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hie Oshawa Da . SUCCEEDING The Oshawa Daily Reformer te ------------ 3 OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1927 1927 y Tones r-- 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. IET CREATES SENSATION AT GENEVA Year's Building Record Near $5,000,000 ERMITS TO] 4,955,008 : , $45,000 More Needed to Pass the $5,000,000 Mark | LCEDE YEAR nvember "Establishes Record of Its Own With $340,330 Dshawa's building record for the rent year stands at $4,965,008 and h 32 days of the year yet to go love the final total for 1927 can be nounced, . With less than $45,000 to be written up before the goal iched, it is certain that the Can- Jubilee Year present to Osh- a will be well past the five million jovember establishes a record of own in the matter of building, total being $840,330 subject to cial correction on December 1st, p two final days account for a rd of that total, Tuesday, for ex- ple, showing $107,800 of permits ed feneral Motors of Canada, Limited, kk out permits for 16 new houses built for the most part on Hill- street. Two of the houses are erected on Mary Street and on 'Grierson Avenue, The total ue of permits is $68,400, oa] nt is erecting one two JYhouse on Simeoe street he Visid Park subdivision whieh cost $4,200, and one on Thomas in that district to cost $4,000, . H, Martin & Company are build- houses mentioned above both meral Motors and Mr. Conant, IH. Bishop is the architect, dy k is erecting a p00 house on Cadillac street; J. Borsberry is building a $2,000 one Bond Street; J. P, Marks is build- a $3,500 bungalow on Mediand pue and a two story brick house McLaughlin Boulevard to cost JUIN V. Disney has a permit to erect $15,000 apartment house at the ner of Celina and Bruce pireets. Brown is building a two storzy k house on King Street, ) BONES BROKEN IN FALL OFF BOX Were the Extent of Received By Wm, Anderson ises were sustained by Wil- Anderson, Nassau street, yes y afternoon when he fell fro: ee-foot box at the General Mo- , while working in a stoek m. Owing to Mr. Ander- being over 80 years of age, was removed to the Oshaw: eral Hospital where an X-ra» ination was made to ascertain her or not any bones were bro- Fortunately none were and Mr. Anderson is resting pfortably today, having spent a d night. He is being attended Dr. C. O. Miller. OF MISSING PILOT 1S FOUND eran, Ror gee) ty of Er "missing air mail today beside his Announcer's London, Nov. erybody" papers today. in response to a request of the seriously ill, he was summoned always soothed her as she said "good night everybody" lapsed into unconsciousness. Child Dies Happily (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) 30.--How a radio announcer's enabled a child to die happily was described in London The radio announcer was enjoying a Sunday night off, when, begged to hear 4 'geod night everybody" spoken by the voice which The announcer hurried to headquarters and gave his familiar which although it was heard by thousands was meant only for the little sufferer, voice, sighed happily as she murmured "good night" Her feeble response was the last word she uttered for she died during night. After Good Night' "Good night ev- mother of a little girl, who was from his home, The child had it sounded "fatherly." She' Weard the familiar in reply and NEGRO LYNCHED FOR SLAYING FOREMAN OF FLEMING MINE (By Associated Press) Jenkins, Ky, ov. 30.--Searing flames meunting from the top of Cumberland Mountain signalled the death of Leonard Woods, negro, who was lynched by a moh of more than two hundred armed men early today. Woods, arrested for the slaying of Marshell Deaton, foreman of the mine at Fleming, Ky.,, was shot to death as he faced a half circle of rifles, Then his body was placed on the platform rccently erected for de- dication ceremonies at the opening of the Kentucky Virginia highway. Gasolige was poured over it and a match touched off the structure, DISCUSSES WOBLLEN G00DS IMPORTS Association Considers Up- ward Revision of Tariff and Imports (By Associated Press) / Toronto, Noy. 30--Association's ap- plication for upward revision of tar- iff on imports of woollen goods was dealt with by J. A. Burns, Dunnville, Ont., in his presidential address at the convention of-Eanadian Woollen and Knit Goods Manufacturers Asso- ciation here today. One hundred and fifty manvfacturers from all parts of Ontario and Eastern Canada were present, While conditions generally had im- proved, the bulk of the business was still going to the mills in other countries, Mr, Burns said. He poin- ted out that imports supplied seventy per cent of the Canadian market for manufactured woolle woollen goods. SUBSCRIBERS' TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW Sale of season seats for the Osh- awa Intermediate Hockey Club wil! start tomorrow morning at Mike's Place, iKng Street, West, it was an- pounced by club officials today. The initial charge of $1 holds the seat for any games until noon o! the dey upon which the team plays Ticket purchasers are not obligat- ed to lift their ticket every game. but the object of the scheme ss to give a certain mumber opportunity to have reserved seats awaiting them 4f they care to attend the game. 'The foregoing method fs in vogue in all cities where hocke: . is played to any great extent, bu in the majority of places it is me cessary that a fan attend at least one out of three games! FIRE CHIEF REFUSES TO COMMENT ON THE ACTION OF COUNCIL City Clerk Has Received In- structions to Advertise for a Fire Chief and Numer- ous Applications Are An. tic'pated RESIGNATION NOT IN YET Was Not Real Dismissal and Chief Can Still Exercise Option Until More Dras- tic Steps Are Taken, Ac- cording to Unofficial Le- gal Opinion Fire Chief Cameron has nothing to say regarding the Gity Council's peremptory request that he tender his resignation effective December 15. In the meantime, the City Clerk has been instructed by the Council to advertise for a fire chief and the aldermen are already wincing a little before the imagined deluge of applications that will come in reply to the simple motice: **Want- ed--Fire chief for Oshawa." However, the matter is not as simple as that. Chief Cameron hasn't resigned There are some who declare that he won't, at any event not effective on December 15, and this gives pause to the 16 individuals more or less who will, presently, be run- (Continued on page 6) TROOPS QUARANTINED A CASE OF SPINAL MENINGITIS FOUND Manila, P.I., Nov. 30--United States Army Transport, Thomps, which ar- rived here today from the United States with one thousand troops aboard was placed under modified quarantine as a result of finding of one case of spinal meningitis aboard, Quarantine period is period is to last 21 days. TRIMMERS' BASKET TEAM GOING GOOD Cliff James, venerable leader of the Trimmer's Social Club's basket- ball team, rad his charges out at the Y.M.C.A. floor jast evening. The usual squad numbering about twelve were there and several hours of stiff practice was enjoyed, the players taking the workout to heart and giving their best. Mr. James fs quite pleased with the manner in which the team is shap- ing up and predicts a good season for the ecagers. The question of floor accommodation has not yet been settled and it will likely be brought before the next meeting of the Board of Education with a view towards securing the collegi- ate gym for game purposes. JABLE TO SIT BOARD oy. 29--Rt. Hon. Ste- Labor M.P. for the isi of pancashice, who was en by Baldwin Government ly as a member of the Statu- to inquire into the g of reform in India, finds that is physicians have warned that it would be detrimental to 4 to make a prolonged stay of Walsh' s resigna- m the commission the Labor "on. Ver Turns Trial in Frank Sullivan and Philip] Revoy Plead Not Guilty to Interfering With Grave-- 'Ewart Warren, Third Man Arrested, Pleads Guilty and Testifies for Crown (By Can: dian Press) Belleyille, Nov. 80.--Frank Sullivan and Philip Revoy p'-~ded not guilty when they were brought .. sre Judee roche in County Court today ced with jaesterise with he grave of the late Mrs. E. C. Hubbel, 8 Evidence at Marmora Case at Marmora, near here. Ewart War ren, the third man arrested in con- nection with the case, p'caded guilty and turned King's evidence. His testimony was the prineipal feature of the Crow's case today. Warren asserted that he me' Re- voy in Toronto and later sent Lim to obtain the exact location of the ve, in which thoy thought th- eliry might be buried. The three dug the casket up on October 26 hut it was burglar proo® so they re placed it. He added that he wen to Niagara Falls bb "s conscience was troubling ho and he surrand- ered to officers of the Salvati a Army. The REMOVE LOW CLIFFS ALONG LAKE PARK Is the Plan Now Under Way By the City Parks Commission BIG IMPROVEMENT Beach May Be Reached By Gentle Incline to the Water's Edge Low cliffs bordering Lake On- tario at Lakeview Park are to be done away with, The Parks Board has this fall already graded 300 feet of lake frontage so that the beach may be reached by a gentle incline instead of hy clambering as is at present the case. Mayor Pres- ton announced at last night's ad- journed session of the Council that the Parks Board planned to treat the entire lake frontage of the park in that manner, The grade to the water's edge will be sodded ana sewn with grass, it was also pointed out, so that in due time Lakeview Park's lawns will stretch right down to the beach, Unlike Lake Erie, Lake Ontario's cliffs are generally low. Wave ac- tion and erosion tends to crumble them, so the Parks Board decided to do at once what nature would require many years to effect, SAYS HE WAS ONLY A FARMER'S SON Wilfred McNabb Could Not Resist Temptation to Get Drank He was only a farmer's son, and when he came to the big- wicked city he couldn't resist the tempta- tion to get drunk, That is the story of Wilfred Me- Nabb, a resident of the vicinity of Kirkville, near Lindsay, who was convicted by M»gzistrate A. F. Hind in the local police eourt this morn- ng of having ligour in a public place, and fined $100 and $7.40 rosts with the alternative of 30 days in jail. 'The event of Me- Nabb's worldly wealth, 2 sum of money found on him at his arrest, was, alas, only thirty dollars, so he sadly turned and walked away with a police constable, to face a month of hard labor in the common jail of the County of Ontario, leoated at Whitby. Up until 2 week ago McNabb was a hard-working resident of the afs- trict mear Kirkville, and followed the occuptation of farming om the farm of his parents. But, tiring of the simple life and seeing a winter of little work on the home farm ahead of him if he stayed, he went to Toronto to seek employ- ment. Since this is 8 commodity not easily accessible at this season of the year in the Provincial capi. tal, the young man came to Osh- awa, renowned afar as a booming, progressive city. He arrived here yesterday, and promptly securing a bottle of Hiramy Walker's famous London Dry Gin--25 ounces or it, at that--he started to celebrate. When found on William street by a constable he was carrying the bottle without evem a cork fim it. and with the contents mearly all consumed. He was arrested, for he was showing effects of his imbib- ing, and given free lodging for the night at the expense of the city. When brought before the Magis- trate this morning he pleaded guil- ty to the charge, was convicted, and elected the jail term. NO STEPS TO RESUME "RELATIONS BETWEEN BRITAIN AND SOVIET London, Nov, 29.-- 29.--No steps have heen taken by either Great Britain or Russia looking toward resump- tion of diplomatic relations, Pre- mier Stanley Baldwin said today in answer to -~ questioner in the House of Commons. Mr. Baldwin said he had men- tioned in a recent speech conditions under which Great Britain would be prepared to consider resumption of such relations. but that there had not yet been any assurance that the Russian Government would cease its interferemce in British internal affairs. ASSUMES OFFICE J. 8. JUDGE Who has arrived in Oshawa to take over the management of the Met- ropolitan Life Insurance agency in this city in succession to S. Marsh, recently promoted to the London, Ontario, office. Mr. Judge comes from the assistant manager- ship of the Vancouver office of the company. Having been horn in Toronto, Mr, Judge is thoroughly familiar with this district where he began his life insurance career. His service with the Metropolitan Life has taken him to all parts of the Dominion as well FLIN FLON MINES 10 BE DEVELOPED Hon, C, A. Dunning Says the Development of Area is Assured (By Canadian' Press) Winnipeg, Nov, 30--During the Liberal Association banquet here last night, J. T. Thorsdon, M. P,, for Winnipeg, read a telegram from Hon C. A, Dynning in which Federal Minister of Railways de- clared development of the Flin Flon mining area, is now assured. At the business session in the afiernoon, several speakers dealt with immense mineral deposits in northern Manitoba, and stressed mportance of developing the Flin Flon area, which negotiations at Ottawa are successful will mean an expenditure of thirty million dol- lars in the north country, SPECTACULAR FIRE OCCURS IN CHICAGO Accompanied By Machine Gunlike Explosions -- Damage $350,000 (By Associated Press) Chicago, Nov. 30--A spectacular fire, accompapied by machine gun like explosions, destroyed the two storey brick building occupied by the Pork Product Packing Company early today, with damage estimated at $350,000, Several tons of grease in the plant began to explode successively, And the flames were so hot that the fire- men were unable for a time to get near enough to fight them. CAMPBELL BROS, OF WHITBY WIN THIRD FOR 'SOY BEANS . 30.--Campbell Bros. of Whitby, Ont., took third place this morning in the Regional Competition for soy beans at the International Live Stock Exhibi- tion. The Region in which they won consisted of Michigan, Wisconsin, Ontario and several other areas. It was the only Canadian win in the Soy Bean Class, AGAIN - ATTEMPT PROBE IN NS. OF MYSTERIOUS CANA- © DIAN CO. Washington, D.C., Nov. 29--A new effort to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the organization of the Continental Trading Company, Itd., of Candaa, which figured so exten- sively in the maval oil lease is to be made in the Senate, Chairman Norris, of the Judiciary Committee, announced today. Harry F. Sinclair today was served with a citation for criminal contempt of court in connection with the Fall- Sinclair jury tampering charges. A Civil Servant says he sleeps tive hours out of the 24, and spends eight in the office. That makes 13 hours' sleep in all.--Montreal Star. Destruction of All Fortrestes] Proposed to Be Carried Out in Period of From One to Four Years, if Adopted By Powers WOULD SCRAP ALL WARSHIPS Sensation at Geneva When Soviets Chief Delegate Proposes Dissolution of All Military Forces and Non-admittance of Exist- ence in Concealed Form (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) Geneva, Nov, 30,--Soviet Russia today threw "peace homb' into the apening session of the Preparatery Disarmament Commission hy form. ally proposing complete abolition of all land, marine and air forces. Admitting that, the Soviet pro- ject was a radical suggestion, Maxin Litvinoff, chief of the Soviet delegation, called for dissolution of all land, sea and air forces and non- admittance of their existance in any concealed form what so ever. The proposal caused profound sensation: at the conference, al-| though many delegates were seen to smile as if they considered | Secene more than Utopian as Lit-| vienoff developed sweeping Soviet project. Maxim Litvienoff, head of the Soviet delegation, proposed in he- half of Russia complete aholish- ment of all land and sea forces &t the cpening of the Preparatory Dis- armament Commission today. The Soviet proposal, which created a sensation, also adyocated the serapping of all warshi nd the destruction of all fortresses, this, if accepted by the powers, to he earried out in a period of from oue to four years, Pt-- at 3 MUSSOLINI RESTRICTS OFFICERS IN DANCIRG WHILE IN UNIFORM (Cable Service to The Times By Canadian Press) Rome, Nov, 30--Indulgence in "exotic dances" constitutes conduct unbecoming an officer and a gen- tleman, Premier Mussolini says. In his capacity as secretary of war he has issued a general order to corps commanders to the effeet that offi- cers under their jurisdiction must not dance "Yale", "Dirty Dig", "Charleston" or "Shimmy" in pub- lic while in uniform. PHOENIX LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS Phoenix Lodge No. 22 held its semi-annual election of officers last evening and Mr. G. Hazlett was elected Noble Grand with Mr. J. Marshall, vice-grand. Mr. Fred Parsons is recording secretary, Mr. R. Stroule, is financial secretary, and Mr. W. Evands was appointed Treasurer. The medical officer for this season will be Dr, F. J. Run- dle. The Trustees elected last evening were: Messrs. R. Keel, G. Gummow, R. J. Hyndman. RAILWAY NEGOTIATIONS DE- LAY ALBERTA LEGISLATURE OPENING Calgary, Alta, Nov. 29--Negotia- tions which may develop during the next month with respect to Alberta's northern rasbways may make it ad- visable to delay the opening « of the Alberta Legislature, at agreement arived at could be a ted to the members for their appro- ios but present expectations are that will be fairly early in We open Pair J. E. Brownlee an- noun in an interview here fast night. LJ [PROPOSAL TO A TO ABOLISH ALL LAND, MARINE AND AIR FORCES IS MADE LAD OF 18 HOLDS WORLD RECORD FOR WINNING MOUNTS (By Associated Press) Chicago, Nov, 30-----Lece "Longshot" Hardy, a lad of eighteen with only one year's experience in the saddle, holds the world's pecord for winning mounts on thoroughbred hors- es for a single season, by vir. tue of riding to victory in 207 races, Hardy is the third jock. ey to cross the two hundred in the history of American turf. He broke in on Ohio tracks in 1926, and was several months between his first win. ner home, MAIL AND EMPIRE PLANS EXPANSION Purchases the Northeast Cor- ner of King and York Streets (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Nov. 30--Announcement has heen made of the purchase by a syndicate of the north east corner of King and York streets and it is understood that it is on behalf of the Mail and Empire, which will proceed immediately with a building of a new newspaper plant, its present site at the corner of King and Bay strects to become the new office building, FEAR PREJUDICING 'CORONER'S JURY C. P. R, Willi Make No Of- ficial S:atement on Tragsdy (By Canadian Press) Enterprise, Ont., Nov. 30.--Fearing to prejudice the ccroner's jury which will shortly hold an inquest into the fatalities in the train wreck at Dock- rill Sunday, the Canadian Pacific rail- way will make no official enquiry in- to the disaster until the jury's deci- sion has been made known. This is the statement of H, C. Grout, Supt. of the Railway's Central Region, who is supervising the clearing up of wreckage which today was nearly all removed. Six adults and a child were killed, the child being still unidenti- fied. Only a portion of its leg has been recovered. BANDITS ACTED ON TIP IN ROBBERY OF RIVERDALE CLUB (By Canadian rress) Toronto, Noy, 30.--Theory that the trio of armed robbers who robbed forty members of the Riverside ath- letic Cluo here yesterday were from the United States, acting on a tip from men who bet large sums of money on the Belanger-Genero fight, was expressed today as the police continued their search. ..uthoritics were doubly handicapped because mo official complaint was made. The bandits are believed to have secured at least $3,500 in cash and a quantity of jewellry. HEAVY FOG OVER NEW YORK HARBOR (By Asecisted Press) New York, Nov. 30--A heavy fog blanketed New York Harbor today, disrupting ferry traffic and holding ocean liners at quarantine. Several minor collisions were reported and the service om one ferry fine was temporarily suspended. Ope ferry boat crashed a British freighter amidships but both crafts escaped serious damage. By Temper 13-Year-Old Boy Crazed Companion (By Canadian Press) of a boyish altercation between Application for. for Injunction for James Knapp is Dismissed TOLD TO SURRENDER Is Advised to Apply for a Writ of Habeas i Corus 5 'y (>y Associated Press) Buffalo, Nov. 30---First attempt here of an alien to fight the border immigration ruling was lost today when Judge Hazel, in District Court: dismissed the : application for a tems porary injunction to restrain immd- gration officers from enforcing th ruling, An injunction was sought in behal of James Kemp, Niagara Falls, Ont; who is owner of a business establishe ment in Niagara Falls, N.Y. oo Judge Hozel, commenting on the | action, advised Kemp to submit to arrest for illegal entry across the Niagara River and then to apply for a writ of habeas corpus in order' hat his action may be brought ber fore the District Court, The new immigration ruling, effee- © tive tomorrow, provides, amo other things, that Canadian Nationals who commute to this country must # have vises and pay head tax of $25, Washington, Nov, 28.--Immigration .J Department expects that Canadian commuters living in border gities and working on the United States side will be taken care of without ° lifiiculty and without undue delay. Assistant Secretary of Labor Carl White informed the Canadian Press that border immigration officials can J probably take care of 75 to 100 pep mit holders a day, validating their existing permits so as to make it 3 sossible for commuters now of Can. udian birth to obtain quota visas )laces for them fall vacant on a : ists, Mr, White thought only about thousand foreign born Canadians & are affected at all border points. The C anadian Press learns that some . three thousand applied during the last six months for quota visas and some of these may subsequently ree sume commuting across the border, There has been a falling off of employment in Detroit during the # summer, but renewed employment is'¥ | expected there during the winter, s The Canadian Legation expressed & satisfaction with arrangement which State and Labor Departments have ; 3 made on bebalf of Canadian commuts & $3 ers, TALKS ON 'FAMILY COMPACT' CHARGE * J, J. Morrison Says He Was Never Consulted in Em» ploying Relatives Wi (By Canadian Press) Toronto, Nov. 30--Replying to charges levelled against him at St. Thomas last night by Mitchel F. Hepburne, member of the House of Commons for Elgin west, J. J. Mor- rison, secretary of the United States farmers of 'Ontario and U.F.0.%co- operative, today said he had pho been consulted in the employment of his relatives by the United F, of Ontario. Mr. Hepburne chatied | there was a "family compact" : charge of U.F.O. through which " Morrison designed to have com control. Mr. Morrison today said son was a popular salesman jn livestock department, while his in-law produced a profit of $254 farm supplies department operative. IS APPOINTED HEAD OF LIQUOR § ' Practical assurance argnce thal he will ceive the appointment of liguor wet dor for the Oshawa store estab ed here under the provisoins of Liquor Control Act has been gi George Mallett, member of the Mallet Brothers, Odbamar it is . yi stated autharativels teday. Xt underst at McCuicheon will become the deputy yendor. Mr. Mallett was in Toronto 3 terday where he met members Liquor Control Commission and ceived an insight into the manhet which a local store is Speaking to The . Da Times, McCutcheon stated hi has mot 7 received formal 3 0 cation of his appointment he expects this will asive 4 this will arrive TWEATHEB Soong mar--_ry oy more snow falls. ee ---- northwest winds and ogider.