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| A | sha we m-- d WITH WHICH I8 INCORPORATED THR Nailyy Refo OSHAWA TBLEGRAM «CML A wr Tween rmer VOL. 54--NO. 165 Published at Oshawa, Except Sundays Ont,, OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1926 ! Yearl; Subscription $5.00 Single 3 Cents Copies mars > SIX PAGES 23 PRISONER SAYS HE IS ROBERT SCOTT MURDER ALLEGED John C. Redding Admits He is Russell Scott's Brither : in Interview TO GO WILLINGLY Believes He Can Prove His Innocence in Trial at Chicago (By Canadian Press) San Francisco, Calif., Jan. 13.--Joha C. Redding, prisoner in San Quentin Penitentiary, admitted in an interview yesterday that he is Robert Scott, wanted in Chicago, in connection with the. murdere for which Robert's bro- ther, Russell Scott, was sentenced to death, but was saved from the gal- flows when he was adjudged insane, the San Francisco Examiner says to- day. Redding is further quoted as saying he will go back to Chicago wil- lingly in the belief that he can prove the charges against him are untrue. SIMCOE ST. LAS. | REGULAR MEETING Discuss How to Carry on the Work During the Coming Year Simcoe Street Ladies' Aid Society met Tuesday afternoon with the Pre- sident, Mrs, Maybee in the chair. Af- ter opening with a hymn, Mrs. Wilson read the bible lesson, followed by re- | Progressives May Defe May Come Progressives in Caucus Again Today -- If Progressives Divide, According to Ru- mor, Government Would Meet Defeat By Seven or Eight Votes PROPHECY AND RUMOR ARE RIFE No Arrangements Made for Evening Sitting Tonight, Although It Was Suggested to Bring on a Division-- Major Power Continues Debate (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Jan. 13.--As the debate on the Conservative amendment of non-confidence in the Governmenf draws to a close, the Parliamentary corridors are agog with rumor and prophesy. Report receiving wide currency today is that the Progres- sives may split and defeat the Gov- ernment by seven or eight votes. A division is now expectéd to- morrow, although it may come at any time. There was some talk of special arrangements being made to have an evening session today and bring on a division then. Ordinarly the House does not sit on Wednes- day evenings. No arrangements have yet been made for an evening ports from the secretary, treasurer and | the flower committee. after which a | discussion as to suitable arrangements | in regard to care of dishes, etc., and | « st was decided that Mrs. Nicols be vlaced in complete charge of the kit- | y i The question of how the work for the coming year should be carried on | was then raised and it was unani- | mously agreed that the "Group Sys- | tem" still be used. with ten groups | instead of nine and the objective $100 instead of $125, work to commence just as soon as the executive com- | question mittee are able to place convenors for | all groups. A short, but very enjoyable pro-|their feet to postpone temporarily gram was then rendered by Mrs. Jack | Smith and the Pritchard trio, followed | resignation of the by refreshments served by Mrs. Giles' | Gr. Next month there will be a drive for new members and every one is asked | to co-operate by coming out to the at times today to empty a few mem- February meeting, bringing with them | at least one other member. |evident in Parliament. And presum- -jably it is to continue for another i 24 hours, at least, without the re- ALBERT ST. CHURCH Hold Mother and Daughter | and Father and Son Function A mother and daugiter and father and son banquet was held in the Al- bert Street United Church last even- ing. The attendance was large and a fine program was presented. A sump tuous supper was served while those taking part in the entertainment were : Simcoe Street Sunday School orches- tra, symphony quartette of Simcoe Street United Church and Mr. Mor- rison, soloist; reading by Miss Mar- jorie McKay and an interesting address by Rev. F. J. Maxwell on "Dads and Lads". Rev. R. A. Whattam presided. Every part of the program was en- joyed. The waiters were furnished by the Golden Links and Royal Oaks classes of which Miss Vida Langmaid and Acthur Sampson are teachers. PLAN TO BREAK UP RUBBER MONOPOLY To Provide for Stimulation of Production Under U.S. Control (By Comadian Press) ; New York, XX. Jan. 13--Definite plans involving the expenditure of mil- fions of dollars by the United States industry to break the foreign crude rub- ber monopoly are now in progress and have received the approval of Secre- rary of Commerce Hoover. i Plans generally provide for a stimu- tation of the rubher production under i Conservative Cabinet. | est fand | mains i demning both sitting and it is intimated thgt none are so far on cards. Major C. G. Power, Liberal, of Quebec South, continues the debate this afternoon. He will be followed by Hon. Dr. Manion, Conservative, of Fort William. Robert Forke, Progressive Leader, and J. L. Brown, of Lisgar., may also speak for the Progressives. Progressives are in caucus again today. Twice yesterday in the House of Commons Speaker Lemieux asked if the House were ready for the which would decide the fate of the King Government. Ana twice private members leaped to the decision which may involve the Administration and the formation of a Meighén While the postponement of jude- ment on the nation's rulers tended bers' seats, all the temsity of inter- suppressed excitement re- and the strain is plainly Division in The House is Expected Tomorrow, but at Any Time G.M. Officials at Seven officials of General Motors of Canada are attending the New York Motor Show that is being held this week. Those attending the show from here are R. 8. McLaughlin, K T. Keller, J. H. Beaton, Ross McKin- non, Lorne Ardiel, G. E. Ansley, and C. E. McTavish. ARREST OF WOMAN ON MURDER CHARGE FOLLOWS INQUEST Mrs. James Johnson, Saska- toon, is Alleged to Have Murdered Husband CHRISTMAS NIGHT First Step in Solving Mystery --Crime Committed With Ax- (By Canadian Press) Saskatoon, Sask. Jan. 13.--Following a lengthy gruelling before a Coroner's jury here Tuesday night, Mrs. James Johnson was shortly after midnight ar- rested on a charg, of murdering her bushand on Christiias night by blows with an axe. The arrest is the first culminating | point in an extraordinary mystery. On | the night of Christmas day a long dis tance telephone operator here recciv- »d a call from a woman asking for police assistance, "as something ter rible had happened." When the police | came they found Mrs. fohuson bound | hand and foot with torn bedding and! uer husband with several wounds in! us head, and the bed room. in which ne lay, bathed in blood. The woman stated that her first knowledge of the tragedy was when she found herseli wound and gagged when awakened | from sleep by intruders | James Joluison after being taken to | the hosnital on Christmas might, hved eight days. BUILDING PERMITS SHOW IMPROVEMENT A Few Permits Have Been 9 lief that a finality would bring. Two 1 more Progressive members spose to the Meighen want-of-con- fidence amendment today, and they chose to increase heart palpitation on Government benches by con the Administration and the Opposition, and declining 'to intimate how they would vote. Miss Agnes Macphail, South Grey, and Milton Campbell, Mackenzie, Sask., were the third party con- tributors. From their remarks the Government could at least secure no solace, and the best interpreta- tion that could be placed on their was that Miss Macphail would mot vote, and Mr. Campbell would vote against the Government, Both of them, however, had beea numbered as among those Progres- sive répresentatives likely to sup- port Mr. Meighen's want-of-confi- dence amendment. Henri Bourassa's Return Second only in interest to the speeches from the Progressive ooc- mer, where sit the real jurors in the decision Parliament is about to make. was the appearance after 19 years' absence on the floor of Par- liament of Henri Bourassa, Quebec Nationalist, who broke with Laurier in 1899 over the issue of sending Canadian troops to the Transvaal. It was the real orator returned to Parliament, and in the fervor and emphasis of his eloguently worded Fractures Le United Statgs control in tropical area such as the Phillipines not within infinence of British corporations. In Fall on lce|, Issued Since First of Year Building is showing an improvement over last month. Permits have been issued since the first of the year to E. Van Volkenburgh, to erect a brick veneer dwelling at 36 Mclaughlin av- enue north, at an approximate cost of $3500. U. Jones has taken out a building permit to erect a brick veneer to cost approximately $4,500. The Or- iental Textiles Limited, are erecting an office building on Charles street to cost $1400. Two other permits, ome for a garage and the other for alter- ations have also been issued. utterances he stamped and gesti- culated on the green-carpeted aisles separating Liberals from Conser- wvatives, Chief Officer of Health Will Speak Here Thursday Night Dr. J. W. 8. McCulloch, chief Offi- ver of Health for Ontario, will give an address on general health topics in Simcoe Street Methodist Church tomorrow (Thursday) evening. The meeting is in fonnection with "Health Week." REFORMER CLASSIFIED ADS That-- Driving Outfit is for sale. That-- Caretaker is wanted for School. DO NOU ENOW--- . There are bargains every day in the N.Y. Motor Show {in the dwelling at 301 Richmond street south, |' PROGRESSIVE YEAR CENTRAL HOME AND SCHOOL COUNCIL Re-elect Mrs, R. s. McLaugh- lin as President for Ensuing Year HEAR FINE REPORTS Optimistic View Taken in » Regard to Coming Year's se Activities The annual meeting and election of officers of the Home and School Council was held in the Public Lib- rary yesterday afternoon, The at- tendance was gratifying, the hall seating accommodation being at 2 premium. Several matters of business were discussed chief of which was re- garding the notification received from the Board of Education that t could not consider placing singing on the public school curriculum. | The Council members were very disappointed over this communica- tion but still hope that something definite can be arranged in the near future. The Council regretted 'hat the Oshawa students are de- nied the privileges which are en- joyed by surrounding towns ana villages and the larger cities, The President reported that $2,000 had been received from the Government for the Ontario Fed- eration. It will be remembered that the Government grant of $3,000 was withdrawn and the $2,000 now re- ceived is the result of strenuous f- ort on the part of the Officers of the Federation. especially Mrs. R. S. McLaughlis 'who is the President of the Loeal Council and one of "he Vice-Presidents of the Federation. The $1.00 still short of the grant is being made up by membership levy of which $500 hes aiready been paid. Oshawa is sending her quo'a near future which will total 105 MINERS ENTOMBED BY EXPLOSIO at Gov't. Most of Entombed Men Are Believed to Have Been Instantly Killed Rescue Crew Attempt to Reach Trapped Men Through Air- shaft--Some of Victims Are Still Alive and Conversed With Rescuers Through the Shaft-- Terrific Explosion (By Canadian Press) Wilburton, Okla., Jan, 13.--A terrific explosion to- day at mine No. 21 of the Degman-McConnell Mining Company, entombed 105 miners, Little "hope is held out for the rescue of the men. So strong was the explosion that timbers were blown from the bottom of the mine shaft. > Wilburton, Okla., Jan. 13.--Most of the 105 men work- ing in the Degman-McConnell mine three miles west of here, are believed to have been instantly killed today in a terrific explosion that wrecked the main shaft and en- tombed them. : A rescue crew started work at 10.30 a.m. and wili attempt to reach the trapped men through the airshaft, which is still open. Some of the victims are still alive and conversed with rescuers through the shaft. A frantic group of the entombed men's relatives gathered about the mine. Reports of the explosion spread quickly and crowds of sight seers from neighboring towns assembled. The shaft was roped off to hold back the crowds and expedite the rescue work. Workmen from other mines in the Wilburton Valley rushed to the scene and volunteered their assistance in the rescue work. Ont. County Medical Assoc'n Meets Today In connection with Health Week in Oshawa, the Ontario County Medical Association is holding a meeting in the ¥, M. C. A. at 230 this afternoon. Addresses will be given by Dr. J. C. Brink and Dr. J. H. Elliott of Toromto specialists in tuber- ELIZABETH LONG MISSION CIRCLE about $50. A recommendation was drafted, | tha: the Clubs, as far as possible. | wiil hold their annual meetings in| January, to coincide with the Coun- | cil's annual meeting. This of course | will not come inio action until next | year. | Reports of difierent clubs | were asked for and all reported satisfactory progress and co-opera- | tion. {It was suggested that the | Council hold meetings more fre- quently, mijking them alternately business and educational, procuring out of town speakers. The President. Secretary and Treasurer gave their annual reports all of which were approved and re- ceived applause. The election of officers as fol- lows closed the meeting: Presiden®--Mrs. R. 8S. McLaughlin (Continued on page 3) the PHOENIX LODGE 22 INSTALL OFFICERS Ceremony Performed By In- stalling Team, Beethoven Lodge, Brooklin Phoenix Lodge, No. 22, 1.OO.F. held its installation of officers for the ensuing year last evening. Dis- trict Deputy Grand Master, Brother F. Tarvis of Beethoven Lodge, Brooklin, and his installing team of officers were present for the oc- sasion. After the ceremony, the various officers of the lodge made their inaugural addresses, and all retired to the banguet hall where 1 banquet was prepared in real {east style. The following are the culosis. At 6.30 this evening a Dag will be given in Welsh's -- arlors. The Ontario County The regular monthly meeting of Dental Association will also at- the Elizabeth Long Mission Circle tend the banquet at which an was held Tuesday evening in the address will be given by Dr. F. |gimcoe Street Sunday School room. J. Conboy of Toronto, who is in After the opening exercises, the bus: charge of dental services for the ness was discussed. A letter from Provincial Boa of Health. Ar- the Radway Centre was read by the sss ngs Bog Beng Made for corresponding secretary. is to speak this ATI has . Lena Palmer gave a very instruc- been conducting a clinic at the tve talk on "Christian Steward- Oshawa General Hospital all ship." Arlie Reeson favored the Yirele with a delightful piano solo week, after -which Edna Johnston gave tne chapter of the study book "Lighted to Lighten," which closed the meet- ing. . President Millicent charge of the meeting. CONSIDER INCREASE Luke, had IN PRICE OF CARS Head ok Nash Motors. Says Reduction Last Fall Was to Boost Sales New York, Jan. 13.--The gradual price increases are being seriously con- silered by the automobile manufac- turers according to Charles W. Nash, President of the Nash Motors Com- pany, here to attend the National Au- tomobile Show. He attribtued the price reductions last fall in certain makes of motor cars te an effort to stimulate sales because of a mormal slackening in orders. RITSON SCHOOL CLUB MEETING Plan » Skating Party at the School Rink Friday--Good Program Ritson Home and School Club held its regular meeting last evening. The president, Mrs. Hamilton, presided. It was announced that a skating party would be held on the school rink on Friday night of this week. A report irom the rink committee showed how popular this form of recreation is with both voimg and old. There will also be a tea at the home Mrs. Alchin, Ty- jor Crescent, on Thursday, January 21. The picture for the month was awarded to Miss Allen's room. After the business of the evening was dis- posed of the following program was much enjoyed : instrumental by Helma Ramshaw, reading by Hazel McDon- ald, solo by Mrs. Noble, reading by Mrs. Pipher, instrumental by Percy Mercer, vocal duet by shaw and Exelvn Kilbank, instoumen- tal Celia Sharpe, instrumental duet by Miss Jones and Mr. Mercer. Helma Ran- | { { | MUGH INTEREST IN COURT CASE Blke Supieion and Two Girls Remanded on Vagrancy Charge More than 200 crowded iuto the court room this morning to hear the cases of the Crown against Winnie Myers and Muriel Clement charged with yvagrancy and Blake Stapleton, charged with keeping a disorderly house, but their stay was short lived because Chief of Police Friend uncere- moniously herded the spectators out of the room beiore court was opened There were a number of women among them. Muriel Clement, who had not been in custody, was the first called. Magis- trate Hind dispensed with- ding the charge as it had been read when she appeared a week ago and was remand- ed. Crown Attorney Grierson asked that Muriel Clement be remanded in custody for one week unless the case can be brought on before, if all par- ties are ready. Winnie Myers, who is not yet 17 years old. has been in custody since she was arrested and was remanded another week. Blake Stapleton, charged with keep- ing a disorderly house at 13 Simcoe street month, had his bail renewed when his case was adourned amtil January 20. Charles Cowan, a brother-in-law of Stapleton's went one surety but ob- ) to returning to the count so often as he resided at Newcastle. Mag- istrate Hind told him it was pucely a matter of his own, if when called upon he was mot present his bail money would be estreated. "I guess ll come," remarked Cowan. WEATHER and moderately ith some fight A westerly winds. stationary or a . Local I7YEROGRL LOSES LIFE IN FIR AT TILLSONBURG Phyllis Jones Went to Room to Dress While Sister Was Saved MOTHER BREAKS HIP Blaze Destroys Home--Body Found in Debris After the Fire (By Canadian Press) Woodstock, Ont., Jan, 13--A fire 'atality occurred at Tillsonburg this morning when Phyllis Jones, aged 17 years, lost her life in blaze that lestroyed the home of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, Other mem- bers of the family were barely able o reach safety. The fire was dis- covered by Harry Jones, who gave he alarm. He rescued his sister Gladys by lowering her to the ground on the rope ladder. A yrother, Sam, also escaped in the same way but her mother fell, breaking her hip. Phyllis, who lost her life was at an upstairs window when her sister was lowered, but went back into another room evi- denly to dress and was unable to escape. Her brother Harry made several attempts to rescue his sis- ter, as her dying screams penetrated the flames, but his efforts were fruitless. The body was later found covered with plaster and other debris. The Jones family came to Tillsonburg from Manchester, Eng- land. where the father was killed in a mine accident. TRAVELLER FOUND DEAD IN HOTEL Fred G. Griffiths Takes Poison at Charlestown (By Canadian Press) Charleston, W. Va., Jan. 13--Fred C. Griffiths, a travelling representa- |tive of a drug concern, was found {dead in a Charleston Hotel last | night. The coroner said the suicide was caused by poison. Letters on | the body gave the man's address at St. Catharines, Ont. and indicated that despondency over being sep- arated from his family caused th? act. Resume School Probe Friday Next Week The investigation into the affairs of the Board of Education which was to have been resumed om Fri- i day has been adjourned until the following Friday. Gordom D. Com- ant, who is acting for parties in- terested in the wprobe will be en- gaged in Toronto during the appeal of W. J. Trick against the judgment in the libel actions, which 1s expuc- ted will come before the Appelate Division of the Supreme Court of Ontario before the gnd of the week. No Clue The police have scoured the coun- tryside without result and wvolun- "eer searchers have likewise failed to pick mp a clue to Mr. Bohm's whereabouts. Coming Events RATES Cents per word each jimser- Minimum charge for each A 25c each insertion. THE OFFICERS OF VICTORIA L. T. B. No. 55, invite all members to attend initiation and banquet, Mon- day, January 18, 7.30 sharp. (165a) BURNS' ARENA, WHITBY --SKAT- ing Wednesday and Saturday even- ings, with band, 1st class ice. F. NX. Buus, Manager. (164b 167a) PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE Ix Orange Hall, Burns Block, Queen Mary Lodge. No. 97, Friday, fan. 15. Admission 25c. Refreshments. (163c) THE MUSIC STUDY CLUB REGU- far monthly meeting, Monday, Jan- wary 18, 8 oclock sharp. Recital will be given by Caesar George Finn, pianist pupil of B. H. Carman. Toronto Conservatory of Music. g (65a) THE UNIVERSITY EXTEXSION Class in Modern English, starts this Thursday night at 7 o'clock in the YMCA. There will be seven lec- tures in the course, one each Thurs day might, starting at 7 o'clock. clos ing at 8. Registration fee is $10 for entire course and they are open to any person in the Cy whe interested in Literatuce. Dr. P of Victoria University is the Y turer. A Pad