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PAGE TEN THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 192d EASTERN ONTARIO NEWS BURGLARS LOOT WINDOW STEAL FOUR PURSES Kingston, Dec. 26. -- Breaking a plate glass window in the store of Kinnear and D'esterre early yester- day morning, burglars made off with four purses, valued at $10 each. Nothing else in the window was dis- turbed. Another window filled with valuable jewelry was overlooked, SPECIAL AGRICULTURAL y COURSE Cobourg, Dec. 26. -- Arrangements are being made to hold a short course in agriculture and home eco- nomics for Northumberland County in the Town of Campbellford in Feb- ruary. Instructors have been ap- pointed in all agricultural subjects and in domestic science and home nursing. ORTH MONAGHAN REEVE E-ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION Peterboro, Dec. 26. -- Harold B. Rice was re-elected reeve at North Monaghan by acclamation. W. G. Waterman, and R. A. Dobbin are candidates for deputy-reeve, and Andrew Kent, Bert Sanderson, Wm. Whitfield, Herbert Bourne and John 'Williams have been nominated for the three places on the Council. CHRISTMAS IN PENITENTIARIES Kingston, Dee, 26, -- The Christ- mas spirit penetrated Portsmouth penitentiary on Christmas Day. War- den J. C. Ponsford and his staff of officers made the day as pleasant as possible for the inmates. Christmas dinner consisted of cream of tomato soup, pork, potatoes, creamed corn, Good News! General Motors Wood Is Available for Immediate Delivery TRUCK LOADS WAGON LOADS This Wood is the Best Fuel Value Obtainable Dixon Coal Co. Phone 262 Four Direct Lines to Central. cranberry sauce, pudding, tea, bread and butter. There are at present 750 inmates and of this number 30 are women, On Christmas Day, all work, except necessary tasks, was sus- pended. KIWANIS CLUB PROVIDE CHEER FOR LINDSAY NEEDY Lindsay, Dec. 26. -- The Kiwanis Club of this town played Santa Claus to a large number of needy families, sending out 1650 baskets of good cheer. A subscription of $2,000 was raised toward the fund, which will go toward providing relief through- out the winter months. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE IN COBOURG SUCCESS Cobourg, Dec, 26, -- The spirit of Christmas was observed in Cobourg, bringing cheer and happiness to every institution in the town. The community Christmas tree was again a great success, Later baskets were made up by the King's Daugh- ters and sent to families in need of Christmas cheer, St. Joseph's Or- phanage, and the Home for the Aged were remembered on Christmas Day, and today will see additional good cheer dispensed. HAMPERS FOR 210 FAMILIES AT PETERBORO Peterboro, Dec. 26. -- Approxi- mately 210 families, ranging from old couples to ten children, received Christmas cheer in this city. Not one needy family was missed, it is be- lieved, as the result of a splendid system of lists, compiled and cross- checked, as supplied by the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, the Salvation Army, the Canadian Legion and La- dies' Auxiliary of the Canadian Le- gion and many private citizens and organizations, MAN AND WIFE CELEBRATE 73RD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Peterboro, Dec. 26.--Seventy- three years of married life together is the exceptional experience of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Anderson, of An- derson's Island, in the Trent River, Murray township. They celebrated the 73rd wedding anniversary a few days ago. Both were born in Murray township, Mr. Ander- son 92 years ago and Mrs, Ander- son (Mary Parcels) 93 years ago. KEPT AFLOAT BY FUR COAT, BOBCAYGEON MAN IS RESCUED Bobcaygeon, Dec. 26.--Yester- day morning about 6.30 o'clock, William MacGregor, carpenter, 45 years old, while crossing over the upper locks here toward the Cana- dian Pacific Railway station, fell in the water. His frantic cries brought Roy Potts and Harry Kel- sey to his aid. They pulled him out and took hinr to the Rockland Hotel, where he was warmed and given dry clothes. His sister-in- law told the correspondent that his fur-lined coat kept him afloat until help came. CORNWALL YOUNG MEN FINED FOR GAMBLING Cornwall, Dee. 26.--Four young men enjoyed that fascinating pas- time colloquially known as "Afri- can Golf" on the sidewalk in East Cornwall the other day when a Provincial Officer dropped along. The game broke up in short order when the constable confiscated the galloping dominoes and all the cash in sight, The four young men in the case, Henry Beaulieu, Eugene Charle- bois, Telesphore St. Louis and Alex GRIPPE PREVENTION You know that grippe, influenza and other respiratory ailments are caused by germs taking hold of the weaken- ed body, but do you realize how true is the old adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"? SCOTT'S EMULSION OF PURE VITAMIN-RICH COD-LIVER OIL owes its power to prevent weakness to its ability to nourish and strengthen the system and help keep resistance normal. Do not let grippe-weakness overtake you, take Scott's Emulsion and keep strong and vital Scott & Bowne, Toronto, Ont. Wal oo RY & RX ES Fill Up for Winter {The wise man never waits till is driven by necessity. Becure your CONGER COAL now while best services are available, Concer Lemer Coar.Co. Liviren J. H. R. LUKE Phones 871 -- 931 -- 667.W Leger appeared in Police Court and paid over fines of $5 and costs. They were charged with gambling in a public place. TAMWORTH FARMER SUFFERS INJURIES Kingston, Ont., Dec. 26.--Serpine Prue, a well-known farmer of Tamworth, was brought to the Ho- tel Dieu Hospital on Saturday after- noon, suffering from a badly crushed foot and ankle. Mr. Prue was working on a hay press and in some unaccountable manner, his foot became caught in the machin- ery and his foot was crushed, The injured man was attended by Dr. J. de L. Campbell. The in- jury is a very painful one and Mr, Prue will be confined to the Hotel Dieu for several days as a result. WOMAN INJURED NEAR BRIGHTON Belleville, Dec. 26. Mrs. E. Lyons of Nebraska, who had hoped tor visit a friend in Canada over the Christmas holiday, is lying in Co- bourg General Hospital following a motor accident at the overhead bridge near Brighton. The victim is suffering from a frac- tured skull and internal injuries, al- though hopes are held out for her recovery. The heavy car which Mrs. Lyons was driving plunged down a 30-foot embankment, coming to grief against a telephone pole. The injured woman was immediately rushed to Cobourg Hospital. Shortly after Mrs, Lyons' car had crashed, another motorist struck almost the same gpot, but the heavy cable prevented the descent of the car. The over- head bridge is regarded as a particu- larly- dangerous place, and a move- ment is on fodt to make it more safe for the motoring public. TRENTON LAD KILLED DARTING ACROSS ROAD Belleville, Dec. 25. -- Earl Love- less, five-year-old son of Mr, and Mrs. E. Loveless, Trenton highway, three miles west of this city, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon when struck by a car owned and driven by J. R. Porter, of Carrying Place. The youngster stepped from the Belle- ville-Trenton bus and ran across the road. As he started to return he darted in the path of the heavy ve- hicle. He was thrown some distance by the impact and when picked up was dead. His mother and one aunt, Mrs. Loretta Caldwell, a visitor from the United States, had been shopping in Trenton and the boy had accom- panied them. When they alighted from the bus they took no notice of Earl, who sped across the road. His mother called him and he started back to join her. The party had been making purchases in Trenton and a happy Christmas was planned. Several visitors had arrived Sunday. Porter, the driver of the car, was not held, An inquest has been or- dered. RARE NUT TREE FOUND AT COBOURG Cobourg, Dec. 26. -- There is stated to be an extremely rare and inter- esting hybrid walnut tree at the country home of Hon. Vincent Mas- sey at Canton, Durham County, which has attracted the attention and interest of the representatives of the Department of Agriculture in this district. This tree is stated to be a hybrid between the butternut and black walnut, and has been pro- duced by material agencies, it is be- lieved. In height and general ap- pearance, the tree has characteris tics of both the' butternut and the walnut tree, and the nuts are neither walnuts nor butternuts, but a mix- ture of the two. Professor C. A. Reed, Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C., and Willard Bixby, Baldwin, N.Y. who have examined specimens of the nuts, are said to agree with Professor J. A. Neilson, of Port Hope Department of Agricul ture, that the tree is a hybrid. The tree is regarded as a great find by nut specialists and considerable at- tention is being attracted to it. It is further stated there is only one other tree of its kind in America. VERDICT OF NATURAL DEATH ; OF INMATE GIVEN Kingston, Dec. 26.--The jury empanelled by Coroner S. J. Keyes, M.D., to enquire into the death of William K. Kelly, an inmate of the Portsmouth Penitentiary, who died in the institution's hospital on Friday night, brought in a verdict of death from natural causes brought about by heart failure fol- lowing on acute indigestion, "no blame being attached to any offi- cial of the institution." Evidence was given by the meéi- cal officer, Dr. S. E, Porter, to the effect that the deceased was ad- mitted to hospital for treatment on December 12, complaining of acute pains in the abdomen. He was a man who appeared to be very much older than his age according to the records, sixty-eight. He was treat- ed for acute indigestion those who attended him suspecting a growth of some sort, but realizing that there was very little that could be done for a man of his advanced age. The ultimate cause of death was given by the medical officer as Beare failure induced by his condi- on, LEADING PHYSICIAN ; DIES AT KINGSTON Kingston, Dec. 26--Dr. A. R. B. Williamson died Monday following an iliness of two months." Deceased, who was born here, was a brilliant student at Queen's University where he took his Master of Arts degree with honors and was gold medalist in his medical graduation year. Dr. Williamson continued his studies in England and took the degrees of MR.C.S. (England) and LR.C.P. (London). He was also honored with the degree of M.A.C.S. (New York). It was through the efforts -of the late Principal George Munro Grant, of Queen's University, and Dr. J. C. Connell, now Medical Dean, that Dr. Williamson was induced to practice in Kingston. Dr. Williamson was im- mediately appointed to the staff of Queen's Medical College and filled several chairs, but eventually becom- ing professor of obstetrics. Dr. Williamson was a leading mason, being past grand master of the fourteenth district. He was sec- retary of the medical faculty of Queen's and also served for some years past as the city's medical offi- cer. For years he was on the exam- ining boards of the Canadian and On- tario medical councils. He was for years a Presbyterian and a member of Chalmers Church, but latterly he became associated with St, George's Cathedral. In the earlier years of his practice he held the rank of ma- jor in the Canadian Army Medical Corps. AMERICAN EXPERTS 10 PARTICIPATE IN REPARATION PARLEY Request of Allies and Ger- many is Acceded to By Coolidge 'Washington, D.C., Dec. 26. -- An invitation from the Allied and Ger- man Governments for the participa tion of United States experts in the working out of a final settlement of the reparations problem, was acqui- esced in to-day by President Coolidge with the understanding that the Eu- ropean nations would select the Am- ericans they desired for this work. Further, it was emphasized. that the Americans chosen to participate in this undertaking would in no way represent the Washington Govern- ment in an official capacity, An inquiry «as to the United States attitude on the question was placed before Secretary Kellogg formally by Sir Esme Howard, the British Ambassador, who, as dean of the dip- lomatic corps, appeared at the state department in behalf of the British, French, Japanese, Italian, Belgian and German Governments, The specific question was whether the United States would agree to Americans taking part in the work of the committee of experts which is to meet in Paris as soon as possible to begin the work. Two hours after receiving the in- quiry, the secretary had conferred with President Coolidge and placed the reply in the Ambassador's hands for transmission to the foreign gov- ernments, The United States Government's reply said that "if the six govern- ments desire American experts to serve upon the expert committee, United States will have no objection," and added that in agreeing to this, it was "understood that the choice of these experts will be made and they will be appointed by those govern- ments." It is expected that the six govern- ments will immediately decide on the Americans they desire to have serve and that they will submit these names to the United States with an inquiry as to whether this Govern- ment has objection to any of the men, Secretary Kellogg, in discussing the conference, said that Ambassa- dor Howard had not suggested the names of Americans for selection as experts, and that this phase of Ame- rican participation had not been touched upon. CHICKENS STOLEN Chatham, Dec. 26. -- Glen Neil, before Judge J. G. Kerr, pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing chickens and was sentenced to month in jail. For Growing Children Malt Extract Ld . with Cod Liver Ld Oil put up by Jury and Lovell cannot be excelled for its purity and pleasant flavour, or its digestive and nourish- ing qualities, Jury and Lovell's Malt and Cod Liver Oil supplies the vitamins essential to the health of growing children and fortifies their bodies against colds, etc. 32 ounce bottle $1.50 Sold only at « Jury & Lovell's THE REXALL STORES King E. Simcoe S. Phone 28 Phone 68 TROMBONE PLAYER U.S. PRESIDENT W. H. Harding Lost Job as Orchestra Player But Won Out New York, N.Y, Dec. 26. -- Rob- ert H, Davis tells in a copyrighted story in the New York Sun of a skating rink proprietor who dis- charged a trombone player and so turned the aspiring musician into other paths of endeavor, paths that led in time to the presidency of the United States. When the roller skating craze swept over the country in the early '80s of the last century, says Mr. Davis, a young Italian named Pete Venuti opened a rink in Marion, Ohio, and installed an orchestra of eight pieces. The least of all the players in that little band was one who blew upon the slide trombone and in due time blew his courage up to the point of demanding an increase of salary. He was getting 50 cents a night and felt quite' sure that he was worth 75, "Why should I pay him 75 cents for his kind of slip music?' Pete Venuti asked his orchestra leader. "It isn't worth 50, Fire him, Do it now," And so the artist of the collapsing horn was fired and the roller skat- ing craze passed in due time to the limbo of a million other fads. Pete Venuti turned to other tasks, joined the gold rush and married a girl in the Klondyke and as the years passed raised a family of three sons. When America entered the world war the youngest of those sons joined up, and when the war was over Pri- vate Venuti was listed as missing and unaccounted for; somewhere in the mire of battles fiercely fought lay the bones of the youngest son of Pete Venutl, From their fellow townsman, War- ren Gamaliel Harding, President of the United States, Pete Venuti and his two remaining sons received in- vitations to attend the solemn cere- monies incident to interment of the Lunknown soldier at Washington as guests of the White House. The day after the ceremonies the President and the former skating rink proprietor sat smoking in the White House and talking of days gone by. The executive recalled the discharge of the young trombone player from Venuti's rink. "Pete," said the President, "why didn't you see that 25 cent raise?" "Because," Venuti answered after a thoughtful pull at his cigar, "I didn't think you were worth the raise then, Warren, and I still don't think so." Before the two old friends parted for the night Venuti asked just why it was that President Harding had rial of the unknown soldier. "Well, Pete," said the President, with a hand on the other's shoulder, "I knew that you had lost a boy out there--and it might be--who knows --that the hero in Arlington--Good night, Pete." That conversation, Mr. Davis con- cludes, took place seven years ago. President Harding now sleeps in Marion, Pete Venuti in Dayton, and the unknown soldier in his tomb at the nation's capital. TEN MAN TEAM FOR BASEBALL Radical Proposal to Relieve POPE GIVES THANKS Pontiff Refers to Freedom of invited him and his sons to the bu-' FOR IMPROVEMENT IN KING'S HEALTH Catholics in the A Empire Rome, Dec. 26.--All the cardinals resident in Rome called upon Pope Pius to present their Christmas greet- ings in accordance with century-old tradition, The Pontiff, who this year complet- ed fifty years of his ministry, touch- ed on the illness of King George and the apparent averting of hostilities between Paraguay and Bolivia as the main points in his address to the cardinals, Of King George, the Pope said: "We have been afraid and prayed for the life of a sovereign, who came so courteously to visit us here, a sovereign, whose empire, the largest in the world, many millions of Catho- lics live and prosper in all forms of a Catholic's life as the Eucharistic Congress at Australia so recently has shown, We have feared and prayed for the life of this sovereign, who has shown himself so well disposed and benevolent towdrds all these Catholics and now Divine Providence sryEpr@npeoimesssranoreegs ELE [rupee mene meng The Arcade, Limited 5 After Christmas Clearance -- OF -- Coats, Dresses, etc. "and Bargains in Every Dept. of the Store The Arcade, Limited LISS IISNR ISIN CITI H OES BiB BiB A BB 6 BBN BBS seems to confirm us in our hope of his early return to perfect health." Referring to the Paraguayan-Boliv- ian dispute, Pope Pius said: "We also feared and trembled that the danger of war between two peoples equally dear to us, the South Ameri- can peoples, but here also Divine Providence seems to combine on the hope that the scourge of war will be averted." Of Mexico, the Pontiff expressed the hope that the wounds there were in the way of becoming healed, though not yet completely closed. He also hoped that happier days "have arisen for poor, immense Russia, where the clergy and faithful submit to terrible martyrdom." "But their day to rejoice has not yet come," he concluded, "and we must continue prayers to Divine Providence to intervene." The New York Times prints an] editorial on "Why Men Go Explor- ing," We know one reason. They get tired of the same old things amid the same old surroundings.-- Detroit Free Press. FIRST FLU VICTIM DIES AT BRAMPTON Brampton, Dec. 25. -- Influenza claimed its first victim of the present epidemic here yesterday when Ste- phen Cook, of Chinguacousy, died, in Peel Cook, who was in his 87th year, had been ill only a few days. Memorial Hospital, Mr. Road commissioner for Chingua- cousy for the seven years ending in 1921, Mr. Cook had friends in parts of Peel County. farmed within a few miles of Bramp- ton, but since his retirement he had resided with his daughter, Mrs, John Parr, of Nortonville. all He formerly Mr. Cook was born in Hampshire, England, and came to Canada 53 years ago. Paul's United Church, and a Liberal. Father of nine children, leaves 78 descendants. 14 years ago. Thomas, of Chinguacousy; of Mayfield, and Fred, of Nortonville; and six daughters, Mrs, James Dun- He was a member of St. Mr, Cook His wife died There are three sons, William, can, Toronto Gore; Mrs, James Bird | Milton; Mrs, John Parr, Nortonville; Mrs. Wilson Henry, Derry West; Mrs, John Craggs, Toronto Gore, and Mrs. Harry Craggs, Brampton, FLOOR SANDING Harwood floors, laid, sanded and finished complete--*We know how" W. J. TRICK Company, Ltd. 25 Albert St. Phones 230-157 QUALITY COAL Phone 3060 MALLETT BROS. the Pitcher from Responisibl- ity of Batting New York, N.Y. Dec. 26.--Presi- dent John A. Heydler's radical pro- posal for a ten-man team with hurl- ers relieved of the responsibility of batting, brings up the question, "Why are pitchers weak hitters?" Part of the answer is they can't be bothered. A pitcher is a specialist. The ad- vance he makes in his profession de- pends on how well he can throw the ball, not hit it. Most pitchers would like to pound the ball hard and often but batting is not their first concern. The pitcher gets little batting prae- tice. He goes to the plate against competitive pitchers about half a dozen times a week and takes part' in batting practice only on the days he is to pitch. The regulars take turns at bat from three to five times a game. There have been great pitchers who could also hit, like Walter John- son, Grover Alexander, Dutch Rue- BUY-- JEDDO COAL SOLVAY COKE CANNEL COAL POCAHONTAS COAL The Four Leaders FROM DIXON COAL CO. Telephone 262 4 Direct Lines to Central. J ther and Babe Ruth, who found bustling home runs more profitable than southpaw curves. George Sisler is another converted pitcher. Pete Jablonowski and Charlie Lucas of the Cincinnati Reds are in the .300 class now, as is Burleigh Grimes of Pitts- burgh. Lucas is good enough to play the infield or outfield and Bob Smith of the Braves can do the same thing. George Uhle, who has just been traded by Cleveland to Detroit, prob- ably is the most effective batsman of the American League pitchers. Cleveland last year had the. best and poorest hitters among the pitch- ers for Mel Harder and Emil Levsen did not get a base hit. Four National League pitchers failed to get a hit all season, Bill Clarkson of the Giants and Braves, Jim Chaplin of the Giants, Carlisle Littlejohn of the Cardinals znd Charlie Robertson of the Braves. There were half a dozen pitchers in each major league whose average did not run to three figures. 'The base running effort is another obstacle for hitting pitchers. If they get base hits they must run the bases and dashing around the field one inn- ning does not add to a pitcher's ef- fectiveness the next. If the Heydler plan is legislated into law many moundsmien will be deeply hurt. 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