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A OH sc TORRY 5: CA. ry 5: 3 '. oe " wa a ~~ i gad id The Oshawa Daily Times Succeeding The Oshawa Daily Reformer "All The News While It Is News" SE VOL. 8--NO, 49 Revie goats Sham OSHAWA, ONTARIO, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1931 12 Cents a Week; 3 Cents a Copy TEN PAGES GAS PLANT SALE BY-LAWS ARE AMENDED Kiwanis Carnival o> - Opening Night Draws Great CITIZENS MADE MERRY AND WERE GENEROUS IN PATRONAGE LAST NIGHT Music, Fun and Frolic At- tracted Thousands of Citi- zens to the Armories Last Night for Big Kiwanis Effort VARIOUS BOOTHS WELL PATRONIZED Climax of Winter Fair and Carnival Will Be Reached Tonight When New Fea- tures and Attractions Will Be Provided A Scotchman and his money are slow to part but ¢%en the cauny Scottish threw caution to the winds last night and consoled themselves with the thought that it was all in a good cause anyway, Those who patronized many of the booths went away richer than they came for the simple reason that fortune smiled upon them. There wore novel games of skill ag well as games of chance and hundreds en- Joyed testing their worth at arch- ery or in throwing the basebai. The Salvation Army band wae an attractive feature at the Fair last night and after parading through the main strects it led the way into the Armories llke so many Pled Pipers of Hamlin araw- ing the children into the cave of mysteries. But those who follow- ed the original Ried Piper were never seen nor heard of again while those who trooped in behind the Salvation Army band camo out, after a couple of hours, more alive and happier than ever, Dur "ing the gourse' of the evening a splendid program of music was pro- vided by the band. The presence of the McDonald Tobacco Nadie Orchestra anc the famous McDonald Tobacco Boys, formerly the lobbs Class Melody Boys, provided much onjoymeut and the playing of smart new sclec- tions by the orchestra added pep and zest to the proceodings. The McDonald Tobacco Boys are of course well known radio entertain. ers and thelr tuneful, comic songs and jokes provided one of the high- lights of the fair, Old King Carnival held undis puted sway at tho annual Kiwanis Club Winter Fair held in the Are mories last night. A bright scene greeted the thousands of fun-mak- ers who swarmed into the build- ing. Gally-decorated booths, bril- Hantly colored streamers and bunts ing, the whole forming u pleasing and most delightful effect. intrigue ed the fancy of tho throngs of vis itors and quickened the imagina- tion. The Armories, which so of- ten resounds to the martial tramp of soldiers' feet, and which is de- voted so mueh of ghe time to the more serious and sterner business of training militia, was transiorie. ed into a fairyland. A=" 'he trans. formation will remain complete une (Continued on page 3) VETERANS' BUREAU * OPENS NEXT WEEK Canadian Legion's New Plan for Helping Veterans to Start on Monday Night On Monday night the Veterans' Adjustment Bureau of the Canadian Legion, under a new system of opera- tion, will start its activities on the "Old Dugout," the affectionate name given to the club room over the mar- et building. The new system of op- eration provides that the branch ad- stment officér and his assistant will in attendance at the club. room mentioned above every Monday and Thursday evening from 7 to § pan, to hear complaints, discuss problems with war veterans, and give advice on matters relating to pensions, hospi tal treatment, and other rights 10 which war veterang are entitled, This service, of course, a8 was the case with the past adjustment services carried on individually by the branch adjustment office, will be given en- tirely free, and are at the disposal of all war veterans, whether mem- bers of the Legion or not, and of the widows and dependents of war veter- ans, WEATHER Foreensts: Lower Lake Res yg == Falr today and most of saturday, followed by some snow or rain in the west coun ties, not wuch change in tem tur?. Georglan Baye 'alr today and most of Sate Probably followed 4 Hight snow, mot : DOMESTIC GASE | Charge of Assaulting Wife Against William Mack Dismissed by Magistrate A weary tale of domestic trouble ind quarrels was unfolded in city police court this morning when William Mack, of North Oshawa, npeared before Magistrate T. K. Ctelghton on a charge of assault.) ing his wife, complainant in the action, As there was only the evid- ence of the wife against that of the husband, His Worship stated that he would be forced to dismiss the case although he warned Mack that if such a charge were proven he would be severely dealt with, Mack is out of work and Mrs. Mack testified that on the 24th of February she had asked him to assist her in making some pre- parations to do a washing, but he nad refused, There were ohly a few potatoes, some lard and milk in the house and that evening she sald she was attempting to pre- pare fried potatoes for supper, "Ie objected to me using the lard for the potatoes and then he kicked me," the complainant sald. The husband denied kicking his wife but claimed that when he cb- jected to the use of lard for the potatoes she had become angry and had thrown a basket of clothes pins, a wash basin and other ar. ticles at him. Only the day before, he claimed, she had pelted him with some fresh eggs which he h purchased. "And here were hungry," he sald. Mrs. Mack on the other hand contended that her husband had given her frequent beatings over since two wedks after thelr mare m children IN POLICE COURT LEGION MAKES PLANS FOR DRIVE FOR MEMBERSHIP Committees Appointed to Take Charge of Campaign During Month of April Organization in preparation for a membership campaign to be conduct od during the entire month of April was perfected at a splendidly-attend- ed meeting of the Oshawa Branch of the Canadian Legion, held in the Council Chamber last night, 'lhe campaign will be under the leadership of a membership committee, headed by Comrade James Aylett, and the whole of the month of March will Le devoted to organization effort, cul minating in a mass mecting of all re- turned men in the city to be held at tne close of the month and just prior to the opening of the campaign, It is hoped that this rally may be held in the Oshawa Armories, as no other building 1s believed available to hold the hundreds of war veterans of the Citys As preliminary to the campaign, it is planned to take a census of all the war veterans in the city and immedi ate vicinity, and a special committee under the chairmanship of Bert Jam- ieson was appointed to undertake this work. The committee will endeavor to secure a complete list of all the war veterans in the conununity, and all war veterans ure asked to help in this work by sending their names and addresses to A. HH, Power, 8 Bond Street west, secretary of the Legion, The campaign will be conducted by teams, under captaing, organized to cover every section of the city, and it is the hope of the branch officers to see the membership doubled dur- ing the month of April, LAST TRIBUTE RAID 10 JOSEPH WELSH Representatives of Public riage. defendant while J. A. MeCGibbon case, ONE NEY CASE OF SCARLET FEVER Inmate of Children's Shelter Is Victim, And Is Placed in Isolation Hospital prosecuted One more case of scarlet fever, the only one reported this week, was discovered in this city yesterday. The patient is a child who is an inmate at the Children's Shelter, and has been placed in the isolation hospital wing at the shelter, This child has only recently heen taken to the shelter so that it is thought that the disease was con- tracted outside of that institution, It was the only child in the institution that has not been immunized, and since all other children at the shel- ter have had the protective serum against this disease administered to them, further spread of the disease in the institution is not expected, The situation m regard to. other contagions diseage remains about the same, with a few cases of chicken pox and whooping cough being re- ported each week. There has not been a case of diphtheria in the city since January 2, ACTION AGAINST. CONDEMNED MAN Widow Sues Slayer of Her Husband for $50,000 Damages Toronto, Feb, 27-Probably setting a precedent in the histor the British legal practice, re, Sala Goldberg, widow of murdered man, Sameul Goldberg, issued a writ to- day claiming fifty thousand dollars damages from Abraham Steinberg, doomed to die for the slaying of her husband. On behalf of herself and children, Mrs, Goldberg asks dam- ages for "wrongfully, wilfully and un- lawfully causing the death of Samuel Goldberg, on March 5th, 1930," Coun- sel for plaintiff is of opinion this is first action of kind against eondemn- ed murderer in British courts, AMBIDEXTROUS (Chicago Daily News) The more a man gels left, the more , change iy fewperature, oo. A. W. 8. Greer anpeared for the | Crown Attorney | the | andSporting Bodies Were Present at Funeral The funeral of the late Welsh, whose sudden death cast a deep gloom over the city on |ues- day morning, which took place from is late resiuence, King Strect Last yesterday afternoon was of a most impressive nature, The tuneral which wis largely attended wus representa- tive of almost every walk of life, who came to pay their lust respects to one who they had come to re- spect and loye, as a true friend and keen sportsman. The city was represented by the Mayor and members of the Council, while members of the Public Util ities Commission, Board of Education and other civic bodies were present. The Oshawa hockey clubs were both represented by members of the ex- ecutive and players, in whom Mr. Welsh had taken a fatherly interest, The high esteem in which the de ceased was held was exemplified by the large number of floral tributes which banked the room in which the casket reposed, A short impressive service was conducted by Rev, E Harston of Simwoe Street United Church, who also conducted the ser- vice at the interment in the Union Cemtery, The pallbearers were Fred J. Bailes, Charles R, Bailes, ¥, L. Ma- son, Harry Lander, Walter Patte and Ernest Parsons, WORKERS GOING BACK TO MILLS Woollen Industry Strike Is Brought to Close After Lasting Five Days Lawrence, Mass.,, Feb, 27 Thousands of workers filed into the Wood, Ayer and Washington mills of the American Woollen Company as the mill gates swung open this morning. It was impos- sible to determine thelr exact num- ber, but mill agents estimated that the majority of the ten thousand employees who have been idle since a sirike silenced the looms five days ago were coming back. Police patrolled the district for mifes around to see no willing worker was molested on his way to the mills, BAILWAY BUILDER DIES Portland, Ore, Feb, 27. --Bam- uel Hill, well-known railway build- er, died hero last night. came as the result of an attack of intestinal influonza, followed bys fie talks about his rights. complications, physicians said. He wan 74 years old, J Joseph | h {another 'adjournment' was found adian Freight Association Freight Rates "The Canadian Freight Association having decided to ignore the applica- tion of the city of Oshawa for lower railway freight rates on materials go ing to the west and coming trom the west, the manufacturers and other large shippers of this city have decid ed to concentrate on water-borne "shipping. Every effort will be made to use the harbor facilities now avail- able, and to so improve the present facilities that a greater use can be made of the new local port, Col. B. J, McCormiek, industrial commissioner, for the city and secretary of the Osh- awa Chamber of Commerce, stated to The Times this morning, For eight months now the local Chamber 'of Commerce has been making an effort to pursuade the Canadian Freight Association that Oshawa should he piven nove foe able treatment in regard to freight A strong denunciation of the methods by which the new pen- | sion legislation wag being adminis { tered by those appointed to inter pret the act was voiced at the meeting of the Oshawa Branch of the Canadian Legion last night by H. A, Bibley and George D, Allen, offiéers. of the Christie Street ranch of the Legion, who were present at the meeting, These visiting comrades, who are in close touch with the pensions tribunals and appeul courts, were emphatie | In thelr declaration that the leg Islation Is not being administered in accord with the intention of pariament In passing it, and that there wou a noed for a drastic eleaning-ont of those responsible | for the continued injustices to dis- | WILL CONCENTRATE OF USE ON WATER TRANSPORTATION BY OSHAWA MANUFACTURERS Local Committee Plans Action Following Failure of Can. This Morning for Discussion of Application for Lower Method ot Administering Pension Act Denounced by Legion Representatives to Keep Appointment Here rates, - For some reason that can- not be ascertained, this city has been placed, Yor freight purposes, 37.4 mi- les from Toronto, whereas in reality is it only 32 miles from the Toronto city limits, This places Oshawa in zone 4, while Whitby, only four miles to the west is in zone three, giving it the same advantage in freight rates as if it were 10 miles nearer to Tor onto, Hearing Set For Today After pressing its application to have Oshawa placed in zone 3 for freight rates purposes, the Oshawa committee was finally successful in having the Association set today, February 27, at 10 am, for a hearing in this city on the question, The lo- cal committee, which includes repre- sentatives of most of the principal ndustries, worked several houry yes- (Continued on page 8) ubled ents, Speaking of the operation of the tribunals and appeal court, Com rade Bibley gave out the stagger- ing information that out of sixty cases in which pension had beeu allowed by the tribunal, and which had been appealed by the Board of Pension Commissioners, only two pensions had been granted and fifty-eight refused. "What {s going to become of these fifty-eight dis- abled comrades and widows?" usked Comrade Sibley, who went on to say that unless this situa- tion were. remedied, much of the now legislation enacted a year ago for the relief of war veterans and (Continued on page 9) veleruns and their depend- -- ------------ Professor Brown, lecturer In English at University College, To- ronto, gave a splendid address last night at the Unlvorsity Extension Course on "I'he Contemporary Am- erfean Novel", The address was mont Interesting and instructive, dealing as it did first with the early novelists In the republic and tracing the development of that form of literature through the various periods down to. the pres- ent, Ever since Emerson delivered his epoch-making address at IHar- vard on the character of American literature, tho novel had broken away from the "bookishness" of the past. The much-loved Walt Whitman was another writer who emphasized the American spirit in literature. In comparison to these men, was Henry James, who was infatuated by the gracos and amen ities of the mellower clvilization of Europe, Theodore Dreisser was roferred to, by Professor Brown, as the dean of American letters and Extension Class Hears Lecture on Contemporary American Novel showed a great ability in portray- ing the human side of American Ife, especially in his 'American Tragedy." Willa Cather and Hemingway were Drelsser's out- standing disciplos, stated the speaker. Professor Drown referred to the daring experimenters known as "Ihe New Tochnlques'" in which unintelligible verbal gymnastics played a large part, and who by the constant repitition of words strove to bring out thelr emotion- al value, Sinclair Lewls, the lecturer, he added, had done incomparable' work as the hater of sham but with the possible exception of "'Ar- rowsmith" had not won an out- standing place as a novelist. Professor Brown stated that readers might expect an intousifi- cation of the novel of Boclal pity in tho next decade, Next week Professor Cassidy will deal with the very vitul prob lem, "Canada's Unemployment Question." STUATIONIN ~~ INDIA REACHES CRITICAL STAGE Conferences Between Vice roy and Mahatma Gandhi Not Meeting With Success (Canadian Press Despatch) New Delhi, India, Feb. 27 ~The Indian situation has reached a critical stage. Following the re- celpt of a cable from the Tmperial Government, the Vieeroy of In- dia, Lord Irwin, today requested Mahatma Gandhi to come to the Viceroy's houso for a further con ference. Talks between the two had been temporarily discontinued while the viceroy consulted the homo office. The Viceroy and Gandhi had an- other long confergnes today, but necessary. If was understood t had failed to agree on a point con- #ldered vital in the impending ne- gotiations. OSHAWA BOY IS BADLY INJURED Robert Cow, thirtoen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cow, 4456 Verdun Road, is lying in the Oshawa Hospital seriously injured, as the result of an accident which occurred on King street east, al- most opposite the New Martin Theatre, about eight o'clock last night, The young lad, who is em- ployed as a messenger at Jury and Lovell's drug store, was knock- ed down by a car driven by George E. Mason, while riding on his bi- cycle, The boy is suffering from a frac- tured skull and his right shouldor was also injured, according to Dr. B. J. Hazlewood, who is attending him, This morning he regained consciousness and Dr. Hazlewood states that he has a fair chance for recovery. 'The patient was resting nicely this morning, the hospital authorities reported. Police Constable England inves- tigated the sceidout and no blame is attached to the driver of the car., who, it is said, had no chance of avoiding the boy on tho bieycle, George E. Mason, is of Dingman, CHEVROLET COACH IS CHIEF PRIZE AT FAIR TONIGHT 'Great Crowd Is Expected at the Armories for Drawing of Winning Ticket by Mayor Marks Tonight, at the Kiwanlg Carni- val, some fortunate citizen will be the winner of a 1581 Chevrolet Coach, The draw for this cur ie to be the outstanding feature at the Carnival this evening, and will be the climax of the big event which fs being staged by the Ki wanis Club in order to raise funds for its boys' work activities, The plans which have been made call for the winning ticket to be drawn by Mayor Ernie Marks, who will te on hand this evening to perform this important function, The defi- nite time at which the ticket will be drawn has not boen decided, but it will be at some timo late In the evening. While there was a large crowd at the Armories last night, the counter-attraction of the junior hockey match naturally kept it smaller than it would otherwise have been. This evening, however, the Kiwanlans are planning for a much larger attendance, and will be out in full force, assisted by Ro- tarians, Kinsmen and other help- ory in thelr effort to reach the ob- Joctive which they have set for the carnival, The Salvation Army Band will again provide music for the open- ing hour, while Watson's orchestra will again be In attendance throughout the evening to keep the atmosphere bright and cheer- ful, in keeping with the nature of the entertainment which the Ki wanians are providing, INFLUENZA ON INCREASE IN CITY Public Health Nurses Are Busy, But Being Kept | Most Cases Are Mild The last few days have seen an | inerease in the number of influ-| enza cases in the city, judging by roports received by the public health nurses. Practical nurses who could both look after flu patients and assist in household duties have been in great demand, and practically all those on 'the public health nurses' list that could be recommended, have been placed this week. Most of the cases, If they are influenza, are of a very mild type, although they confine the patients to their beds for a few days, Oce casionally, however, a more ser- fous case is reported, The out break has not yet assumed pro- portions serious enough to cause much of a demand for the regis- tered, trained nurses, The Times has learned, TWO PEDESTRIANS KILLED BY AUTO NEAR BELLEVILLE Young Farmhand and Girl Companion Struck by Car on King's Highway Belleville, feb. 27.~Toll of a motor accident on the highway near Brighton ,was set at two with: the death today of Miss Edith Gaunt, Miss Gaunt was walking along the road last night with Wil- {fam Shortt, farmhand, when both were struck by an automobile driven by Carlton Conkright, who claimed his vision was blocked by the glare of headlights on a car coming in the opposite direction. An inquest was opened this morning but adjourned for a week. Struck by Car Belleville, Vol. 27. -- Struck down by a motor ear as they were walking on the highway near here last night, Willlam Shortt, a farm- hand, was instantly killed while his companion, Miss Edith Gaunt, was seriously injured. The ear which struck the pedostrians was driven by Carlton Conkright, of Belleville, and formerly of Walk- erville, Ont. The driver of the car was allowed to proceed to Belleville by the police officer who investigated. Apparently blind ing headlights on another car pro- | Magon and Powleg. Crowd STEAM FRANCHISE PLAN HAS BEEN ELIMINATED IN BY-LAWS BY CITY COUNCIL "> FIRE FIGHTERS TO GATHER HERE Convention of Provincial Federation to be Held in Oshawa on June 17, 18 and 19 An important convention is tn be held In Oshawa on June 17, 1% | and 19, when delegates to the | rovinclal Federation Fire | Fighters will gather in the Gen viha Hotel, The Federation in- cludes the fire department of wery Outarlo city of 10,000 popu- lation and over and it is expected that 80 delegates from various 'ties will be present during the three-day session, The conventiou It. voming to Oshawa upon the in- vitation of the city fire depart- ment and the city council, David H, Lamb, of Toronto, sec- retary of the Provincinl Federa- tion of Fire Pighters, was in the city yesterday and meeting with ropresentatives of the local fire de- partment, arrangements for the ac- commodation, and banqueting of the delegates were completed. Thursday, June 18, will be a hiz day at the convention and on Thursday night the main banquet will te held in the hotel at which over 800 will be expected tn at- tend, A fine program of entertain- ment is contemplated, and several nrominent speakers are expected to attend including the seeretary of the International Fire I'ighters' Association, Committees are now being form. od to make final arrangements for the entertainment of the visiting delegates, while a special commit. tee includes Mayor 1. Marks, Col, Bn. J. McCormick and Ald, Geo. Morris, chairman of the fire pro- tection committee of the city council, at LEGION MEETING WAS ENTHUSIASTIC Plans to Replenish the Poppy Relief Fund Dismissed -- Additions Made to Mem- bership The monthly business meeting of the Canadian Legion of Oshawa was an enthusiastic and largely-attended gathering, and in the course of the evening a considerable. amount of business was transacted, An interest- ing report presented showed that sitice November last, a sum of close to $600 has been expended in relic from the Poppy Fund, which is, as a result, sadly a letad and the meet- ing expressed a desire to take active steps to replenish this fund at the earliest possible opportunity, 50 that the work of relieving distress among war veterans and their families will not have to be discontinued. Six new members were formally in- itiated into the branch, while a large number of new applications was re- ceived, to make further additions to the strength of the branch, The plans for the holding of the Vimy banquet in the Hotel Genosha, and making it a joint event with the ladies, were received with enthusiasm, and it promises to be the most suc~ cessful function yet held in the city, The entertainment committee, un- der the chairmanship of W, J, Jen kins, was charged with the responsi- bility of organizing the program for the Ladies' Night of the Branch, to be held in RotaryHall on Thnrsday, March 12, NEGOTIATIONS FOR KINGSTON INDUSTRY NEARLY COMPLETE London, ¥eb, 27.-~Negotiations have been practically completed for taking over the Textilo Mill and property of the Dominjon Textile Company at Kingston, Ont, by Hield Brothers. large serge makers of Crosshills and Oxenhope, York- shire. This announcemont was made today by Hugh Hield, man- aging director for the British firm, The British Company intends to eventually establish at Kingston a unit of 100 looms, employing about 150 workers, SENTENCED TO' HANG Chatham, Feb, Z7-Thomas Crack- nell, convicted of murdering his wife at the home of her employer last No- vember, was sentenced by Mr, Jus- tice Raney today to be hanged on May 15, Chicago, Veb., 27.-Al Capone was convicted of contempt in the federal court today and sentonced Purchaser Appreciates Local Situation With Regard to Oshawa Factories Now Supplying Steam to Neigh« bouring Properties GAS FRANCHISE ONLY REMAINS IN BY-LAW By-laws As Amended, Were Passed Again by City Council at a Special Meet- ing Held Yesterday After- noon Two of the three bylaws for the taking of the vote on the saln of the local gay plant to Ben E. Tate and his associates, of Chicago, were re-passod by the city council at a special meoting held yeoster day afternoon, aud all reference to a franchire for the production, transmission, distribution and sale of steam as a public utility was el- iminated from them. Electors of Oshawa will now have bafore them for consideration the pr.posal to sell the gas plant to Mr Tate, and to grant him a franchise to manu- facture, distribute and soll gas to the citizens of Oshawa for a period of fifty years. Tho agreement be- tween the city and Mr. Tute has also been amended to elimihate all reference to the «team *franchise, the purchasers having agreed, af- ter conference with tho city eoun= efl, to drop this phase of tho deal, afid to devote thelr efforls entirely to the development of tho gas sys« tem, and ultimately to the opera tion of a coking plant in the city to serve a wide area, The elimination of the steam franchise, by mutual consent, has been brought about hy the reaiiza- tion of a 'situation whick exists in the city and which was not fully appreciated at the time the origine al bylaws were draftod, It has been learned that certain local fn- dustries were supplying stean from their own plants, to neighbor. ing premises, and it was folt that the granting of a franchise for a steam utility would interfere with the system, which has already been established at monie expouse, by these local concerns. Tho prospec= tive purchasors, on learning of this situation, at once declarad that they had no desire to interfere with any existing arrangements in the city, nor to jeopardize interests which had been created by local Industries, so, as an indiention of their goodwill to these Industries, they agreed to the entire climinue (Continued on page 2) ACQUITTED OF ASSAULT CHARGE Magistrate Finds Evidence Was Not Sufficient to Warrant Conviction Charged with assayiting Valen« che Pacholski, John Goryeki, a young Pole, wa# acquitted when he appeared in police court this morn. ing before Magistrate 1, K, Creighe ton, . According to the evidence, Gorycki belleved that Pacholski had spread au rumor to the effect that he had written leiters to a relative in Poland telling her that her husband, In Canada, was une faithful to her, The assault was alleged to have occurred at the home of Mra. JaczKowski, 136 Olive Ave, where Gorycki 1s boarding. Pacholski testified that he had called nt Mrs, Juezkowski's board« ing house and was talking to hee when the accused eame downe stairs in company with another man. Speaking through the inter preter, William I1gel, ho sald that Goryck) had accused him of spread. ing gossip about him and them bad struck him with his fist, "He picked up a knife from the table and held it to my chest," the compMinant sald. Mrs, Jaczkowski, the landlady, L could tell the court little about the assault, She had only seen Goryeki put his hand under Pas cholski's chin, Questioned by the magistrate, the landlady who spoke with great volubility in her native tongue answered, "I can only tell the truth in court." "You should tell the truth al the time," the court reminded her. The necuned claimed that he had not striack Pacholski nor threatens od him with a knife, He bad only pleked It vp to eut himself a slice of bread he said, Magisirate Creighon found the evidenco insufficient to warrant a conviction apd dismissed the charge. D. A, J. Swanson was de- to six months in the county jatl jvented him from seeing the couple, forica counsel in the ase.