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and news will be received at the Whitby Office, nest the post office.~Telephone 434. mes REPRESENTATIVE -- JAMES HOLDEN % FOR ANNEXATION +10 THE TOWNSHIP Feel They Have Been Dealt With Unfairly in Ex- emptions * NOT ALL FAVORABLE s New Terms Do Not Give as Large Exemption as Old Agreement (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, April 19.--Farmers whose property lies within the municipality may take steps to have it annexed to the township according to. a rumor which has been given prominence recently. . "This action is it claimed would be the result of the passing of a spec- fal bylaw by the council for the taxation of farm property situated in the corporation limits, Under { the new bylaw, which has been .given its third reading by the © council, exemptions would be al- lowed in taxing farm property in 'accordance to the revised Ontario " statutes. The exemption however is 'not as large as that afforded un- ' der the old agreement with the farmers and there has also been a slight increase in the assessment of the majority of farm lands. "' The question of annexation has been raised by those among the . farmers who fecl that they have been unfairly dealt with. Not all -farm owners of course would be in favor of joining the township 'and it is improbable that this step could be accomplished without "special legislation. There would be numerous legal points to clear up "and the 'whole business might prove costly. The Old Agreement . The original agreement with the farmers was drawn up in 1904 and renewed with slight modifications . every period of five years. Under : ts terms the farmers enjoyed cer- tain® exemptions and their assess- 'ment was practically set by them- selves. This year however the council did not wish to renew the agreement for another five year 'period and after much discussion adn many attempts at a settle- ment the special bylaw was de- cided upon, . There is no doubt that the town 'wishes to retain the farmers as witizens for as a class they are high respected industrious and "prompt in meeting their tax obliga- tions. They are an asset to the community and many members of council and other public bodies have been recruited from their ranks, At the same time while the community benefits from the farm- 80 also do the farmers benefit from the community. They are afforded police and fire protection and a few are served with sidewalks. Their children attend the local schools and thus in many instances are saved the necessity of walking long distances to the nearest town- ship schools. " ' Township Rates Before taking any action it "would be well to weigh all these ' tongiderations In the balance. The township tax rate is mot on the decrease and every year it becomes increasingly difficult for the town- ship to take care of its road system on account of the augmentation in motor traffic. Its schools with re- lation to the town 'are not handily situated and in two instapces in- volve 8 walk on the dangerous Kingston highway. Under the new farmers' bylaw, farmers residing in the town would be afforded full voters' privileges whereas under the old agreement they could not vote on a money bylaw. Further the bylaw would give stability and it is al- together unlikely that the assess- ment of farm lands would be tink- ered with unless the Court of Revi- sion 'could be shown good: reason for doing so. WHITBY MAY HAVE HIGHER TAX RATE Council Is Faced With Over- draft and Some Heavy Expenditures (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, April 19.--Whitby is faced with the prospect of an in- crease in the tax rate this year and at the present time it would seem that the matter is beyond the con- trol of the council. There was an overdraft of approximately $7,000 from last year while the recent serious flood which washed out culverts, destroyed sidewalks and carried away several bridges will cause an unforeseen expenditure of at least $5,000. The council has not yet prepared its estimat~s this has been delayed by the ,.. ing of the farmers' bylaw. When the estimates are submitted how- ever it will likely be seen that if proper care is taken of all depart- ments, including streets, town property, police and fire protec- tion, an increase will be necessary in the tax rate. The town council is anxious to keep the rate at a minimum and will pay close atten- tion to every possible source of revenue while at the same time it will keep a watchful eye on ex- penditures. Woman Again Given A Week's Remand (By Staff Reporter) Whitby April 19, -- Another week's adournment was made yes- terday afternoon in the case of Mrs. Wasalena Witwicki, of Osha- wa, who is being examined as to her sanity by Dr. Jas. Moore of Brooklin, and Dr. C, F, McGilli- vray of Whitby. Mrs. Witwicki was arrested on a norminal charge of vagrancy. She has been separ- ated from her husband, but it is hoped by the court that a reconcii- iation may be afected. AWAITS TRIAL HERE ON SERIOUS CHARGE (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, April 19.--Arrested in Toronto by Provincial Constable T. Mitchell, Bernard Harmon is awaiting trial in' the county jail here on a charge of committing -a serious offense against a 15-year- old girl at Sunderland. He will be taken to Cannington for trial, 0. L. C. GYMNASTIC DISPLAY TONIGHT (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, April 19.--Invitations have been issued by the staff and pupils of the Ontario Ladies' Col- lege for the annual gymnastic ex- hibition to be given in the college gymnasium tonight. A large num- ber of guests will no doubt be present as the exhibition is well worth seeing, BASE LINE ROAD BEING GRAVELLED (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, April 19.--Gravelling operations are being conducted on the base line under the direction of the town engineer's department. The gravel has been secured from the government gravel pit situated on the Heard farm, Whitby-Lind- say highway. BRIGHT SUNSHINE IS WELCOME CHANGE (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, April 19.--Today's bright April sunshine and balmy breeze comes as a welcome change from the wet, windy weather which hag been experienced in Whitby asd district during the past two weeks, For a time it seem- ed that the heavens were overcast with sorrow and wept copiously at every opportunity and with little provocation. Now it is hoped that April will be true to tradition and mingle fair weather with wet. NOVEL USE FOR OLD RAZOR BLADES London, Eng., April 18, -- The following letter appears in the "Times : -- A 1 er of your reaaers doubtless remember the request made in your columns last aut- umn by Dr. Kenneth Fraser before he left for Amadi, on the White Nile that he might have the used razor blades which could not be otherwise disposed of, and about which a correspondent had writ- ten; also that he had to write to call "enough" when about 300,- 000 had arrived. What is of spec- ial interest is that Mrs. Fraser writes in January that the razor blades have been a huge success, and already gbout half have been given away since their arrival in October. She tells of a Christmas dinner in which the piece de rsis- tance was a bull hippopotamus and altogether the provison of food was about three tons, All the countryside to the number of about 1,000 appears to have come from far and near to help to con- sume it; and one incident was that on New Year's day they had a foot- ball match with 50 a-side and two balls, when they gave the winning team razor blades for prizes. Those who know what the conditions of life are and the native substitutes for hair cutting will best under- stand what a boon these blades must be for relief and cleanliness in that tropical land. Albany speakeasies make unfa- miliar customers produce beans be- fore they get a drink. They're strict too. They have to be dried beans.--New York Sun. Why the hunt for Orval Shaw of Skunk's Misery fame? The prov- incial people are certainly not af- ter a bank robber.--St. Catharines Standard, 18 Colored Trench Coats for women, go on sale Tomorrow Morning Following Special $6.50 : Green, blue, red and natural. Made of ns 90400 \ LADIES' SILKNIT BLOOMERS Made by The John Henry Peters Co. rect Reg. $1.95 Each SILKNIT SLIPS Shadow Proof Skirts in just the cor- Good range of colors. aly fm SL19 Bowmanville, April 18.--The many friends of Miss Elizabeth Painton will be glad to hear she has returned home from the To- ronto hospital and is getting along splendidly. She stood the journey remarkably well and after a short rest at home, hopes soon to be out again as usual. : Capt. C.. W. BE. Meath was In town on Tuesday and motored home to Ottawa accompanied by Mrs. Clarence Mason -who will make a short visit with her sister, Mrs. Meath, Mr. John Horne who has been confined to bed for the past three months, is now able to get down stairs for a short time each day and has also "had a short motor ride. His many friends will be glad to see him able to return te business very soon. Miss Rilda Slemon, who under. went an operation in the Toronte hospital last week, is progressing nicely and is leaving the hospital this week. Miss Slemon will re- main with friends in Toronto until her strength returns and she is able to resume her duties here, Miss "Lenore Quick, Wellesley Hospital, Tqronto, was in town Thursday with her mother, Mrs. Wm. Quick, Elgin street, also to see her father who is still quite ill in Bowmanville hospital. Mr. J. H. Bain of the firm of Warwick Bros. & Rutter, Toronto, will assist Miss Belle Allen at the Big 20 Book Stote for a short time, Mr, James Jarvis, Detroit, Mich. recently visited his brother, Rich ard Jarvis, Temperance street. Miss Dorothy Robins, who is training at the General Hospital, Toronto, is spending her holidays with her parents, Rev. J, U. and Mrs. Robins, Division street. The many Bowmanville frienas of Mrs, (Col) R. J. Gill will sym- pathize with her in the death of her mother, Mrs. Charles O. Shaw, which occurred at Montreal on Ap- ril 16th. The body was taken to Huntsville, Mrs. Shaw's former home, where the funeral service was conducted by Rev. D. H. Mar- shall, M.A,, of Chatham, a former pastor of the deceased. The r- mains were taken to Toronto by special train, where interment took place. Scores of beautiful floral tributes were sent as tokens of sympathy from many parts of Can- ada and the United States. The late Mrs. Shaw is survived by her husband and three childrén, Mrs. (Col.) R. J. Gill, Toronto, formerly of Bowmanville, Mrs. C. W. €ou- way and Mr. Charles G. Shaw, both of Huntsville. | PICKERING Miss Jean Clark, Correspondent Telephone 800 FIVE YEARS IN JAIL AND TEN LASHES FOR OSHAWA MAN Edward Harrison Must Pay Penalty for Robbery With Violence TAXICAB CRIME James Hodge, Oshawa, Was Robbed of $150 by Three Fellow Passengers Pickering, April 19.---Edward Harrison of Oshawa, who was con- victed of robbery with violence in the local police court last week, was sentenced by Magistrate Clarke last evening to five years in Portsmouth penitentiary with ten strokes of the strap, James Hodge of Oshawa was the victim of the*offence, which took place in October last year. Mr, Brodie of Toronto, counsel for the prisoner, made a strong plea for leniency. Life imprisonment is the maximum penalty for such an offence. Harrison was arrested after he had eluded the police for five months, and after his hearing last Friday was convicted by Magist- rate Clarke on the charge, and re- manded for sentence until last night. According to the evidence, Hodge was robbed of $150 by three fellow passengers in a taxi on Ot¢tober 21, Frank Maracle. driver of the taxi, was later acquit- ted of complicity in the erime, and gave evidence for the crown In Harrison's case. During his hear- ing Harrison admitted a previous record and gave evidence in which the crown declared he convicted himself, Crown Attorney J, A, Mc- Gibbon of Oshawa conducted the prosecution, while Harrison was unrepresented by counsel through- ou? the proceedings. TENNIS CLUB WILL MEET NEXT TUESDAY Pickering, April 19.--A meeting of the Tennis Club is called for A STRONG, NEAT GARAGE AT A REASONABLE PRICE You can provide a snug, fireproof home for your car at a price below the usual cost of building a garage. Keep your car under cover in a PEDLAR'S This serviceable garage "MAJESTIC" is constructed GARAGE with Nu-Roof roofing on a sturdy wood frame. The panelled doors are Tf. high X § 1. wide, with two lights of gisss in tach door "Majestic" prices include erection anywhere Oshawa: 1 included. We arrange for building permit. We also make the "De Luxe" Garage with Cluster Tile roofing. Prics on "request. THE PEDLAR PEOPLE LIMITED Phone 950 PEDLAR' TAL- NLL BUILT PROD Tuesday evening next in the town hall, for the purpose of electing officers and making plans for the coming season, The Club hopes by making an earlier start this spring to have an even more suc- cessful term than last year and ex- pects to be able to have both courts put into shape at the begin- ning of the season. The aim of the club is to bring the young peo- ple of the community together in wholesome recreation, and any support will be appreciated. PETER SIMON IS AGAIN REMANDED Pickering, April 19.--The case of Peter Simon, charged with hav- ing liquor for sale, was again ad- journed for a week at the request of his counsel. The bail for $5000 was renewed. PICKERING NEWS IN BRIEF Pickering, April 19.--Mrs, W. V. Richardson is confined to nes ped through {illness Mr. and Mrs, A. Boyes, mr. and Mrs. H. W. Boyes and children spent Thursday ip Port Perry with Mr. and Mrs. A, Franklin. A. T. Law has rented the Imper- fal Oil garage at the west end of the village, and took" possession this week. Mr. Law was formerly in partnership with the black- smith shop, just west of the East- ern House. The charge of assault, laid against D. Stillman, former cook at the C.P.R, camp at Cherrywood, by M. Wood, member of the work- ing gang, has been withdrawn ow- ing to lack of witnesses for the plaintiff. The case was to have been heard in the local police court on Friday evening. The death occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Reid on Thursday of the infant daughter of Mrs. V. Austin of Oshawa, The child's mother died a few montims ago and Mr, and Mrs. Reid had re- cently adopted it and had pi==ned to provide the necessary care and comforts of a good home, which bespoke a happy future for the little girl. It is said radio broadcasting has already added 500 words to the language. This is exclusive of mis- pronunciations of old ones. Dr. Durant sees the day when men will only do mental work, That means we are bound tohave a lot of unemployment.--Indianap- olis Star. Body Recovered St."Catharines--The body of Char- les Doyle, 40, Merriton, was found yesterday afternoon in the Welland Canal. Doyle had been missing since Tuesday last. ONLY ONE LEFT OF WAR GROUP Cambridge, Mass, April 19.-- Sixty years ago Wednesday night 89 men, Civil War veterans, who, were the first to answer Lincoln's eall for volunteers, gathered for a re union dinner. They sealed a bot- tle of wine, to be presented to the last survivor of the group. Each successive year the dwin- djing ranks gathered on this anni- versary date until, fn 1928, only two were well enough to answer the ré-union call. A third surviv- or, Joseph Gay, lay on his sick-bed in a soldier's home, too weak to join his comrades. Since, both veterans who attend- ed last year's banquet have died, and this year there will be no re- union, Private Gay, still confined to the soldier's home, has only the sealed souvenir of more than half a century's comradeship. ¥ Ten to one the Mexican revolu- tion will collapse when the rebel army begins asking 'When 'do we eat?"--Toledo Blade. g ---- sf ------ | House Cleaning Tine fas No doubt you are considering laying hardwood flooring. ' Phone us and we will have our representative call and give you quotation for flooring laid, sanded and finished complete. We handle clusively. Seaman-Kent products ' ex- Seid, Cn Boi Be boite bebe todteid Ca J a The Genuine Bargain Sale Going Big Radios - Phonographs - Records Everything Must Be Sold I Consolette, used. Rare Orthophonic Bargains 1 Granada Consol type used with elec: tric motor. Reg. Sale price ...... A real buy ....... 2 Paloma, used. Reg. $160.00. Sale price ...............$99.00 | Barona, used. Reg. $225.00. Sale price ..............$189.50 1 Alvaro, used. Reg. $190.00. Sale price ..............$148.78 ICredenza, used. Reg. $385.00. "Sale price ovis. $219.00 | Credenzas electric motor used. Reg. $425. Sale price ...$235.00 $240.00. ceeeee.. $149.00 Reg. $115.00. to your home imm small monthly instalments. BEAUTIFUL BRIDGE LAMP FREE In an endeavor to make this Sale even more at- tractive we are giving Absolutely Free as a Prem. jum Offer with every Radio, Piano and Phono- graph on Sale a Beautiful Bridge Lamp. Bridge Lamp stands on a very ornamental metal stand with a gorgeous parchment shade finished in a wonderful array of colors. Be sure you in- vestigate this Special Preminm Offer. Special Terms During Sale Not a stone has been left unturned to make this Sale a huge success. We are determined that everything must be sold regardicss. Therefore during Sale One Dollar sends any machine on sale tely; balance payable in Come Early and Get the Best Choice BRB 5 8 82 84 8000s [ABA J J J J J 20 J J a 2 0) This type. 1 Portable. Reg. Used Phonograph Bargains 1 Pathe Electric Motor Consol ; Reg. $275.00 ......$59. Sale price SRT addy 0 1 Portable. Reg. 4 Sale price .....c0000000..$19.78 $32.50. : A i J J a de J J 2 J 2 2 a 2 a a 2) $25.00. Beebe Bente Be eRe he le he i Be be te Boele But. 8.5.8 2 0 8.5 5.5 5. 5 8.5.0 .0.8.8 Telephone i8e Loud Speaker Bargains 8-- Horn Speakers. Reg. $25. $7.95 2--Cones, to clear, Reg. $15. ...... '$2.95 4--Northern Electric Gomes, ih $12.75 RADIO 1 King six tube complete. ~ Reg. $200.00. | Thermiodine 6 tube," complete with built in speaker.. ...$79.50 | Superhetrodyne, 8 tube. Complete ...... «.....$49.50 $69.50 Radio Bargains 1 Philco, batteryless, 7 tube. Complete sevens cee ese «$239.00 1 Victor, 8 tube .........:$190.00 1 Victor, consol lowboy. : Complete Se Does 1 Highboy with Super amic BJ J 0 J J J J JC J J J J i Of J J J J Jb Jb J J J J a J 2 2 3 Bedeeloadosdoctoctoctoctobbeiboite Bobet 8. 8. 2.5 2 4 2 2 8.0 8.0 Hurry and You Won't Be Disappointed. Many Were on Thursday King St. W. D. J. BROWN "The Home of the Orthophonic" Make a record of your own voice. Kodisk Records 25 only. Reg. 75¢c. Sale price 10¢c Open Evenings be J J J J a 2 a) Seabees oidoctodtortocodscteoctodtedoidodioteitoiteiodh dodo d ede dn 5.58.8. 8.5.0 5.0 Co a a a a