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A-Growing Nelisboer o --p |The © The Oshawa Daily Reformer haa Naily Times |= VOL. 1--NO. 118 "'ublished at Osh: Ont., Canada bilgi gu Pablic Holidays OSHAWA, ONTARIO, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1927 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. "TWELVE PAGES aaa] ~ NO SALARY INCREASE FOR FIRE CHIEF To Do All G.M. Road Testing Inside Own Grounds $50,000 TRANSFORMER STATION FOR CITY|Quarter-Mile Concrete Test Track Now Being WILL PROVIDE] FOR THE NEW POWER LINE Hydro Engineers Have Chos- en Several Available Sites for Building TO DECIDE SOON When Completed Oshawa Will Have Several Thousand More Horse Power ------ -- \ Hydro Electric Power Commission engineers have chosen several avail- able sites in Oshawa for a new trans- former station to. be erected here in the near future to take care of the power line from Port Hope which is under construction. The proposed building, with equipment, will' cost in the neighborhood of $50,000, it is un- officially understood. The engineers' report of sites avail- able will go before Chief Engineer Gaby for the final decision. Interviewed by The Oschawa Daily Times shortly after noon today, Mr. Gaby stated that the site for the new station had not been finally decided upon, but that it was up for imme- diate consideration. When the new transformer station is completed, several thousand add:i- tional horse power will be made avail- _ able for Oshawa, it is vnderstood, re- lieving the local threat of a shortage to a marked extent. CONFESSES TO JEWEL ROBBERY Man Held in Newark Admits Part in $31,000 Holdup in Montreal (By Associated Press) » Newark, N. J.. Nov. 21--Alex Paul, New York, arrested here as Alexander Skoski after he was alleg- ed to have attempted to slay a talil- or, today confessed, police announc- ed, that he and a young woman ac- comnlice participated in the hold-up of the jewelry stores in Montreal on August 25, which yielded preci- ous stones valued at $31,000. CHARGES ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE JURY IN DEMPSEY SUIT Newark, N.J., Nov. 21.--Counsel for Jack Kearns, former manager of Jack Dempsey charged in open court today that the '"'sinister shad- ow' of George L. (Tex) Rickard had been the cose over the Federal Court here in an attempt to influ- ence the jury. The lawyer said that Dempsey who _ is being sued for the third of a mil- lion dollars on an old contract, had been stumping the State during an unnecessary adjournment, "I feel that attempts have been made," he sald, "to influence the jury in a way that would make the Falls-8inclair trial smell like an altar of roses." SPECIAL RADIO WINDOW AT LUKE FURNITURE "CO. A special window display feaure in the latest radio equipment is be- ing arranged this week by the Tait Radio Sales Department of the Luke Furniture Company on King street east. This feature is planned in connection with the 'Visit to the Re- gent Theatre the last three days of this week of Al and Bob Harvey, who are wel! known hy radio fans as popular artists, THREE CARS OF LIQUOR CONFISCATED AT DETROIT Letroit, Nov. 20--71hree Michigan Central freight cars loaded with cham- pagne and wines valued at $75,000 were found by Federal prohibition agents at the Mt. Elliot Avenue intersection vesterday. Three men were arrested as 'they were loading the third of the cars from a truck. All the cars were loaded here, and were labeled as containing "gears" for a New York gear company. The liquor, agents said, was brought over the river from Windsor, Council H Refus- $20 Bills At Nick | Each (By Associated Press) New York, Nov. 21.--New York Daily News today says that perfectly good twenty dol- 'ar bills cannot be spld to New Yorkers for a nick€él each. Two reporters for the News offered bank notes in Times Square and along Fifth Avenue at five dollas each and found no takers. Then bills were offered 2: one dollar. When the offer dropped to a nickel a man in Fifth Avenue called a police- man. The patrolman also re- fused to» make a purchase at the bargain rate, READY TO PRESENT EMPLOYMENT NEED Extra Guards Placed on Duty at the House of Commons Te London, Nov. were placed on duty at the House of Commons today in view of the pres- ence in London of '"Coxey's army" whose announced intention is to pre- sent a "'petition in boots" to Parlia- ment on unemployment in Welsh coal fields. Any attempt to gain en try to the Commons by the march- ers from the Rhondda Valley is con- trary to law. A. J. Cook, Secretary of the Min- ers' Federation and organizer of the march, announced that with the aid of two' Welsh members of Parlia- ment, William John and Richard Wallhead he had arranged for a conference this afternoon with rep- resentatives of the marchers and be- ing able to bring about an interview with the Prime Minister, Stanley Baldwin. ' The '"'petition, in boots" carried across England from Wales by A. J. Cook's little '"Coxey's army" reached the Houses of Parliament this afternoon but did not reach the House of Commons, which was the goal of its leader. The delegation of Welsh miners headed by Mr. Cook, who is secret- ary of the Miners Federation, was received in Westminster: Hall com- mittee rooms by several members of Parliament representing mining PRESIDENT BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA DEAD (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Nov. 21.--George 8S. Campbell, 76, of Halilfax, President of the Bank of Nova Scotia and one of the leading financial men of the Maritime Provinces, died at the 4 secret session as Split on Fire Protection Cy No South End Station ed, Counc] as Commiltice in Se- cret Session Forward Re- commendations to Council for Next Monday's Meeting --Would Purchase Car for Use of Fire Chief But No Increase in Salary MINORITY ALSO HAVE PROPOSALS Secret: Session Opposed to! Buying Additional Equip- ment, Including a Motor Pumper--Increase of Eight Men at Minimum Budget Increase for Salaries and Uniforms of $10,000 Yearly Fire Protection looms today as 2n | issue to be fought out in the coming civic election. The City Council, whicl met Thursday night in an unauthorized to discuss the recom the Fire Protection mendations of (Cable vi ice to The Times tee headed by Ald. M § i of Fire Chief Ca A Eh dee _ 21--Extra guards to the Council, has split on the ques- tion and the fight will Be resumed at next Monday night's regular Council session. A bare majority vote of those pre sent at Thursday night's session sent the following recommendations to the Council : Increase of permanent staff of fire department from four to 12 men, an inrease of 8 men at a minimum bud- (Cominual, on page 3) GIRLS DRUNK, ARE CARRIED FROM HALL Toronto Pastor Deplores Con- ditions--Says He Can Produce Facts (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Nov. 21.--* 'There were two parties in Toronto during the past week where young women were carried from a dance hall be- cause they werp so drunk they could not continue to dance," was the assertion of Rev. W. A. Cam- eron of the Bloor. street Baptist church, in his sermon at last night's service held in a local thez. tre, when he vigorously denounced such practices. He stated he could produce facts and knew where-of he spoke. "I have no doubt that no young woman ever acted that way unless she was encouraged to do s0 by some young man," he sail. in urging young men to treat girls Windsor Hotel early today. with chivalry and courtesy. On King St. Lot Owned By By M. Collis Be. ing Cleared and Construc- tion Work Will Start Early in Spring on Structure to House Three Stores and Apartments Clearing the premises for a new building that will cost in the neigh- borhoed of $40,000 was begun to- day on the property of M. Collis on King street west. Trees are being felled and the lot is being put in readiness for construction work as soon as possible in the spring. The intention of Mr. Collis is to erect a substantial solid brick build ing that will provide for three stores on the ground floor and six apartments on the second story. Construction work on the bullding will be of the most modern type, To Erect $40,000 Building West Presoity ind the apartments will be provided w»ith hot water heating and other *irst-class accomodatien. The build- ing will be 56 by 65 feet in size. ind this lot on which it is situated] overs a space 66x166 feet. Seven trees that were on the prop erty have to be sacrificed to modern business demands, ano the three chestnuts and four sturdy maples are fast falling before the destruct- ive axe. A well built house founda- tion, erected on the rear of the property but never put to any use, will also be wrecked to clear the way for the new strmdutre. This foundation was splendidly built and is in fine condition still. It was stone and looks as good today as it ever did, but it will have to be tern out. This lot was the property of Mrs. Sykes until a few monuns ago, when it was purchased by Mr Collis. It is situated just west of 76 King street west. GUEST OF HONCR MAJOR JOSEPH Rk. HANLEY Of Perry, N.Y., immediate past gov- ernor of Rotary District No. 27, who will deliver the chief address at this evening's annual 'Ladies' Night Banquet and Entertain- ment" of the Qshawa Rotary Club. The function is being held at Welsh's Parlors with covers for 140 members and guests. BELGIAN CABINET RESIGNS IN CRISIS ON ARN AEEAILD, Arose Over Disagreements Between Socialists and Non-Socialists (Cable Service to The Times by Caradian Press) Brussels Belgium, Nov. 21---The Belgian Cabinet, of which Henri Jas- per is Premier resigned this after- noon after a meeting which ended at 5:30 p. m. The crisis arose over profound dis- agreements between the Socialist and non-Socialist members of the ministry concerning reorganization of the army. The Socialists insist- ad upon reduction in military ser- vice from ten to six months, stand that brought unanimous opposition of Catholic and Liberal members of the Government. PLEADS GUILTY TO BEATING BOARD BILL. SENTENCE DEFERRED Pleading guilty to a charge of frandulently obtaining board and lodging Samuel Hicks was remand- for sentence when he appeared "wefore Magistrate A. F. Hind in a 'menial session of Police Court this afternoon. . Ticks had been boarding at a »egidence in this city but was not workine, so his board had not been aa'd for some weeks. Police were of the oninion that he was not par- tienlarly willing to find employ- ment, so when the complaint was made the above charge was laid a- gainst him and a warrant was fis- sued this morning. - A couple of "onrs after he was arrested and when he appeared before the Mae- istrate pleaded guilty. He will ap- near for sentence on Monday. De- cerher 5 or an earlier date if suit alle to the crown attorney. ad MAN JUMPS 10,000 FEET San Diego, Cal.--in a death-defy- ing parachute drop, landing in the deepest section of San Diego Bay, Ralph Douglas, pioneer parachute jumper, leaped from a plane over 110.000 feet in the air in an attempt to lower the world's record of 4,200 feet. BENNETT TAKES OVER REINS OF LEADERSHIP CONSERVATIVE PARTY (By Canudian Press) Ottawa, Ont., Nov. 21.--Hon. R.B. B ett, new C vative chieftain, took over the reigns of party leadership today. Early this morning, Mr. Bennett reach- ed the capital from Calgary and, after spending only a few hours at his hotel, proceeded immedi- ately to his offices as Federal Opposition Leader in the Parlia- ment Buildings. Contract Awarded for New Final Repair Building ia Connection With Track-- New Step By General Mo- tors Will Relieve Trzffic on Adjacent Streets TRACK TO BE OVAL IN FORM Will Be 20 Fee Wide and Lo- cated Between Factory No. 63 and Loading Dock Bor- dering on Alice Street -- Laid Out By Experts General Motors of Canada Limit- ed, is preparing tn carry out the ro~d testing of its automotive vehicles built here on a quarter-mile concrete test track now under construction hetween Factory No. 63 and the North Loading Dock off Division gtreet. Contract foy a new final re- pair building has been let in connec- tion with the test track construction. When completed ieneral Motors autemohiles and trucks will all re- ceive their road tests within the Company's own grounds, greatly re- lieving trafic conditions on adjacent streets Hitherto, newly built ca:'s have been driven from the North Plant over routes laid out over city | strgais. and adjacent, conntrysice, The néW quarter-mile track will be oval in form with concrete a road- way 20 feet wide, The east end of the track is being banked and an eight frot retaining wall erected to (Continued on page 3) AIRMEN WAIT TO REPAIR PLANE (Cable Service to The Times By Canadian Press) Warsaw, Poland. Nov. 21--Cap- tain R. H. McIntosh and Bert Hink- ler, British airmen who made a forced descent in southern Poland last week while on a non-stop fligh from England to India, are plann- ing to remain in Poland until re- pairs can be made to their plane, the Princess Xenia, damaged in landing. The British airmen who stayed at Lwow over the week-end are being entertained by Government officials. GOLD MOVEMENT TO CANADA CONTINUES (By Associated Press) New York, N.Y., Nov. 21 --Go'd movement to Canada continued to- dav with the shipment if a million and a half dollors to Motnreal for the account of Harris, Forhes, and Co., Ltd. The movement beran re- cently with the shipment of three million dollars to the Bank of Mon- treal. The 11-64 of one per cent. premium at which the Canadian dollar is now quoted makes trans- action profitable. NEW BRUNSWICK ACT TO AID. MAINE CONTROL Portland, Maine, Nov. 20.--The en- forcement of the new Provincial Li- qquor Control Act in New Brunswick will be of "great assistance" '5 Uni- ted States Customs officers on the Canadian border, in the opimon ot Colonel Frank M. Hume, Collector v1 Customs, in that it will mean the pur- suit of Canadian bootleggers by Cara- dian officers. Built on Division St. TWO MINE STRIKERS ARE KILLED IN RIOT (By Asses Press) Denver, Colo., Nov. 21.--Two void: nrified strikers were killed t day and nearly a score wound- «d when a state poli an open- e' fire on severaghundred strikers and their sympathizers wo stormed the coal mine, thirty of this city, FCUR BURNED TO DEATH IN BLAZE Columbine miles north Lose Lives--Father and Lose Xe Boy Saved (By Associate: Press) Concord, N.H., Nov. 21.--Mrs... Charles Marshall and three children, Ruth, thirteen, Robert, two and Tolin, ten, were burned to death early today when their home in the south part of the city was destroyed by fire. The father and ome boy, Walter, six, were saved. TAKE BLANKETS ON LEAVING HOTEL Were Guests at Hotel in Pickering--Party Now Sought By Police Apparently ering souvenirs of hoir etay at the Gordon Horse, Pickering, a party of four tourists took with them a pair of Hudson Bay blankets when they left the next morning, with the result that the Provincial Police are on their trail with the expectation that they will soon be apprehended. The theft took place Sunday morning, when the tourists left after spending the night a the hotel, proceeding in a westerly direction. The party com- prised two men and two women, all travelling in a Ford Touring Car which carried a Quebec license num- ber. It is expected that they will be arrested before they reach the border, towards which they are thought to be heading. ALL DANGER FROM FLOOD HAS FADED IN QUEBEC Montreal, Nov. 20--The Eastern Townships, the districts of Three Riv- ers and Quebec breathed easier today as the water coprses, swollen by three days of continuous rain, were receding following a period of low temperature and drying winds during the last 48 hours. No additional damages from the flooded area were reported, and it inundations was now past. EXCAVATION NEXT MONTH FOR THE DETROIT TUNNEL Detroit, Nov. 20.--Fred.-W. Martin, promoter of the Detroit- Windsor Tun- nel, said today that excavations for the tube would be started about Dec- ember 15, following the reccipt of final approval papers signed by President Coolidge. The consent of the Cana- dian Government, he said, has already been given. The work will be com- menced simultaneously on both sides of the river. Winnipeg, Man., Nov. 21.-- Winter today was directing =a concetrated relentless attack a- gainst Northern areas of West. ern Canada, routing milder elements before a zero on- slaught which sent the mercury down to the lowest depths of the season. Edmonton district was the centre of the Arctic offensive where a thirty below dip was recorded druing the night. Bat- tieford at Prince Albert in Ses. katchewan also fcit tle full Mercury Drops to Lowest Point of Season in West (By Canadian Press) force of the cold wave with 26 below zero respectively. Northern Manitoba in parts or the frigid blasts reported from ten to twemty below. in Central and Southern por- tons of the Prairie Provinces the desc-mt of the mercury was more moderate but a heavy sowfall ranging from one to three inches was fairly general. The cold wave was reported to be moving rapidly southeast. ward but the weather man vr dicts advent of higher tem. reratires within two days. | eral first and second prizes « Mother and Three Children | won the cup WINS TROPHY AT THE ROYAL WINTER FAIE Cavy, Owned | By T. Wrag: 281 Jervis Street. Wins Cup --Fine Record WINS OTHER PRIZES Carries Off Honors Despi: Keen Competition By Many Exhibitors Cnrying off the cup for the be 'av. in the Pei Stock Show at t Fwoyil Winter Fair, Toronto, We rg, 281 Jarvis street, won so! "oy 1 e highest honors given in t! [2 of the fair. Mr. Wragg al for the best pair o of cavies in the show as well as m1 entries. There were 228 entries in th ' cavy classes, and the cup for the be nimal in the show, of any breed, ! indeed a high honor. When this | coupled with the winning of the ¢ for the best pair of cavies of an breed, it becomes even more signif' cant, Mr. Wrage specializes in En lish smooth-coated cavies, and it w=» animals of this breed that won t! two cups as well as five first prizes In the class for a female with litter this Oshawa entrant won both th first and second prizes out of a tot of 11 entries, : The cavy which won the honors a best in the show, at the Royal Wir ter 'Fair, also won the 1927 Char pionship of the Canadian Nation Exhibition, having won the highe awrrds obtainable under two diffe ent judges. Some of his noted wi ners will be on exhibition at t' 'how in December of the Oshav Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock / socirtion, but Mr. Wragg does n« expect to compete for nrizes as ! has heen appointed to judge the ral bit and cavy section. YORK TP. EPIDEMIC CONTINUES SPREA Thirteen New Cases of Smal! pox Deported Over Week-En~ 74 All Told Toronto, Nov. 21--Thirteen new cases of small pox reported over the week-end brought the total of cases in East York Township to 74 today. No new cases were reported in the adjacent section of Toronto, where thirty cases are under treat- ment. Approximately six thousand residents of the township have been vaccinated. No deaths have so far been reported in connection with the gutbreak. WEATHER is believed that all danger of further. South west winds, mild and showery today and Tuesday, | Coming Events RATES 8 Cents per word ench nse) Minhanm charge for each insertion, 85c. MADAME ROSE, PALMISr, 21 Maple St. Phone 2372F. Hour 2 to 9. Fridays appointments only (1187) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, CON- cert by Music Club in Simeon street United Church. Admissicn 50 cents, Tickets on szle by mem bors or a* The Oshawa Dai Times office (117TH RUMMAGE SALE IN BASEMEN of Simcoe St. Church on Tuesda a* 2 o'clock 117h COME TO THE CHOSEN FRIFND oven Progressive Euchre 'n K P. Hall, Wednesday, November 23. Refreshments, (118¢ MADAME NEVADA, PALMIST A™ 267 French Street. Phone 710J. Hours 2 to 9. (118-120-122) THIRTY CLUB MEMBERS PLEASE note. Special Bridge evening to- night and each succeeding Mon day. (118a) Y. M. C. A. GYM CLASSES FOR | men of all ages commencing thi: | week. Baguire at office for par ticulars. (1131)