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ih. SR LFBLETEETULNE AX ER ZN © A Growing SUCCEEDING 1he Oshawa Daily Retormer =) Che Oshawa Daily Times "All the News While It Is News" VOL. 3--NO. 149 t'ublished at Ushawa Unt. Day Except Sundays and Public Lanaga, GLvery Hohoaye OSHAWA, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1928 10 Cents a Week; 2 Cents a Copy. TWELVE PAGES KING GEORGE MAKES STEADY PRO Fast Santa Fe Passenger Train is in King's GRESS 'Marked Improvement Condition During the Past Week Doctors Have Confidence in Recuperative Pow- ers of His Majesty, While Emphasizing the Slowness of His Progress -- Less Anxiety By the Royal Family -- Prince Goes a-Hunting and is Unhorsed (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) » London, Dec. 2T--Although the slowness of King George's progress is still emphasized in the doctor's bulletins, it was under- stood today that his general improvement was very marked com- pared with his condition a week ago. His physicians were believed to have confidence in the recuperative powers of the King which had not existed previously during the course of his illness, ' Less Anzxicty There were indications that the anxiety of the Royal family was lessening. Princess Mary was to leave London today to join her husband, Viscount Lascelles at Harowood Castle near Leeds, The Prince of Wales was hunting in the Midlands yesterday. A too-enthusiastic greeting by almost two thousand holiday onlookers when the Prince arrived at the meet caused him to be thrown from his horse. Doctors Confident Apparently it is intended, from now on, to issue only one bulle- tin daily on the King's condition and this is construed as an indi- cation that the doctors expect progress. Prince's Appeal Brought a Host of Donations (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) London, Dec. 27.--The ap- peal made over the radio Christmas night by the Prince of Wales on behalf of distres- sed people in the mining dis- triets brought such a hearty response that officials hand- ling the Lord Mayor's Fund were almost buried under an avalanche of mail contain- ing contributions today. It was estimated that donations would total at least $1,600,000. POLICE GUARDING DIAMOND FIELDS OF SOUTH AFRICA Threats Made That Prospect- ing Would Start Despite Gov't Regulations (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Cape Town, South Africa, Dec. 27. --Two hundred policemen were to- day patrolling the diamond fields of Namaqualand where diamonds were only recently discovered. Threats have been made that people would start prospecting in defiance of gov- ernment orders against it. Reports were current here of clashes between police and people who have been re- duced to desperation by the prolong- ed drought which ruined their crops. No definite information was avail- able. Two thousand persons at a re- cent meeting demanded that the gov- ernment throw open 34 acres of state diggings or employ additional dig- gers. ROBINS AND CATERPILLAR ENJOY BALMY AIR Af S00 Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Dec. 27. --Several robins were seen in the Soo today and a citizen found a live caterpillar on the street. The weather has been warm and the foot of snow which cam last week is rapidly disappearing. Balmy in Chatham Chatham, Dec. 27. -- Spring-like weather continues in this district. Under a warm sun Christmas day, four members of the Chatham Golf Club enjoyed zames on the links, and William Prout picked stock blooms in his garden on Gray street.. "LOVE AND AFFECTION" SOLE LEGACY TO WIFE Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 27.-- Fred Thomson , 37, portrayer of Western screen roles, who died here early Wednesday, lett his wi- dow only "my love and affection." "I do this at her own request and in the belief that she is already provided with sufficient means for her care," he said in his will, which was filed for probate today. Mrs. Thomson, better known as Frances Marion, is a scenario writ- er. Thomson's will provides that his estate shall be shared equally by his mother. Mrs. Clara F. Thom- son. and bis three-year-old som, Fred. Jr. The document said he telieves- his wife will provide for their adopted son, Richard Thom- soc, two years old. the King to maintain his slow No Change 4 London, Dec, 27.--It was officl- ally stated at three o'clock this af- ternoon that there was no change in the King's condition, Passed Quiet Night London, Dec. 27.--It was unoffi- cially stated this morning that King George passed a quiet night. There wag little change in his con- dition, Still in Danger London, Dee, 27--The . physicians have not yet been able to announce that the King is out of danger as had been hoped, but their medical bulletin last night again told of "slow progress" toward recovery. Lord Dawson of Penn, Sir Stanley Hewett and Sir Hugh Rigby were only in consultation for 45 minutes in the evening and all three left im- mediately after the bulletin was posted. Sir Stanley dined out but returned to Buckingham Palace later to spend the night near his patient as he has for some weeks. Slow Progress The bulletin said, "His Majesty had a quiet day. The slow progress in general and local conditions are maintained. No bulletin will be issued until tomorrow evening." Apparently it is intended hence- forth to issue only one bulletin in 24 hours, which in itself tells that the doctors have a confidence in the recuperative powers of the King which had not existed previously during the whole course of the ill- ness. At the same time they con- tinue .to stress the factor of slow progress, which is a warning to the nation against ovar-confidence. Again the ultra-violet light treat- ment was omitted. Doctors Woods and Howett not coming to the Paf- ace. Warning in Queen's Letter Still another warning of the King's continued weak = condition came in the letter of thanks which the Queen sent to Premier Mackenzie King. She stated that his Christmas greet- ing would be communicated to the King "when his recovery is suffi- ciently advanced." This shows despite the continuing improvement of the past week, His Majesty is still far too weak to be disturbed with any affairs of the out- side world, however interesting and personal to himself they might be considered under more favorable cir- cumstances. The Royal family, however, is clearly not anticipating any danger of a relapse and its members are moving with much less constraint than during the past weeks. The Queen, accompanied by Princess Mary, the Duke of Gloucester and Prince George, visited the Princess Royal, sister of the King, at her resi- dence in Portman Square and re- mained to luncheon. Official announcement was issued confirming that, owing to the illness of the King, the prime minister will be unable to make the customary submission to His Majesty for the New Year honors list, which gonse- q-ently is postponed. FARMER IS MISSING (By Canadian Press) Peterboro, Ont., Dec. 27.--Wil- liam Murray, a farmer living mear Bonar Law, 35 miles from here is believed to have burned to death when fire destroyed his barn last night. He has not been seen since before the fire and neighbors searching the premises have failed to find him. ANGLO-CHINESE TREATY (Cable Service to The Times by The Camadian Press) Shanghi, Dzec. 27.--The new An- glo-Chines> treaty is authoritative- autcnomy. |tre~ty is expected to be made pub- 'lie in London late today. |ly stated to give China complete | : The text of the ° r DISPROVE STORIES WOODSTOCK GIRL BY INVESTIGATION Tales of Imprisonment Told By Accident Victim Are Discounted (By Canadian Press) Windsor, Dec, 27.--8torfes of the imprisonment in the house of her prospective employer, toil by Kath- leen Howlett, Woodstock, before her death in? Chatham nospitul, seemed disproved today by police investigation. Police said they had beer able to trace all the gi'lsa movements from the time she catae te Windnor, Monday, until she left on the ride which ended in ber rat al injuries She went to the home of Isracl Tinemark. wlo said his f,rmer col- cred houzekerper had arranged for Miss Howlett to keep house tor him. When the girl arrived an ar- gument started about the ticket which he hed sent to Woodstock for her, and which she nad apgpar- ently not recefved. She became angry ¢nq leit the housa, Hold Inquest Chatham, Ont., Dec. 27.--An in- quest will be held into the death of Kathleen Howlett, Woodstock girl, who died in the hospital here Christmas day from injuries sus- tained in a motor accident near Tilbury, A jury will be empanell- ed this afternoon at Tilbury, It is expected the inquiry will then be adjourned for a week. Crown Attorney Smith said there had been so many different rumors in the press about the girl's death which the Crown had been unable to substantiate, that it was decided to hold an inquest to clear the air, ASKS AUTHORITY 10 CONSTRUCT BRANCH LINES C.N.R. Would Provide Addi- tional Rail Facilities as the Country Grows (By Canadian Press) Montreal, Dec, 27.--Canadian Na- tional Railways it was officially an- nounced today, will ask Parliament at the next session for authority to construct additional branch lines on a three year program. Railway exe- cutives believe the increase of land under cultivation and consequent growing production amply justify ad- ditional railway facilities at an early date. SUBMIT WILL OF C. M. HENDERSON 10 THE COURTS Purport of Two Residuary Clauses Are Said to Be in Doubt Toronto, Dec. 27.--Owing to the apparently eonflicting purport of two residuary clauses, it will like- ly be necessary to submit to the courts the will of the late Charles M. Henderson, famed auctioneer. Mr. Henderson left an estate of $56,850. After certain legacies are paid, there is a residue of nearly $56,000 and doubt exists as 10 whether this goes in whole to the widow or in equal parts to Arch- bishop Neil MeNeil, Rabbi Isser- man, of the Holy Blossom Symna- gogue, and to the Salvation Army, to be used for religious purposes. Under the will, a brother, Don- ald M. Henderson, is given the aue- tion business. A sister, Mrs. R. G. S. Robinson, receives $500, and a veteran employe, C. J. Rutledge. $500. The widow and two sisters- in-law are given the home at 200 Jarvis street until the death of the survivor of them. As far as is known, Mr. Hender- son Aever exhibited any particular interest in either the Synagogue or the Salvation Army. Mention of Archbishop McNeil in the will is not surprising. as Mr. Henderson, though of a Presbyterian family, attended St. Michael's Cathedral, died a Roman Catholic and was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery. GRAIN OPENING Chicago, Ills... D:e. 27.--Open- g wheat, December, 114%; : Mar. jE %: 'Oats, December, 483; Mar. 48. RESPONSE CHEER COMMITTEE IS GRATEFUL FOR GENEROUS OF CITIZENS Citizens of Oshawa :-- On behalf of the Christmas Cheer Committee, I am sure it will be of interest to know that over two hun- dred and seventy families were pro- vided with Christmas cheer this year, and the thanks and appreciation of those who made this wonderful achievement possible, to the citizens who so generously responded to the appeal for: funds to carry "on this work, to the city nurses, under the able captaincy of Miss B., Harris, who carried on the work of inves- tigating and reporting to the Com- mittee, also Miss D. Farncomb, so- cial service worker, who ably as- sisted Miss Harris; to the Girl Guides and the Boy Scouts, who as- sisted in packing, sorting and deliv- ering; to General Motors for their lunch room, for packing and sorting, also their trucks for delivering, to- gether with the capable drivers sup- plied and scores of others who ably assisted the Committee in this won- derful work, and to all members of the committee, I wish, publicly, to express my thanks for the co-opera- tion and assistance throughout the entire campaign, and last, but not least, the Press, without which the Committee feel that they could not have achieved the success we have. C. N. HENRY, Chairman Christmas Cheer Committee Oshawa, Ont, December 27, 1928 BOYS PARLIAMENT IN FULL SWING TORONTO. CY Chosen Premier at Caucus of Members Toronto, Dec. 27.--At a caucus at Parliament Buildings last night of the members attending the eight Tuxis Boys' Parliament, James Gibson, Caledonia, Haldimand county, was elected Premier this year, and Harry Pullen, St. Thomas, leader of the opposi.ion, The new Premier is a young farmer and last year was Speaker, while Harry Pullen is a school teacher and last year was a member of the Cabinet. Melville Jacks, Renfrew, has been nominated for the Speakership, and his election will come up to- night when the House opens For the position of Premier there were three contestants--James Gibson, Harry Pullen and H. W. Moyer, of Hamilton, The Cabinet Premier Gibson's Cabinet is not yet completed, but the following selections have been made 80 far: Provincial Secretary, Arthur Kerr, Hastings County; Minister of Pro- gram, Mervin Bury, Sarnia; Minis- ter of Co-operation, Ronald Gorrie, Paris, Brant County; Minister of the New Citizen (parliamentary paper), Don Buchanan, Toronto; Minister for Eastern Ontario Train. ing Camp, Frank Graham, Ottawa; Minister of Organizzation, Wilfrid Bishop, South Oxford; Chairman of the House, Bruce McGill, Oitawa. The House consists of 95 mem- bers. The boys arrived yesterday morn- ing and were billeted. In the af- ternoon they proceeded to the Par- liament Buildings where they signed the oath of allegiance. This morning a caucus took place at the Parliamen# Buildings fol- lowed by a meeting of the select standing committee. At 12 45 there was a civic luncheon and recep- tion at the Carls-Rite Hotel. In the afternoon there was another mee'ing to select standing ccmmit- tees, followed by the assignment of seats and rehearsal of opening, and at 8.30 in the evenirz the formal opening of parliament takes place. Clifford Baker, member for Oshaiva, left for Toronto yesterday and is attending the sessions of the Boys' Parliament in Toronto. BRANTFORD CANAL VIKELY TO BE FILLED IN Branitord, Dec. 27 -- Brantford canal, which once linked Brantford via the Grand River with Buffalo when the railways had not pene- trated Western Ontario, may pass out of existence. Years ago the canal was pur- chased by the Western Counties Electric Company for $1, but even at this price it is considered a con- tinual bill of expense. The com- pany is now making a survey of the situation and it is considered likely that the ancient waterway will be handed back to the city to make possible a projected civic improve- ment scheme. E. P. Adams, city engineer, will present to the City Council at the next meeting a report on the pos- eibility of draining and filling in a large portion of the camal. During the last 20 years three costly bridges have been construct- ed over what was onee a busy wat- erway. A number been lost im its almost stagnant waters. New bridges are meeded if the canal is kept open. Local in- dustries are urging that Greenwich street be widened and this is mot possible until the highway of com- merce that used to be becomes dry land, James Gibson of Caledonia! Proper Length of Skirts Worries the Scotchmen (Cable Service to The Times by Canadian Press) Glasgow, Scotland, Dec. 27. --A controversy is raging over the proper length of skirt for waitresses who serve tea in the municipal build- ings. A committee has been appointed to settle the ques- tion. Some committeemen favored lengthening to within thirteen inches of the ground but other thought this would detract from their smart ap- pearance. The men finally left the matter to the women members who will consult with the managers of the waitresses. MOTH PLANES FOR MILITIA SERVICE Government. Places a Large Order With the DeHaviland Company Montreal, Que., Dec. 27.--The Gazette carries the following in its Jocal news columns today: "Thirty-four De Haviland Moth light airplanes have been ordered by the Department of National De- fence from the De Haviland Air- craft of Canada, Limited, the or- der, which includes six spare Gipsy engines, approximating $200,000 in value. The information is con- tained in a communication from R. A. Leader, managing director of the firm, who said that the mach- ines will be used for re-equipping the Royal Canadian Air Force. "Twenty-eight of the planes will be fitted with wheels and sent to camp Borden flying station, where they are to replace the old Avro training machines now in service there. They will be used for train- ing the personnel of the force, and for the annual flying courses in Summer for probationary flying of- ficers. The remaining six Moths are seaplanes, which will be used to equip the Government's flying station at Vancouver. "All these machines will be fit- ted with Handley-Page automatic slots, which render an airplane as nearly fool-proof as possible. del » ALL FOREIGNERS WILL BE REMOVED FROM KABUL CITY Derailed Los Angeles to Chicago Express Wrecked, But Few Seriously Hurt Nothing to Indicate That T,ain Wreckers Tamper Position is Becoming With Track and Locomio- Worse, However tive and Seven Cars Leave > to T Rails--Doctors and Nurses Amazed at Few Serious Injuries, Only One Need- ing Attention -- Sleepers Plunge Over Embankment (By Canadian Press) San Bernardino, Calif,, Dee. 27. --Believed to have been the work of train wreckers, the Santa Fe passenger train, "Navajo," bound from Los Angeles to Chicago, was derailed at Hesperia, 35 miles north of here early today. Two persons were injured and all pas- sengers were badly shaken up. Supports Removed Railroad officials told | Shea that all spikes had been re- (Cable Service to The Times by The Canadian Press) London, Dec, 27,--It was under- stood today that evacuation of for- eigners from Kabul, Afghanistan, woyld continue until all were re- moved, A dispatch from Peshawar said Madame Feit, wife of the French minister, refused to leave her husband and would stay in Ka- bul, There was nothing to indicate that the position of Kabul was growing worse because of rebel ac- tivity and lately it has been assum- ed that it was getting better, It was stated that Queen Souriya was at Kandahar, but that King Aman- ullah, who had been there, had re- turned to Kabul. Sheriff FRANCE REVERTS TOs from one rail and that the jangle iron which connected the rail with the next had been removed. When the "Navajo" hit 'the weak- RIGHT HAND DRIVE ened track, travelling at a high rate of speed, the locomotive and seven cars left the rails. "Three sleepers went .over a 1Y ; foot embankment, two of them rolling over on their side, and a ------ side on the - fourth sleeper fell Reason for Switch is That athwart the track. . Few Injuries English Market Demands Physicians and nurses, rushed to . the scene by special trains, were This Type amazed at the few serions injuries as they went about the wreckage. Paris, Dec. 27.--While Ameriza|Of the two persons most seriously has adopted the left-hand drive for [hurt it developed that only one almost all makes of automobiles, it [needed special attention. is curious to see that France is re- | ~ verting to the original right-hand | drive of the horse and buggy. Of course England has always stuck to the right hand drive but A that does not surprise us, because IT opposite to ours. You drive on the TRAIN HITS A 0 English rule of the road is the : left side of the street, and over- take to the right. The same reas- GRADE (R SSING oning that has led us to place the steering post on the left, has in- : duced Britons to keep it on the . i . right side, {Driver Avoids One Train To Old System | But Drives Into Path of But many French makers, after experimenting with left-hand Another drives, have gone back to the old ---- system, @and this is particularly (By Associated Press) true of the be.ter class cars. At ios . on Qin the same time theoréticans in thei Shicage, Nis, Des: mid pep technical magazines are arguing line train struck an automobile at that the right-hand drive is safer a grade crossing in Oak Park. The The chief argument is that driv-| ion ohile, carrying seven passen- ers when on the left side of their| ...c y,4 stopped as one train sped car cannot accurately gauge the), ..: then had gone ahead direct- distance between their off-wheels ly into the path of another and the curb or ditch at the road-| ' : side, and are inclined to be afraid Ss to pull over to the right sufficient- ly when passing or when being ACTIVE BUYING overtaken. With 4 right-hand drive, OF CORN SENDS PRICE UPWARD on the other hand, the driver has no hesitation in taking the extreme right side of the road at such mo- ments. The effect is to widen the road by several feet on each side. Advantages This argument is held by many Frenchmen to offset the many fa- miliar reasons in favor of left- hand drive; greater visibility ahead, centre controls operated by the right hand, facility for front- (By Canadian Press) Chicago, Dec, 27.--Active buyin: of corn and fresh advances prices went together early tocd- but selling broadened out on the upturns. Receipts of corn here were meager, 209 cars and rural offerings being mostly above mar- ket. Opening at 1-4 cent off w 3-8 cent up, corn subsequently at "They will be the latest that is with a metal fuselage, which has been especially evolved for Canadian Ylying conditions and which recently passed all tests at Ottawa. They will be partially manufactured in England, but will be assembled and tested at the De Havilland Company's plant at Mount Dennis. Delivery is to be completed by March 31." PRESTIGE OY BRITAIN HAS REVIVED IN CHINA Vancouver, Dec. 27.--Addressing the Canadian Club here, Sir Cecil Clement, Governor of Hong Kong, described the recent revolutiom in China, the foundations of which. he said, had been built by Russian Soviet agents. It was Russian in- spiration which set the Chinese about driving the British from their soil. British prestige, had been revived, and it had now been officially announced that Chbi- na desired to 'see British trade prosper in that country, he said. Sir Cecil spoke of the need of understanding if the Chinese,K and British merchants and diplomats of lives haveiwere to succeed in the Far East. Lower Lakes and Georgiou Bay--=Southerly winds, cloudy and mild with scattered show- ers, KFriday--Moderate winds, partly cloudy and mild. once lost, fy, seat p gers, who can get out at the curb instead of in the mid- dle of the road, ete. It is to be suspected, however, that the real reason why so many manufacturers are switching back a that it helps their sales in Engz- and. times showned gains all around. Wheat started at 1-2 cent de- cline to 1-8 cent advance and after- ward held near to initial figures. Oats were firm. Provisions kept about steady. PAPER MILL SOLD AT PORT ARTHUR Wisconsin Rapids; Wis., Dee. 27. --The Consolidated] Water Power LONE BANDIT HAS and Paper Company, the main of- KILLING, ROBBERY fices of which are situated here, THEFT TO CREDIT |have sold their Port Arthur, Can- 242, VEoperties to combined Cana- an interests, the two principal (By Canadian Press) companies of which are the Abiti- New York, Dec. 27.--A watch- |bi Power and Paper Company and man was killed, apparently by vo- ithe Canadian Power and Paper latile gas, thrown on him, a helper |Company, George W. Mead, presi- on a motor truck was knocked umn- (dent of the Consolidated, announe- conscious with the butt end of aled yesterday. : revolver and a chauffeur was rob- The sale turns over, among other bed of .$24 by a lone bandit, who [things, the main mill at Port Ar- ntered the Guggenheim Labora-,thur, which produces 225 tons of tories today. newsprint paper daily. The con- sideration involved in the transac- tion was not made public. With the sale of the properties goes all rights of the Crowm grant to cut timber on Government land. RADIO CONFERENCE (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Ont., Dec. 27.--Resumd- tion of the short-wave radio con- ference in Ottawa on January 9. was announced today by the De- partment of Marine. It will be at- tended by representatives of Can- ada, United States, Mexico, Cuba and Newfoundland. The Confer ence met at Washington last August but no conclusions were PROBE ELECTION (By Canadian Press) Sault Ste. Marie, Dec. 27.--The inquiry under the Municipal Act into the recent mayoralty election opened today before Judge Stome. 1t was decided to take up conditions reached. at each polling place separately. Speech Comes to Bluenose After 3 Years' Silence (By Canadian Press) Detroit, Dee, 27, -- After having sat in a cell for more than two weeks without ut- tering a word, Jack Farnum, aged 25, an alien held for de- portation, astonished officers last night by talking, He said he had lost his speech and hearing in 1925 when ship- wrecked on the English coast, His voice returned to him last night but he said he was still unable to hear, Farnum is from Charlotte- town, P.E.I, and entered the United States illegally. He is to be deported to Canada. CONFERENCE WILL DISCUSS STEPS T0 STOP SMUGGLING U.S. and Canadian Depart. mental Officials to Meet in . Ottawa in January (By Canadian Press) Ottawa, Ont., Dec. 27, -- Repre- sentatives of the Governments of | Canada ard the United States will 1 { be in Ottawa on Monday, January 7, to discuss steps for the contrus of commercial smuggling, it was announced by the Department ot External Affairs. The purpose o: the conference is to bring about a general expression of views on commercial smuggling and constu- er remedies. The names of repre- sentatives were not announced but all will be departmental officials, No members of the cabinet of eithe er country will be present. Refuse Clearances Washington, D.C., Dee. 27.-- When the anti-smuggling centers ence meets in Ottawa in January it is practically certain that the United States delegation will ask that clearances of vessels contaln- Ing liquor probably destined to the United States be refused by the Canadian Government. The Unit- ed States will also urge that of- fences against the Volsiecad Act should be made extraditable, FORMER TEACHER AT PORT PERRY DIES IN FIRE Thomas Henry Follick Burn- ed to Death in Blaze at Niagara Falls _. (By Canadian Press) Niagara Falls, Ont, Dec. 27. -- Thomas Henry Follick, aged 67, was burned to death early today when fire destroyed the home of his broth- er<indaw, Jonas Johnson, where he had been visiting. Other occupants of the house escaped thinking that Follick was with them. When his absence was discovered it was too late to reenter. Follick was former principal of the Port Perry High School and had taught in St. Mary's, St. Catharines and in this city. TWO SENATE VACANCIES IN QUEBEC TO BE FILLED Ottawa, Dec. 27.--Before Par- liament meets the Government has to consider the filling of the two Senate vacancies in Quebee. These have beet vacant a year, but as the Government does not desire Que- bee by-elections, they may mot be filled until Parliament dissolves. There is a1s0 a railway commission er to apport and a member of the Tariff Board. G. W. Stephens' ap- pointment to Tokio is expected early in January, LONDON YOTE RECOUNT BRINGS NO BESULI1S London, Ont., Dec. 27.--The re- count of mayoral votes, interrupted by the celebration of Christmas, rea sumed at the city hall Wednesday night, and when County Judge Tal- bot MacBeth adjorned, the result was mo gain for either Mayor Kil- patrick er ex-Mayor Wenige, whe claimed the recount. =