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A Growing Newspaper in a Growing City VOL. 2--NO. 80 PL, Sa op Cet 1he Oshawa Daily Reforme" OSHAWA, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1928 RESIDENCE RANSACKED BY THIEVES Home of W. H. James, 58 Aberdeen Street, is Broken Into JEWELRY STOLEN Small Amount of Cash Missing--Entered By Rear Door Burglars last night ransacked the residence of W. H, James, 58 Aber- deen street, and secured a small sum of money and some jewelry. The crime was committed during the ev- ening while Mr, and Mrs, James were out and, while city police are investigating, no arrests have as yct been made, Entrance was gained to the house by unlocking the rear door with a skeleton key, and exit was made from the front door. Mr, and Mrs, James had left the house about 7.30 o'clock and when they returned a- bout 11 found the house ransacked from cellar to garret, Bureau draw- ers were turned out, clothing was strewn over the floor, and a thor- ough job generally was made by the intruders, Mr. and Mrs, James are not yet sure themselves how much was stolen, but it is known that §7 to $8 and several articles of jewelry, including a gold watch, were taken, Two fountain pens and a silver pen- "cil are also reported, missing. The city police department have been investigating. the occurrence last night and this morning. No ar- rests have been made, but favorable rogress is being made, In the opin- on: of Chief of Police Friend, this or his was undoubtedly committed by a pair of thieves, who will pro- bably be apprehended, YUKON AREAS ARE IN PENSION ACT Scheme. is Developing -- Negotiations Are in Progress (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Apr. 4--With the Yukon territory now coming within the pro- visions of the Old Age Pension Act, and both Saskatchewan and Mani- toba enacting measures that will bring these provinces under its scope, The scheme is gradually de- veloping. Negotiations are in pro- ress between the Department of abor, which administers the act, and the governments of Saskatchewan and Manitoba to settle all prelimin- aries for application of the act to these provinces, SEEKS WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS FOR " THREE COMMUTERS (By Canadian Press) Niagara Falls, N.Y., Apr, 4--Failing fn their effort yesterday to have three Aliens admitted to the United States at this point without quota visas, the attorney handling the case today planned to seek a habeas cor- pus writ in the Federal Court, Buff- alo, to get the case into the three communers was to be made today. ADJOURN INQUEST 'N OWEN SOUND CASE UNTIL APRIL 17 (By Canadian Press) Owen Sound, Apr. 4--Inquest on the death of Mary Reid, seventeen- ear-old girl missing since November %. whose body was found in the harbor here yesterday, has been ad- journed to April 17. Investigation so far has failed to reveal any in- dication of foul play. AIR PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY LAND IS NOW PLANNED IN MADRID (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) : Madrid, Apr. 4--An air pilgrimage to the Holy Land has been organized here. Three planes have been char- tered to carry pilgrims to Jerusalem. 26,000 Metal Workers Strike in Germany (By Canadian Press) Berlin, April 4.---About 26,000 metal workers were om strike in various parts of Germany today over differences in wage scales, * 4 ALL RESTRICTIONS ON RUBBER EXPORT TO BE REMOVED NOV. 1 (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, April 4. -- Premier Baldwin announced in the House of Commons today that all ve- strictions on the eaport of rub- ber from British alaya and Ceylon would be removed Nov. ember, 1928, The existing restriction scheme known as the Stevenson Plan under which the proposition of rubber permitted export at a minimum rate of duty varied with the price of crude rubber, will be continued unaltered in the mean- time. TURKS MAY DISSEVER CHURCH AND STATE Angora, April 3--The Turkish Gov- ernment is seriously considering the epoch-making step of separating Church and State. Kemal Pasha is believed to have decided to put into effect Article 75 of the Constitution of Turkey, which provides that every citizens has the right to practice any religion so long as he does not disturb the public peace, In official circles it is said that the proposed change of policy is not at all in the direction of atheism, but merely in the direction of State se- cularization, Second Court Martial in Royal Oak Affair Opens J Ceptain Dewar is Charged With "Accepting and For- warding Letter Prejudicial to Discipline" -- Today's Testimony Along Same Lines of First Trial (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) Gibraltar, Apr. 4--=The second mar- tial arising from the Royal Oak Jazz Band affair opened today with the appearance of Captain Kenneth De- war to answer charges of accepting and forwarding a letter prejudicial te discipline, The letter which complained of the conduct of Rear Adnuaral Collard was the subject of the courtmartial of Commander Danicl which ended yes- terday in dismissal of the commuian- der trom hig ship and with a severe repruanand for writing the letter and reading it publicly in a wardroom of the Royal Oak. Ceptain Dewar is conducting his own defense, but Day Kimball as his "friend" is acting in an advisory advisory capacity, Mr. Kimball was counsel for Commander Daniel. Today's testimony proceeded much along the lines of the Daniel trial at which the defense charged Admiral Collard with berating the Royal Oak's bandmaster publicly and re- ferring to hint with an approbious epithet, Admiral Collard, who is the storm centre of the whole pro- ceedings was an early witness. Number of Bills Have Been Defeated But One is Still Before House--Gov- ernor Smith's Action May Result in This One Being Dropped -- Expect Smith Will Veto Application for Incorporation of Bridge Company (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, April 4.--The action of Governor Smith of New York State in vetoing bills for bridges across the Niagara River and the St. Law- rence at the Thousand Islands will mean added difficulties for projects in the Dominion Parliament, There have lately been a number of bills for bridges across international wa- terways, all of them meeting with opposition. One Niagara gorge bridge bill was killed in the Pri- vate Bills Committee of the House, The second Niagara gorge bridge and bill for the St. Lawrence bridee near the Thousand Islands are still before the House and scheduled for consideration after the Easter rest. The contention of Governor Smith that power to erect toll bridges should not he given to private cor- porations has also been urged here in opposition to the bills. Brockville, April 4.--Veto by Governor Smith of New York of the application for incorporation of the Thousand Islands International Bridge Corporation, a concern of almost exclusive American connec- tions, was not unexpected by resi- dents of the Island area in view of Governor Smith's' reluctance to grant a franchise to any private company to undertake construction of an international bridge and it is believed here that the correspond- ing bill now before the House of Commons at Ottawa will be drop- ped by its promoters. Austrian Chancellor Vienna, April 4.--Dr. Ignaz Sei- pel, Chancellor of Austria, who has been ill with the grippe, is fully restored to health, ard will be Vetoing Bridge Bills by Smith Increases Canada's Difficulties p LORONO MAN LOSES THREE FINGERS (Special to The Times) Orono, April 4--C, Hughson, of this town, sustained a painful accident yesterday afternoon when three fingers of his right hand were severed by a circular saw, Mr. Hughson had been sawing wood for a neighbor, when his hand became caught in' the rapidly revolving saw, and the three middle fingers of the right hand were severad at the knuckles. He is progr:ssing fav- orably. WILL EXPLORE NEW GAME SANCTUARY Expedition is Moving North in the Great Slave Lake District (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Apr. 4--Somewhere on Great Slave Lake, north of the six- tieth degree of latitude, a small ex-' pedition of two men, W, Hoare, of Northwest Territories Branch of the Department of the Interior, and a ranger who joined Mr. Hoare at Fort Smith on the Alberta Proyin- cial Line, is making its way north and eastward toward Fort Reliance. The two intrepid officers constitute a party who during the next eigh- teen months will explore the new game sanctuary that has been estab- lished at the junction of Hanbury and Thelon Rivers. ISSUE BIG LOAN AS NEXT FRENCH STEP TO GOLD STANDARD (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian ) ress Paris, Apr. 4--Lecho De Paris to- day said the next step toward the return of France to the gold stand- the issuance of a big loan. Representatives of the prin- cipal French banks have been sum- moned by the ministry of finance to discuss the loans. Thomas Nisby is looking for a trainer. This local swimmer, who last year did 18 miles in good old Lake Ontario, has al- ready commenced training for the big Montreal marathon in August, taking bis first dip Sunday, and a good trainer is on the requisition sheet at the present time, Tom isn't making amy com- ments, but we think he found it somewhat chilly when he Oshawa Man Starts Training For Montreal Marathon Swim stepped into the body of water have his picture taken, how- . ever, and avows his intention of keeping training until the big day, August 27, when he will compete for a lion's share of the big purse. Nisby swam to Bowmanville and back last summer, but did mot enter the C.N.E. swim. He jis going to fake a (ry at the one in Mon- treal, however. ACTIVE YEAR ON WATER QUESTION Joint Commission Makes Plans on Important Problem -- Washington, April 3--Plans for an active year were laid by the Inter. national Joint Commission at the semi-annual meeting heretoday. All six Commissioners and both Secre- taries were present. Most of the day was spent in exe- cutive session laying plans for inves- tigations during the next six months. Application for diversion of the waters of the Lacroix, in the Rainy Lake district, for power was set for hearing Sept. 15, when reports of engineers on the lake levels will be considered. Application of the St. Lawrence River Power Company at Messena, New York, for permission to raise the crest of its dam in the south channel of the St. Lawrence. oppos- ite Cornwall, Ont., was postponed at the call of the Commission, the Cana- dian Government not being ready to proceed and the company being un- willing to accept June 15 as the ar- bitrary date for the reopening of the case. A hearing will probably be had in October. FORMER Of:IAWA RESIDENT DIES IN CINCINNATI Word has been received in Osh- awa by friends of the sudden death of Carl Lobie, at Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr, Lobie was a resident of Oshawa with a home on Athol street until about a year ago when he left to take up residence in Cincinnati, He is survived by his wife, who was well known here, WILLIAMS BENEFIT SOCIETY MEETING Elect Officers for Ensuing Year -- Mr, French President The Benefit Society of the Wil- liams Piano Company held their an- nual meeting in the auditorium last evening, and officers were elected for the ensuing year, F. E. French is president and H, S. Smith is secre- tary for 1928. The meeting was an interesting one, and the following list of officers were chosen: F. E, French, president; J.A., Wilson, vice- president; H. S. Smith, secretary; A. N. Gordon, treasurer; Dr. Wilson, physician; J. A, Adams and T. P, Coull, auditors. A foreman and a visiting committee were also appoint- ed, WATCHMAN HEARD CRIES FOR HELP " Windsor, April 2.--Police are investigating a report received shortly after midnight, from a Ford Company watchman, that he heard cries for help coming from the di- rection of the river, At the same time the sound ,of a fast moving motorboat, apparently hurrying a- way fronr the spot, was heard. Po- lice investigated, but were unable to find any clue, It is believed that the cries may have come from drunken liquor runners, attempting a practical joke, or possibly from the human cargo of an alien run- ner's boat, who had been dumped overboard. The search will be re- sumed at daybreak. FIRST ORIENTAL IN CANADA TO TAKE TO AVIATION (By Campadian Press) Hamilton, April 4. -- Gordon Hong, of this city, is believed to be the first Oriental in Canada te take to the air. He is progressing fast in learning to he an aviator at the local aviation school. POLITICAL LEADER CALLED BY DEATH (By Canadian Press) Winnipeg, April 4.--Alan Adam- son, founder of the Western Trust Co., and prominent in business and political circles of Western Canada, for the past forty years, died at his winter residence near Tampa, Fla., last night, according to word reecived here today. $35,000 LOSS BY BLAZE IN BOSTON (By Associated Press) Boston, April 4.--Fire which swept a large building in the whole- sale supply district today caused a loss estimated at $35,000. development of | Woman Wins in Race With Death (By Canadian Press) Windsor, April 4.--Win- ning the eight-day race with death, Mrs. George Laing reached the bedside of her father, Dr. P. Dewar, of Walkerville, after leaving Vienna, Austria, where she has been living with her husband. Through arrange- ments made by the Ford Motor Company, Mrs. Laing was taken off the Oylmpic at New York and rushed across the city to the sta- tion where the train had heen held for her, She reach- ed here at 8:45 a.m. to find her father somewhat im- proved, although his condi- tion is precarious, "GAR AND TRUCKS [Pictures Che Oshawa Daily Times 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. picture artist, was taken transmitted over the wires, or ordinary pictures, regular motion picture film, in the experiment, CRASH AT CORNER 1 All Are Damaged to Certain Extent But No One is Injured A large Gotfredson truck belong- ing to R. W, Dixon and Sons, and a Chevrolet truck, owned by the Do- minion Hardware Company crashed at the corner of Albert and Bruce streets today about 1.30. Nobody was hurt although the lighter car smashed into the Dixon truck hard enough to send it up over the sidewalk in front of a building. It struck a large tree in the front, totally demolishing the cab. The driver of the Dixon truck, Frank Jarvis and a boy he had with him in the cab escaped serious injury in some miraculous way. The Dominion Hardware truck also ended up against the tree, breaking the front axle and bending the fenders, According to eye witnesses of the smash, the larger truck was pro- ceeding westward towards Simcoe street, and the driver blew his horn before reaching Albert street. The Dominion Hardware truck was com- ing north on Albert street and be- fore either driver could turn to stop to avoid the mishap, hit the larger truck broadside, and forced it up over the lawn in front of Horton's Real Estate office. Only the large tree in front of the Horton house prevented the cars from crashing nto it, A crowd soon gathered, and insurance men were quickly on the scene, Burr, an eye witness of the accident gave his version of it to the agents, VOLUNTEERS AND POLICE REPEL ARMW OF INSURGENTS (By Associated Press) Mexico City, Apr. 4--Despatches from Guadalajgara today said police and volunteers heroically defended Tequila against a large group of insurgents. HINDU THEOSOPHIST SAILS FOR NEW ORK (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) London, Apr. 4--Jeddu Krishna- murti, Hindu theosophist, sailed for New York yesterday aboard the steamship Leviathan, WALKING FROM 'RENTON TO ALBERTA Trenton, Ontario, to Alberta is a long way to go, but four men passed through nere last night bent on making the journey. They were given a night's lodging at the police station, and continued on their way this morning, ASSASSINATION OF TROTSKY DENIED (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Paris, April 4--A Havas despatch from Moscow says that Soviet auth- orities have officially denied rumors that Leon Trotszky, deposed Soviet leader, had been assassinated, DEATH SUMMONS SCREEN ACTRESS (By Associated Press) Hollywood, April 4--Lyda Dickson, stage and screen actress, died today after "an illness of several weeks. PRINCE FINISHES THIRD IN RACE (By Associated Press) Thrope, Constantine, Eng., April 4. --The Prince of Wales finished third when riding his horse, Miss Gris, in the three and a half mile race today at Atherstone. The race was point to point affair. It was won by I. Aynsley with Captain Ficlden sec- ond. MOTION PICTURES TRANSMITTED BY WIRE 1 L Sent From Chicago to New York; Ten Feet of Film Used (By Associated Press) Chicago, Apr. 4.--Advance in the transmission of pic- tures by wire was made today when for the first time a mo- tion picture was sent over the telephone lines to New York city for display there. A close-up of Vilma Banky, motion in the telephoto offices of the American Telephone & Telegraph Company and within half an hour the film had been developed and was being The film was cut up into short strips and sent as "stills At the other end strips were pieced together and then photographed on the of the line the Ten feet of film were used PLAN EXPANSION AIR MAIL SERVICE (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, April 4.--. Expansion of (Canada's air mail service by link- ing up with the trans-continental services of the United States is un- der consideration by the post office officials and a representative will shortly go to Washington to ar- range matters, Canadian officials have in mind connecting with the American service at Albany, N.Y., running a regular schedule of flights between Albany and Mon- treal, DRIVER OF DEATH CAR 1S NAMED Coroner's Jury at Niagara Also Charges Man With Manslaughter FINE PROGRAM BY KNOX CHOIR Given in St. Andrew's Church, Whitby, Last Evening (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, April 4.--A splendid program of choruses, vocal solos, duets and organ selections was provided by the choir of Knox Presbyterian Church, Oshawa, at a éoncert given in St, Andrew's Andrew's Presbyterian Church, here, last night, The spacious au- ditorium of the church was almost filled and the audienc) was very appreciative of the work rendered by the choristers, encoring the various number freely, Much of the credit for the success of the concert must be given to Mr, M, Goulburn, organist and director, of the visiting choir and formerly organist for St, Andrew's church, The three other leading artists in- Niagara Falis, Ont, April 3--Both the men in the car which caused the death of William Hay and his little daughter, Jean, were specifically named at the adjourned coroner's in- quest this evening, The jury return- ed the folowing verdict, "That William Hay came to his death on Sunday, March 11, in the Township of Stamford, said death being caused by fractures of the i skull and spine, sustained when a car, negligently and recklessly driven by John O'Brien, accompanied by Francis M. Farrell, struck the said William Hay, and speeded away from the scene of the accident. And the jury is of the opinion that the driver, John J. O'Brien and Francis M. Farrell are guilty of the man- slaughter of the said William Hay. The jury is further of the 'opinion that more drastic penalties should be imposed on drivers who fail to stop at the scene of an accident. The jury is further of the opinion that Con- stable Loney is to be commended for his action mm taking the number of this car. This jury is further of the opinion that some traffic control should be placed on the Thorold Stone Road, between Collard's Cor- ner and Thorold." Twenty-one witnesses were heard, the evidence generally agreeing that the car was being driven at a very high rate of speed, and that it did not slacken speed after the fatality. The bodies were carried a distance of a hundred yards, and a trail of bro- ken glass and bloodstains was fol- lowed through the snow for a quarter of a mile. The most important witness was Francis M. Farrell, who is out on bail, and charged with being an ac- cessory after the fact to manslaugh- ter. Farrell told of the wild ride. He said he had dozed off and the first he knew was when the broken wind- shield glass cut his face. After the accident the car speeded away and it remained overnight. O'Brien, the driver of the car, was taken across the river by a local taxi-driver the was taken to Farrell's garage, where" cluded Mrs. R, F. LeRoy, who pos- sesses a fine soprano voice, Mr, J. Lewis, high tenor, and Mr, A, T, Mills, bass, All three are appar- ently singers of good training and experience, Mr, H., Gilchrist has also to he mentioned as he assist- ed in the program with a fine reading. The choruses by the choir, including sacred and secular num- bers, were also good. The following is the program: O Canada; men of Harlech, Choir; The Horn, Mr. A, T. Mills; Organ, Mr. M. Gouldburn; Read- ing, Mr. H. Gilchrist; I Did Net Know, Mr. J, Lewis; Hark! Hark! My Soul, Choir; I Passed By Your Window, Mrs. R. F. Leroy; The Moon Hath Raised, Mr. J. Lewls, Mr. A. T. Mills; Love's Benedie- tion, Choir; Slave Song, Mrs. R, F. Leroy; Organ, Mr. M. Gouldburn; Those Azure Eyes, Mr, J. Lewis; O!No John, Choir; Hyvrias The Cretan, Mr. A. T. Mills; Old King Cole, Choir. $80 WORTH OF HARDENER STOLEN J. D. Armstrong, excavating contractor, reported to the city police department yesterday af- ternoon that a barrel of hardener, valued at $80, had been stolen. The barrel was taken from behind the General Motors offices, WEATHER Southerly winds partly fair and warmer Thursday with occa- sional showers. following day, and has not since been heard of. A reward of $1,000 has been offered by the Attorney-General for his arrest. + "The evidence of the Provincial Police showed painstaking methods in following of clues which led to the abandoned car: EIGHTEEN PAGES . GUARD HOME WHERE LINDY IS RESTING Men With Sawed Off Shot Guns Placed About House AT SANTA BARBARA Even Harry Guggenheim is Stopped Until Making Appointment > > (By Associated Press) Santa Barbara, April 4.--Guards and sawed-off shotguns were brought into use here today to guard Col, Lindbergh against intrusions and in- sure hin complete rest. Armed guards were thrown about the home of Mrs. Harry Knight, where Lind« bergh is resting, last night, Even Harry Guggenheim, of the Guggen= heim Foundation for advancement of aviation, which employed the famous flying Colonel to make his nations wide air tour last year was stopped, and had to phone Lindy and make an appointment. CAPTAIN OF BRITISH OLYMPIC TEAM (Cable Service To The Times By Canadian Press) London, Apr. 4--Harold Abrahams, former crack sprinter of Cambridge University, has been named captain of the British Olympic team, but wi'l not compete in any events, LOSSOFLIFEIS AVERTED IN FIRE . Five Men Burned as Bla»~ Destroys Scranton Repul . » lican Building (By Associated Press) Scranton, April 4--The Scranton republican building here was destroy® ed by fire today, Five men were burned and taken to the hospital for treatment, With all avenues of ess cape cut off, the men had to leap through windows and hang on to ledges two and three storeys above the ground, whence they were rescus ed by firemen. The loss was placed unofficially at half a million dollars, George Cower, Associated Press tele graph operator, was the last man oug of the building, OPENING SERVICES SUNDAY AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCH On Easter Sunday the first services are being held in Holy Trinity Church, Court street and Barrie avenue. Rey. Capt, S. C. Jarrett first incumbent of the new parish of Holy Trinity here, will conduct the services. Holy Communion will be celebrated at 8 o'clock Sunday morning. A special children's service will be held at three o'clock in the afternoon, and at 7 o'clock festal even song will be held. The church officials are expecting large eongregations to celebrate with them the first services in the church, . PAYS $52,000 FOR WARD DIARY (Cable Service to The Times by ian Press) London, Apr. 4--Dr. Rosenbach, Philadelphia, paid $52000 at auction today for the Ward diary, dated 1629 to 1682. The diary was kept by the Vicar of Stratford-on-Avon and is valuable for its references to Shakespeare. London, April .~--*Alice in Wonderland," in the original manu- script as it came from the pen of Lewis Carroll, was purchased at Sothbey's today by Dr. A. 8. W. Rosenbach of Philadelphta. The price paid was £15,000 (ap- proximately $77,000), a price that sets a mew English record. Among the spectators to see Al- ice start on her new adventures was the real Alice herself--Mrs. Alice Pleasance Hargreaves, who had owned the manuscript all these years, and only recently con- sented to part with it. She was a child of six when "Uncle Lewis," a 30-year-old bachelor known to Ox- ford undergraduates as Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, mathematical ORIGINAL ALICE IN WONDERLAND SEES THE MANUSCRIPT SOLD lecturer, for -Alice's and his vwp amusement, so as to keep her from asking questions, began a fairy story, with a little white rabbit scampering by as they sat with their backs against a haystack, which was overheard to say to fit- self, "Dear, dear, I shall be too late," and week after week mun- folded immortal adventures, which have since thrilled children all ov- er the world. Through the auctioneer, the Philadelphia collector announced that he would allow Great Britain to have the manuscript at the price he paid for it. The salesroom was crowded hours before the time for bidding, and the Alice manuscript was started at £5,900. PRINCE APPEARS WITH BANDAGE ON THUMB (Cable Service To The Times By ress) London, Apr. 4--The Prince of Wales appeared at a "sing song" in the east end last night with his right thumb bandaged. The thumb was injured in one of the recent falls off his horse. ONE OF 53-YEAR-OLD TWINS MARRIES Des Moines, Iowa, April 4.--Char- les and John Farr, twins, have lived together 53 years and see no reason why Charles' marriage should make any difference. kon its too late for us to part now," said Charles, "so we'll live together --only there'll be three of us now." Johan reckoned so too and Mrs. Farr as