the prisoners if they had proper accommodaton, good food and sanitary conveniences. The condition of the building could also be ascertained, also that of the Court House. After they had com- ted their inspection their duty wad\yo make a presentment and he would see that the recommendations (Continued on page 6) Activity Soon at Motors Plant Chevrolet Engines Now Being Made Ready At Walkerville Indications of increased activity at the plant of the General Motors of Canada in the near future are seen in a despatch from Windsor, stating that a start is being made on the production of motors for the new Chevrolet models, - The Wind- sor despatch says: "Tooling-up for production of Chevrolet motors is being rushed at the Walkerville plant of the Gen- eral Motors. All Chevrolet motors for the British Empire are made here. Production is expected by November 1 and several hundred men will return to work, but warn- ing is issued that there jis plenty of help already registered at the plant and no call for outsiders to apply." It is anticipated here that active operations on the Chevrolet models will be started within a very short time, and this will be of great as- sistance in handling the unemploy- ment situation in the city. ASK EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM City Council Asks Provin- cial Government To Renew Legislation A resolution emanating from the City Council of Windsor, re- garding the Mortgagors' and Pur- chasers' Relief Act, 1932, was endorsed - unanimously by the Oshawa City Council last night on the motion of Alderman Hy- man seconded by Alderman Bod- y. The Windsor resolution fnv- ours the Ontario Government being petitioned to re-enact this legislation brought in as a tem- porary measure this year, which automatically expires at the close of the next session unless such a step is taken. In sponsoring the motion to join with Windsor in the desired action Ald. Hyman pointed out that such an Act "is even more necessary now than it was be- fore", The motion was adopted by Your Property Committee of $75 as (Continued on page 3) unanimous vote. Are | A MAN WITHOUT A COUNTRY Unless the Unted States or Canada vy INVOLVED IN IMMIGRATION ROW relents, Omar Lemieux will spend | the rest of his life in jail at St, Joseph, Mo. Immigration laws of the two nations have made him a "man without a country." Lemieux had been working in the United States for 23 years when he was arrested last April as an allen and held for deportation. His two | daughters had been born here, however, so they couldn't be deported with him. Canada added a further complication by refusing to admit the family even if it left here voluntarily. Lemieux is still in jail, waiting for the United States to decide what it will do, His family has been dependent on charity during his six months in prison, Here is the Lemieux family, reunited on a visit to the prison. Plea Made for Aldermen Informed Hostel is Now Under New Jurisdiction; Unemn!loyed Girls Ald. Clifford Harman, at last | night's meeting of the City Council, introduced a motion, seconded by Ald. Jackson, to the effect that the committee in charge of the single men's hostel he reauested to report on what provisions were being made for single unemploved men during the coming winter, Ald. Boddy, Ald. Hyman, and the Mayor pointed out, however, that council has now no jurisdie- tion over this committee, While the committee was originally ap- | nointed by council it now oner- ates as a committee apnointed by the Public Welfare Board. Not Council Committee "This committee is not a com- mittee of this council, and does not report to this council," sald Ald. Boddy, "It has been ap- pointed, Ald. Kirby Ald. Bunker and 'Ald, Clark, by the Public Welfare Board as a citizens' com- mittee, not as. representing this council, just as the Shelter Com- mittee has been appointed", It was also pointed out to the sponsors of this motion that the Public Welfare Board has hardly had time yet to get thoroughly organized and any reaunests for reports would be unfair at this time, Care of Girls "As a member of the Public Welfare 'Board I think that con- sideration should be given to the unemployed single girls and (C rt'nued on page 6) REGULATIONS HERE ARE STRICT Shipping of Live Stock by Truck Is Well Regulated Commenting on an editorial which appeared in The Times last night, dealing with the conditions of ship- ping live stock by truck, Nelson Baird, inspector of the Ontario So- city for Prevention of Cruclty to Animals pointed out that while con- ditions in West might be as stated in editorial, which quoted the Win- nipeg Tribune in this re spect, they were entirely different in Ontario. In this province, said Mr. Baird, the regulations for shipping live stock by truck are cqually as strict as those which apply to the ship- ping of livestock by train, Regular inspections are made at the inspect- ing stations at Westhill and Port Hope, for this district. In addition, said Mr. Baird, the provisions of Section 542, paragraph C., of the Criminal Code, which provides penaltics up to a fine of $500 and one vear's imprisonment for people handling animals in such a manner as to cause unnecessary suffering, are applied to the ship- ping of live stock, ; On the basis of these facts, Mr. aird was strongly of the opinion that the conditions complained of in Winnipeg do not exist here, on ac- count of the regulations which are in force in Ontario and which are strictly enforced hy the Society for the Prevention' of Cruelty to Ani- mals. NO ACTION TAKEN ON WARD REQUEST Association Asks For Charge in Quelifications- For Aldermen A communication addressed to the City Council by the South East Ward Ratepayers' Associa- tion requesting that the Govern- ment be petitioned to amend the existing law in order to allow candidates to run for election as aldermen even if their taxes are not paid, was ordered 'received and fyled" at the meeting of council last night. The communication, over the signature of F, Cooper, pointed out that under existing condi- tions '""many competent men are debarred from serving as alder- men", The motion to fyle'", equivalent that no action sponsored by "receive and to a motion be taken was Ald. Babe while Ald. Harman sponsored an amendment that the matter be referred to the proper commit- tee. Ald. Harman however, could obtain no seconder to the amend- ment, his being the only dissent- ing vote when the question was put to council. FORMER ENEMY SONS MEET AS FRIENDS Amor r the 3000 Boy Scouts at the 'Dutch National Scott Jamboree held this summer near The Hague were hove from Eneland, Scotland, Belgium, France, Germany, Den- mark, Norway and Hungary. COMMITTEES OF COUNGIL PRESENT THEIR REPORTS Scales of Fees For City's Weigh Scales Are Re-Arranged At last night's meeting of the City Council the formal reports of the Board of Works and the General Purpose Committtee, submitted by Ald. Jackson and Ald. Kirby, were adopted with little discussion. The reports read as follows: Board of Works That three month's supply of sas and oil be purchased for the sprinkler and 'truck, also that one car of 4' vitrified tile for sewer connections be purchased and the Board of Works be given power to act, "Your Committee bez to recommend that in accordance with the power granted to them by the Council they have amend- ed the schedule for weigh scale fees as follows: All loads un to 300(C hs. 10c except coal. coke, sand and gravel which shall ba charred a straight Se per ton, Fractions of tons In odd lot loads will be charged as full tons; all other loads and materials charged for at present rates. General Purpose "That the Council endorse the resolution from the City of Brantford to petition the Govern- ment to amend the Act so that Municipal Clerks and Assessors will have joint authority to ~ive persons a certificate to vote who, according to the Assess- ment Roll, are entitled to vote but whose names have been amitted from the Voters' List. "Re petition from the Billiard Room owners asking for a re-! Auction in Billlard Licenses, that | no action be taken. "That the application of fieorge Bateman, corner of Wil- lam and Church Streets, for per- mission to instal another gaso- lene tank, be granted, Saw System In St. Catharines Investigate System of Vol- untary Service in Relief Work George W. McLaughlin, Chair- man of the Public Welfare Board, accompanied by Mayor Thomas Hawkes, visited St. Catharines yesterday where they conferred with civic officials regarding the methods adopted in that city for the administration of direct: re- lef. Mr. McLaughlin and Mayor Hawkes went very carefully into the St. Catharines system of car- rying out investigations by means of committees of voluntary work- ers, and it 1s expected that some definite recommendation cover- ing this phase of relief work will be tabled at to-night's meeting of the Public Welfare Board. EXTEND TIME FOR TAX PAYMENTS Penalties Will Not Be Ap- plied by Collector Until After Nov. 5 City Council, on the recommen- dation of the Finance Committee, has now granted a still further extension of the time allotted for payment of the last instalment of taxes. In introducing this recommen- dation of his committee Ald. Boddy stated 'For myself I do not like it. I do not think it is good business, but under existing circumstances 1 suppose it is nec- essary. It must not be taken as any precedent, I do not imagine it will ever be llkely to occur again, and the step is recom- mended only owing to very ab- normal circumstances." The recommendation of the committee was "That the time be extended to November 5 for the payment of the last instalment of taxes without penalty." STEAMER RELEASED Kev Harbour, Ont., Oct. 18--The Canadian Steamship Lines vesscl Midland Prince, which went aground Sunday off this port, dock- ed here at 6.45 a.m, today. She was released from the rocky reef at 2.30 am. with the help of the tug Ro- bert K and the lighter Maple Court. "I don't see what your first wife had against me?" "What now?" "I just found out that before she died she asked you to marry DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED BY PERSONS INJURED IN AUTOMOBILE CRASH ANNUAL SUPPER AT ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH Anniversary Gathering Featured by Excellent Program of Music St. Andrew's annual congrega- tional supper was held last even- ing in the church banqueting hall. The tables were colorful with their decorations of Autumn leaves, rosy apples and cut flow- ers, Three hundred and fifty people sat down to the first sit- ting and thoroughly enjoyed the sumptuous dinner served by the Women's Association, A fine program of music was presented by Mr, Geo. Henley, who presided at the piano. Quar- tettes by the St. Andrew's Male Quartette, and solos by Mrs. Grant Berry and Mr, P. L. Weeks were beautifully rendered, Rev. Andrew D. Robb, minister of St. Andrew's called for a vete of thanks to the ladies, which was responded to by vociferoces ap- plause, SEEK T0 DEVELOP PARK PROPERTY Parks Commission Asked to Have Work Done by Unemployed At last night's meeting of the City Council a resolution was in- troduced by Ald. Clark, seconded by Ald. Harman, and adopted unanimously, under which the large tract of land recently leas- ed from the Street Railway Com- pany for park purposes will be handed over to the Parks Com- mission. This resolution lows: "That the Parks Commission be requested to take charge of" the property' which this Council has leased from the Canadian National Railways for park pur- poses, and have the property put in shape utilizing unemployed workers for this purpose." Local Boy Makes Model of Liner A model of the Canadian Paci- fie Liner Empress of Britain is being displayed in the window of the Canadian Pacific Ticket Of- fice on King Street East today. The model which was built by Mell Pollard, 321 Albert -Street, is remarkably complete as to de- tail of construction, lifeboats and other gear being all in place. Mr. Pollard, it was learned, visited the ticket office and secured a picture of the liner and built his model from the picture. There was some considerable work put read as fol- into the job as it took three | Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Elliott, Clarence Elliott and Miss Ina Gould Are Plaintiffs in Case Being Heard At Whitby MANY WITNESSES TO GIVE EVIDENCE Action is Aftermath of Ac- cident Which Occurred On Highway Near Brampton On March 6 Last (By Whithy Editor) Whitby, Oct. 18--Interesting ac- tion begun before Mr. Justice Keres win and a jury 'in the Supreme Court at Whitby on Monday after- noon was that of Clarence Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. H. G.. Elliott, and Miss Ina Gould, all of the city of Oshawa, who are joint plaintiffs secking heavy damages from T. J. Speight, Edward Trought,. and Charles E. Trought, defendants, carrying on business as Trought & Son, in the town of Georgetown. The action is the aftermath of a motor crash which occurred on the morning of March 6th, 1932, five mi- les south of the town of Brampton on provincial highway No, 10, in which the three members of the El- liott family and Miss Gould, who was in a car with them, were seri ously injured and sent first to the Peel Memorial Hospital at Bramp- ton and later removed to Oshawa, Claims Heavy Damages Miss Gould, who was the most seriously injured, is claiming $10,000 damages for temporary and per- manent injuries, pain and suffering, loss of wages while unable to work, damage to clothing, etc. Clarence Elliott, driver 6f the car, who aiso claims to have been more or less seriously injured, is seeking dam- ages of $1,000, while his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are seeking other amounts, Negligence and carelessness is claimed by the plain- tiffs against the drivers of the Speight and Trought cars. Array of Counsel A great array of learned counsel is engaged on the case which will take considerable time to dispose of as there are numerous witnesses vet to be heard on both sides. A. W.S. Greer, of Greer & Humphreys, Oshawa, assisted by E. M. Henry, (Continued on page 3) FORMER BANKER SHOOTS HIMSELF Toronto, Oct. t 15-C. A. Cuddy, 57, former prominent banker of Am- herstburg, Ontario, was found dead today at the home of friends he was visitinz here, with a bullet through his head. A pistol lay near him. He had suffered a nervous break down, No inquest will be held. Samuel Insull has little time nowadays to criticize public ownership.--Toronto Globe. months of spare time to complete the work. Interesting Address on Radio Technique Opened Season for the Music Study Club "Radio Technique' the subject of a lecture delivered by H. Cecil Fricker, of Toronto before the Music Study Club was one of much instructive value and the technical features that such a subject involves were diversified by illuminative illustration and at times. by humorous incidents that held the attention of the audience throughout, The speak- er prefaced his address with the assurance that radio, the greatest scientific invention of the age was yet to see much improvement and that television was practic- ally at the world's door step. Very easily Mr. Fricker led his hegrers from one stage of transmission of sound by air wave to another, The harnessing of nature by the elusive force of electricity was described in the 'discovery of the atom with its complicator electron showing how this infinitesimal particle is a whole world in itself round which other particles revolve at a terrific speed. Transmission of Sound From the period of Queen Elizabeth the speaker dealt with the work of such noted scientists as Morse and Marconi in the de- velopment of transmission of sound up to the time when the Radio Corporation of America was formed. Much credit must be given the efforts of Westing- (Continued cn page 0) COUNCIL ENDORSES STAND TAKEN BY CENTRAL RATEPAYERS' COUNCIL The City Council has endorsed the stand taken by the Central Council of Ratepayers in connec- tion with the association's efforts to obtain relief for the small in- dividual property holder so far as the shelter relief plan of the Government is concerned. A motion to this effect was in- troduced to council at last night's meeting by Ald, Harman, second- ed by Ald. Clark, and read "That this Council endorse the action me." --Pathfinder, of the Central Council of Rate- payers in petitioning the Govern- ment on behalf of the small in- dividual property owners", "and was carried unanimously, The Ratepayers' Association is sending a strong delegation to Toronto on Thursday of this week to interview Premier Henry on this matter. The Council has been successful in obtaining an appointment with the Premier to whom they will be introduced by W. E. N. Sinclair, K.C.,, M.L.A.