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" " -« ®s'jaton Daily Times WAR Succeeding : OSHAWA DAILY REFORMER hid (Established 107) { An independent newspaper published every afternoon iA X Pe Bnd pir 0. Rodays, at Oshawa, b ada, by Mundy Printing Company, Limited; Chas. «aM. Mundy, President; A. R. Alloway, Secretary. The Oshawa Daily Times is a member of the Canadian 'ss, the adian: Daily New: rs' Association, Pnario rovincial Dailies and the Audit Bureau reulations, y i . SUBSCRIPTION RATES: ei carrier: 10c a week. By mail: in the a. i Ontario, Durham and Northumberland, a year; elsewhere in Canada, $4.00 a year; United tes, $35.00 a year. has TOFONTO OFFICE: Bond Building, 66 Temperance Street, Telephone "Adelaide 0107, H. D. Tresidder, representative. TT TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 1927. a A TRAGIC WARNING "he shocking tragedy that took the lives of 'Oshawa citizens this week may well serve 'a8 @ solemn warning to other residents of this nd other cities, i vDeadly gas {umes released by a geemingly 'trivial mishap--the falling of an empty trunk 'ini y placed on some boxes and crates-- #8 to be the very simple explanation of tragedy, | "However, that is not quite all the story, A 'slightly loose fitting faucett sealed with a psy 'lead wire was easily released by the 4 's fall, and when this occurred there was {thing to prevent the gas escaping but an ill Witting bottle cork. 0/1 Jt seems to us that in this case that an in- iuest might have served a useful purpose-- ot so much in determining the cause of death to give wider publicity to the circumstances is 'a warning to others, How many people ould ever dream of danger from gas in a pme where no gas appliances were used and Where the gas had been officially shut off and aled up by a presumably responsible em- Pre of the Hydro Electric Power Commis- jon? How. many people would ever imagine 'that any harm might come from piling a few empty boxes and crates in close proximity to an unused gas meter? i Whether an inquest is held or: not, citizens of Oshawa who have gas in their homes, even though no fixtures are in use, should at once ake a8 personal investigation and satisfy themselves beyond all doubt that valves are n proper order, and that unused openings are ecurely closed with, proper caps that can only te removed with a pipe wrench, The danger gas poisoning is too deadly to-depend upon the security of a stack of empty packing boxes and an improvised cork stopper, i an earnest appeal to the retired farmer fh remain and keep his savings in the country, Where both can do far more good than in the gity, William M. Jardine, secretary of agricul- i for the United States, confesses that the RURAL LIFE #8ult is not with the emigrating farmer but the country. wBfforts to stem the exodus from the farm must include giving farmers the benefits offer- gd by city life. If rural life offered the high- living standards and other benefits of urban ithe exodus would be in the other direction. WThe rural community loses heavily when ilies that have "made their pile," little or feat, sell the farm and move to town or city. it accumulated wealth goes to build up the and its business. And by remaining m the gountry the well-to-do family could do much to Ehise the standard of living in its community, 'Sderetary Jardine says "we must assist the communities to achieve the highest possi- standard of living on their income." And it is just what has been going on since the ery of ithe farm exodus. lectricity is one of the benefits of city life, - tmany farms in Canada are already enjoy- ithe advantages of electric power and labor- 'devices; The living standard has been 'by electricity in rural homes. roads and the automobile have brought 'the farm door the pleasdres, amusements, al gifts and social benefits of the city. farmer of today is not compelled to retire th the chickens for lack of anything else to fo i FRA h: EASY DIVORCE --lr Chicago judge who recommends. one- divorces for a $fee has brought upon thee divorce abolitionists and the everlasting ion of the opposing element which fav- 8 easy divorces. . he is being called a "menace to civ- " and other uncomplimentary things who believe the only salvation of the je lies in abolition of divorce. But he is being showered with encomiums by those ) see in easy divorce the only salvation of institution of marriage. It seems the one is as anxious for the institution of the as the other is concerned for that corre- institution, marriage. Windy City jurist argues: that since ---- 4 there is collusion, though the law prohibits it, the law might better recognize "mutual ment" as a ground for divorce, and authorize the county clerk to issue divorces over the tounter when both parties appear and pay a nominal fee. Sd There is a difference of opinion on the "di- voreeé evil" because there are two sides to the question. There are valid arguments against divorce and there are arguments which con- vince some that as long as there is a marriage contract there must be a legal method of ter- minating that contract. e Nothing might be gained by making abso- lute separation as easy as the Chicago magis- trate would have it, but neither is anything gained by perpetuating until death the matri- monial failure, After all the subject sifts itself down to this question: Which constitutes the greatest social problem, the divorce or the incompatible couple? It is a question that has been debated for hundreds of years and will be debated as long as there are. matrimonial mistakes. WILL HE OR WON'T HE? Apparently the question not decided by President Coolidge's announcement that he does not "choose" to run for another term is whether he will'be the Republican candidate in 1928, ' ; In the camp of Hoover, Lowden, Longworth and other receptive sons there is desperate hope that the president meant what he said, if he said it, and will not allow himself to be "coaxed" into heading the ticket, Hiram John- son was the least restrained in giving expres- sion to the feelings of the hopefuls, "This is the most important thing that has taken place in a decade," Hi was quoted as saying. "It means that the race for the nomination is now a free-for-all," That is the hope of the nomination-seekers, but that it will become an actuality seems con- stantly more doubtful. Has the canny Coolidge struck a master political stroke, at once dis- arming the anti-third term element in the Democratic and his own party and cinching the Republican nomination for himself ? ARE YOU A SUCCESS? Are you successful? Are you a "go-getter?" These two questions do not mean one and the same thing, The writers of books on "How to Succeed" think they do; but they don't, It is possible for a "go-getter" to be success- ful, It is also possible to be successful with- out being a "go-getter." The "go-getter" is the individual who starts out to make as much money as he can, or tp ¢limb as high as he can, The Roman Emperor' Maximin was a "go-getter." In his youth he was a Thracian shepherd; but being ambitious and about eight feet tall he joined the army and secured rapid promotion. His one idea was to get ahead, and he was not particular as to the means. He secured the favour of the Em- peror Alexander Severus, and repaid him by having Alexander put to death in Maximin's own tent, Maximin was then proclaimed em- peror. The "go-getter" had succeeded. But he was not a success, After three bloody years he was assassinated by his own army. While Maximin was having his ups and downs, there were a few million Romans not mentioned by Gibbon who were marrying and raising families and educating their children and keeping their promises and trying to be decent, self-respecting citizens. In the opinion of Maximin and the authors of books on "Suc- cess," they were probably no-accounts, fail- ures. But in the long history of the human race they were the successes, Maximin and his like the failures. EDITORIAL NOTES Fréedom: A peculiar monopoly of white races. We now begin to learn why so many women bobbed their hair. It was to wear wigs, What's the fun in a corn-husking contest now, when you can kiss a girl without finding a red ear? The thing about China that vexes other na- tions is that she has the nerve to think out- siders aliens. to 4 How to make money through an author; write a book than you can have condemned easily. "Keep your eve on the ball," is a dangerous rule for boys following the sphere into auto traffic. Bit of Verse HUMBLE FLOWERS The lives that make the world so sweet Are shy, and hide like humble flowers; We pass them by with our careless feet, Nor dream "tis their fragrance fills the bower, -#And cheers and comforts us, hour by hour. and on the other a field of clover; HARMONY Harmony, Aug. 8.--Mr. and Mrs Norman Greentree of Toronto, have returned home: after visiting Mrs Greentree's parents, Mr. amd Mrs. L. Howards, Mrs. J. Rowe and son, Donald, of Bowmanville, visited with Mrs. K. Fletcher, 1 Mr. and Mrs. R. Moffatt and son, Malcolm, have left for a two weeks vacation to New Brunswick. Mrs. 8. Allen of Taronta is visit Ing Mrs. J. B. Hutchison, If some of the motorists woull take a little more time when driv: Ing, a great deal of fear would bt released from the people. One da; last week a man going home fron work at 6 o'clock in a great hurry. There was a horse and rig ahead of him and seveal cars meeting him He drove in a driveway across the sidewalk on a lawn ana out \. auxt driveway. Fortunately there did not happen to be any children on the walk, and if they had bee: they likely would have been killed Wa ronly 'wish that 'man: would con sider ilves more precious than min- utes, / Miss Mlildred Greentree of To- ronto 18 visiting with her grand: pavents, Mr, and Mrs. 1, Edwards. Mr. Chas. Morin of Indian Head. Sask, is visiting: his sister, Mrs. Howard Gimblett, Orchard Ave. Mrs. A, J, Lott has returned home after visiting with elatives in De- troit. Mr, and Mrs, H., Willson, Miss Beatrice and Master Glenn motored to St. Oatharines on Sunday, Mrs. Willson and children remained for a few days with relatives. Wire is a dangerous thing. Men that smoke should be sure that matches are out 'before dropping them. A 'motorist stopped at L. Bd- vard's gas station a few days ago for gas, He li a cigarette and hrew the lighted ' mato on the ground. Some ghs had dripped from the hose and it caught fire, causing quite an excitement for a few min- utes. Fortunately no damage was done. HAMPTON _ The annual Institute picnic was held n the park on Tharsday afternoon, wid was well attended, cveryone re- porting a good time. Misses Gertrude and Dorothy smyth, Toronto, are holidaying with iriends here. Mrs. De Gear, Toronto, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Thomas Elliott. Miss Marjorie Martin is holidaying n Oshawa. Mrs. Jno. Trewin and Mrs. T. Ten- nant and son, Bruce, Toronto, have re. wrned home after a pleasant visit with 'clatives here. Mrs. Geo. Davey and daughter, Port Perry, are visiting at T. Salters', «Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clarke and fam- ly spent Supday at Mr. Lewis Cryder- nans. Mrs. Geo. Edger and daughter, Ros. na, Courtice, visited at H. Wrikeox's recently. Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Bick, together with the latter's sister and mother, Miss and Mrs. CeCartney, of Toronto, ire enjoying a trip up the lakes to Port Afthur where they intend spend- ng a féw days with Mrs. Bick's bro- 'hers. " Mrs. Jno. Willis, Toronto, is visit- ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Colwill, Sr. Quite a severe storm passed over ur village Sunday afternoon about tour o'clock, when a heavy shower f rain and hail fell. About forty of our Leaguers enjoy- d a pxnic at Cobourg park on Tues- 'lay last. Ome of Garton's buses from Bowmanville made' an ideal convey- ince for the party. Don't forget the band concert and cafeteria lunch to be held in the park n Wednesday night. Proceeds in aid f the community band. yA lively game of baseball between | I'ysone and Hampton was played in | he park on Friday night resulting in 1 score of twelve-eight in favor of I'yrone. BETHESDA Bethesda, Aug. 8.--Miss Annie Harper, of Toronto, visited her brother, Mir. Harry Harper. Miss Nora Johns of Thonhill is Suburban and District News visiting Miss Berta Cole. Miss Yvonne Hazelood of Bow- | manville and Mt. M. C. Hardiman were calling on friends here receft- | " " and Mrs. Gordon of Toronto have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frear. Master Percy Werry has returned from visiting his gramdpaents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Werry of Bowman- ville. The Bethesda Club and a few friends and relatives motored to Nestleton on Monday evening and presented their drama to a crowded house. Proceeds $175. Mr. J. R. R. Cole had a valuable cow struck by lightning. The ani mal lived for several days. TYRONE Tyrone, Aug..8.-- Come into the country and walk, when the dew is falling, along a road with a few acres of new mown hay on one side; and inhale the fragrance im fall bloom. If ome could imprison such sweetness to perfume "he long wastes of winter. | Congratulations <0 wis Edith { Clemens on passinz Normal School examinations. Miss Ilda Jomes of Whitby was a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. David Hooper. Mrs. Brent has pvefurned to Mer home after spending a month at Bowmanville on the Lake. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilson, Miss . E and Master Brent Wilson | are daying with her. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mutton and Mr, and Mrs. Byron Moore spent Sunday at Cobourg Mr. and Mrs. MacKenzie of To- ronto visited her sister, Mrs. Willis Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Annis were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. deorge Annis at Ebenezer. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Findlay of Unionville, visited her parents, Mr. ind Mrs. Thomas Richards. Mrs. Wags and daughter, Ruth, of Toronto, were guests of Mrs, S I. Hoar. Mr. and Mrs, ,Hatherley and Jack notored to Toronto on Sunday and visited friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Henderson Miss Nellie and Master Keith ana Kenneth of Orono were Sunday guests of Mr, and Mrs." R. Burgess Miss Florence Scott, of Oshawa with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Levi Skinnei. The W.M.S. Raspberry Social wa well attended, and a.l report a good time. The Sunday School pienic held on the school canipus on Saturda) afternoon was a great success. M, Annis in his usual efficient manner looked after every detail and thi sertainly adds to the enjoyment of :hildren as well as grown ups. Quarterly service was well attend- od on Sabbath mornin; and Rev. Trompouy: gave an excéftionally good sermon, H i, PR. MEN HURT: BY BURSTING TIRE Peculiar Accident Gives Pain- ful Injuries to Daniel Black, Fisher Avenue | | | | | Daniel Black, 32 Fisher Avenue, and Alfred Knapp, 12 MacGregor street, both employees of the Can- adian Pacific Express Company were injured last evening in a singu- lar accident while putting a tire on their truck, 'in the back yard of Mr. Black's home. The two men were trying to adjust the ~shen the tire, with its ninety pounds of pressure, blew out, and part of the rim in its flight, hit Mr. Black hurling him back eight feet to the fence. The others part of the rim fell on Mr. Knapp's right foot, severely bruising it. The tire hit him in the abdomen. Mr. Knapp was able, with the as- sistance of Mr. Walter Bryant, a neighbour who jumped over the fence to give aid, to convey Mr. Black into his home. Dr D. A. E. McKibbon, 481 Simcoe street 8, was called to attend the more in- jured man, who was cut on the right temple, the nose, in the left thigh, and in the left leg below the knee. Mr. rim, ; Black was resting somewhat easier this morning, though still suffering pain. Mr. Knapp, not so severely injured, has returned to work, Ike: "Girls want a lot nomadays." Mike: "Yes, and they want a house on it, too." Avoid Alum! The use of an alum baking powder not only has a ten- dency to make things taste bitter, but, according to health authorities, alum is not suit- able for use in human food. 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