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* Make Installation Fire Escapes Compulsory on "Three Storey Buildings 1 eh vn ' dvertising, subscript Whit REPRESENTATIVE -- JAMES . Council Adopts Recom- mendation to Have Fire Bylaw Amended to This End--Would Effect Sev- eral Apartments and Pub- lic Halls . (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, May 21.--Retusal to purchase a 45-foot extension lad- der for the fire company was given last night by the council when it voted down a clause introduced in- to the fire and light' committee's report by the chairman, Councillor Davidson. The report stated that the committee had refused to make this recommendation but the chair- man introduced it on the hazard that it might meet the favor of the council. The council thereupon . went into committee of the whole apd the clause was declared lost. Other clauses contained in tne report were adopted unanimously and council agreed to engage Rich- ard and William Heard as fire en~ gineers at $250 per annum, Amend Fire By-Law Councillor Davidson pointed out that there were six or seven apart- ments and three or four public halls situated on the third storeys of buildings which were not pro- vided with fire escapes. His cuin- mittee advised that the fire bylaw be amended so that the owner of every building containing three or more storeys should have to equip it with proper fire escapes. This was regarded as a timely sugges- tion, and the recommendation was adopted, Upon recommendation of the fin- 'ance committee, the sum of $59.41 in taxes was remitted to the Whitby Lawn Bowling and Tennis Cluwn. 'Councillor Pringle, chairman of the committee, thought that the club's grounds were an asset to the 'coms © munity and therefore worthy of consideration on the part of the 'council. Other members of the -- expressed a similar opinion. Accounts were totalling $622.69. They were charged as follows, finance, $150.69; streets, $245.90; town property, $51.61; fire and light, $7.; relief, $18.28: accounts paid and not passed, $149.11. V4 School Debentures Bylaw No. 1324, providing tor the issuing of debentures totalling $11,250 for a recent addition to the High School was introduced by Councillor. Pringle and passed. -- Upon-- 'motion' of - Councillor Broughton seconded by Councillor Ormiston, Albert W. Jackson, W, J. Luke and Deputy Reeve Bowman were appointed fence reviewers. It was explained that the funetion of the fence viewers was to settle dis- putes between private citizens with regard to the height and position of fences. : TOWN HALL BELL AGAIN RINGS FORTH (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, May 21.--After a sil- ence of two months, the town hall bell is again summoning local citi- zens. to their work, marking the noon hour and signifying the close of the day in loud, though musi- cal tones. Several weeks ago the rope in the tower broke and the bell spoke no more. Now, how- ever, the rope has been replaced with a steel cable and the bell sounds at morning, noon and night even as it has done almost every day for the past forty years, WHITBY DEFEATS BROOKLIN 4 TO 0 Whitby, May 21.--The Whitby football team invaded Brooklin last night and secured =a 4-0 victory over the home eleven. Brookiin and Whitby are scheduled to play together during the Brooklin Fair on May 24. and news will be received at the Whitby Office, Dundas Street, next the post office.--Telephone 434. HOLDEN ml ake dre roid SIGNAL SYSTEM AT FOUR CORNERS T0 © BE GIVEN TRIAL Council Agreed That Protec: tion Is Needed at Inter- section NO ACTION ON PARK Property in North End Too Expensive To Be Handled This Year (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, May 21, -- The town council will install stop-and-go electric signal systems on trial at the intersection of Dundas and Brock streets. Councillor David- son, chairman of the fire and light committee, reported at last night's council meeting that May- or Dudley and he had gone into the cost of securing an extra pol- iceman to control the intersection on busy Sundays and holidays and found that it would be more econ- omical and satisfactory to equip the corner with an automatic sys- tem, This suggestion he stated had also met with the approval vr Chief of Police Gunson. To Cost $250 In considering ahe situation, Councillor Davidson informed the council that he had been informed by the W. 8. Darling Co. of Chi- cago that the complete' system would not cost over $250. Ou ac- count of the jog at the intersection the company had advised the in- stallation 'of a suspended signal. It would be connected Win a stout steel cable and would ove - hang the 'street at a distance of twelve or fifteen feet above the pavement. ' Councillor Pringle, as chairman of the finance committee, Wus strongly in favor of the signal sys- tem. He felt that the corner need- ed protection during heavy traffic and was convinced that the stop- and-go signals would prove less The (> OSHAWA, LADIES' WHOOPEE HAT The Smartest Yet regular price is, tional offer at in fabrics of all kinds. In double fugi, the daintiest of styles. «kept them at a special price. Extra Sp Peter Pan Fabrics As everyone knows these are ideal fabrics for Dresses and Children's Wear. Abso- lutely fast in color and hundreds of designs. 27¢ yd. ~ Sleeveless Frocks 'Tubfast and Sunfast.' An excep- srsinsmanens Pee stsrenairsnsensiiier @ a Polka Dot Sleeveless Frocks Right up to the minute in style and design. Polka Dots are the last word Our price, each.... .......ccocoinnnne 100 Dozen Pure Thread Silk Hose One. of the best known Hosiery manufacturers sent us this shipment by mistake. We Full range of colors and sizes. They are sub- standards, but perfect in shape and defects are slight. 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Ormiston, chairman of the property commit- tee, reported that his commirtee had gone into the question of es- tablishing a park for the north ward and discovered that the nec- essary land would cost $1400. His committee was in sympathy with the request of the north ward rate- payers but felt that owing to the present high rate no action could be taken this year. The commit- tee had also investigated condi- tions at the town park, stated Councillor Ormiston, and decided to place a new wire screen behind the baseball diamond and to re- pair the bleachers. The commit- tee could mot grant the request of the Lawn Bowling and Tennis Club for the use of the frame building at the north end of the park, as it was planned 10 wx it out with dressing rooms. Recom- mendation was also made for the paving of the cellar in the town caretaker's residence, The report was seconded by Councillor Dav- fdson and adopted by the council. The Banquet Costs Upon motion of Reeve Kenny, seconded by Councillor Wm, Prin- gle, the council agreed to assume an obligation of $656 with regard to the banquet tendered recently to the intermediate hockey team. The evnt was under the joint aus- pices of the town council and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce. A late Session Council did not adjourn until after midnight, a great many mat- ters having been attended to. Delegations from private citizens and lengthy communications had occupied much of its time and it was not until ten o'clock that all communicatiofls had been. finish- ed, Those present at last night's meeting included Mayor Dudley, Reeve Kenny, Deputy Reeve Bow- man, Councillors Pringle, Brough- ton, Davidson and Ormiston; Town Clerk Frost and Engineer Pringle. Offer $200 Wager To Settle Dispute (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, May 21.--A novel way of settling a crossing dispute with his neighbor was suggested to the council last night by Mr. Geo. M. Rice, who resides at the corner of Dundas and Kent streets. Several years ago Mr, Rice built the crops- ing from the west to the east side of Dundas street at his own ex- pense and with the permission of the town. His neighbor, Mr. John Lynde, who resides directly across the road from him, has on severat occasions complained to the coun- cil that the srosting diverts water off the street on to Ais property. Now Mr. Rice has suggested that both put up the sum of $200 and that the mayor and council be call- ed upon to judge whether if water be played on the street with a tire hose it is diverted to Mr. Lynde's property by the crossing. If Mr. Lynde's contention should prove correct. then he expressed willing- ness to surrender his $200 to the douncil to be used for some charit- able purpose. On the other hand it it should be found that the crossing does not divert the water then Mr. Lynde would have to surrender his $200 to the council for a like pur- pose, The e¢ouncil, although accepting this suggestion from Mr. Rice as an evidence of his conviction, de- cided to leave the matter in the hands of the streets committee and the engineer. They will attempt 10 judge whether the crossing is re- sponsible for the flow of water on 'to Mr. Lynde's property but their decision will not risk a sum of money from either citizen. 0. L. C. Girls Visit Niagara District (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, May 21.--The beauties | of the Niagara district' were thor« oughly appreciated Friday by a party of 28 from. the Ontario La- dies' College leadership of Mrs. Jeffrey. This group included the physiography class of the Lower School, and took in all points of interest including the {illumination of the Falls uc night. Transportation was provid- ed by one of Collacutt's palatal busses. The Prince of Wales will spend the night of August 1 under cau- vas with the 50,0000 Boy Scouts from 42 nations who are holding coming-of-age celebrations at Ar- rowe Park, Birkenhead in July and August. : "5249 | Children's sizes, to ] Dominion Clothing Stor 68 King St. W, Phone 2041 Each Instead of habit-ferming a. tl = iroars rh vegetable lumative, MI VO-NIGHT sieht--wamerrow slrisht PALIOHT Got Recommended and sold by" All Seven Oshawa Druggists the only part of under the capable | BOWNANVILLE GIVEN BEQUEST (Continued from Page 1) long, dying in 1910. The will was oposed by Charles and John McGill, brothers of the late James McGill as soon as application was made' for probate, on the ground among others that the town of Bowman= ville being an alien municipality could not hold real estate in the District of Columbia. The opposi- tion to Bowmanville's claims to the bequest continued until 1913, when the town and the two brothers de- cided to join forces, and arrived at ihe compromise of dividing the be- quest. Litigation continued, 'however, when Willlam and Henry Larkin, two brothers who are blood rels- tives of the McGill family, made a claim to upset the will, Their plea was also based on the law that pro- hibits non-resident aliens from own- fog property in the District of Cole umbia, The courts of the District of Columbia, however, decided the action egainst them. An appeal was, made to a higher court, and this has finally been dismissed, and the will sustained so as to curry out its provisions giving the proe perty to the town of Bowmanville. Officials of Bowmanville, the council and the' citizens are all glad that the affair is over and already there is talk of a memor- ial for the late James McGill. Some of the officials when interviewed by The Times did not know much more about it than had been re- ported in a despatch from Wash- ington," but several spoke quite freely on the subject. Mayor Pleased Mayor Milton Elliott said that "We felt almost assured that the town would get it this year. If the buflding had been left to one in- dividual it would have been set- tled long ago. . The papers have estimated the property at a value of about $250,000 but D, L. Mec- Carthy, K.C., who has represented Bowmanville in the litigation esti- mates it from $190,000 to $200,- 000, This money will be a great boon to the town, and may be used any way we wish. One thing the will did not specify, as it does in most cases and that is as to how the money should be spent. One of the first things that the town should do is to see that a suitable memorial is placed in homour of the late James McGill. No Official Report John Lyle, J.P. who has been town clerk of Bowmanville for a considerable number of years said that so far he has received no of- ficial report on the case. "We did not expect the decision to be made so soon as many of us expected it to be given in the fall. We gre all glad that the proceedings are ovey. Friend of M. A. James M. A. James who probably knows more about the case than any other man in Bowmanville, gave some of the facts to the Times. Mr. James and Mr. McGill were great friends and in 1903 and 1904 when Mr. James was mayor, he wrote to J. McGill ask- ing him for some advice in re- gards to the proposed town build- ings. Mr, McGill wrote back stat- ing that he had given up the ar- chitectural business but enclosed about $700.00 to pay for the en- gaging of a proper architect. which the town did "Mr. McGill," said Mr. James, "used to visit here quiie frequently and he always used to drop into my office at 'The Statesman' The two of us kept up regular correspondence and on one of his trips he pre- sented me® with a large picture of himself and which now hangs somewhere in the town buildings. At one time he presented the town with another cheque for $100.00 to provide equipment for the pub- lic school playgrounds. Trouble Started "In his will, as we all know, .he remembered Bowmanville, After his death and the will had been made known, the trouble started. The first expenses of the case amounted to about $1,250.00, and the 'money was received from the estate to pay this money. This was the legacy the town has ever received. I was 3lways on the best of terms with the MeGills, and I am certainly glad that it came to an end dur- ing my lifetime. "After the death of Mr. McGill, Mrs. McGill came to me for an interview. She wanted to the same thing as her husband, and leave part of her estate to Bow- manvillé but she did not want the town to go through the same trouble as they were having in re- ceiving her husband's property. Mrs, McGill, however, passed away before this was brought to a head and a large amount of her prop- erty was left to the church." d The Division As a result of the towns and the brothers joining forces the town will receive 50 per cent, and John 'McGill of Toronto, will re- ceive 23% per cent. Mrs. W. Cluxs ton, now living in Chicago, daugh- ter of Charles McGill, who has since died will receive a share of 17% per cent of the estate. The despateh from Washington, telling of the final decision in favor of Bowmanville, is as fol- lows: The Court Decision (By Canadian Press Leased Wire) Washington, May 21--The Ontario town of Bowmanville retains its legacy of real estate in the District of Columbia by virtue of a supreme court decision yesterday. The court refused to reconsider a decision of the lower courts against William and Henry Larkin, who sued to set aside the will of James H. McGill. The Larkins, as blood relatives of Mc- Gill, challenged the will which be- queathed the property to Bowman- ville, holding that under an act of congress of March 2, 1927, a non- resident alien was prohibited from acquiring land in the District of Col- umbia. Town Waits 20 Years Toronto, May 21--- Bowmanville has waited twenty ycars for the legacy left by a native son who had been away from the town so many ycars before he died that he is remembered only by the older citizens. The value of the property-- a seven-storey office building in Washington--will, it is expected, reach ,000. Value Doubled While the long-fought court battle has continued its costs have been paid by special permission of the court, out of receipts from the build- ing. During the litigation the value of the property is believed to have been doubled, till Bowmanville now estimates that its real estate hold- ings are easily worth $250,000. In addition earnings of the building have piled up waiting for the end of the legal fight. To Be Divided Bowmanville will not have the dis- posal of the entire bequest, however, although the will left the property outright to the town. In 1912 the town entered into an agreement with the surviving brothers of the late James McGill, by which they were to receive 41 per cent and the town 59 per cent of the proceeds of the property. Toronto Survivor Of the brothers, only John McGill of 32 St. Mary street, Toronto, now survives. His brother's share will go to a daughter, Mrs. W. Harold Clux- ton, now living in Chicago. By the agreement Mr, McGill is to receive 23V: per cent of the property aud Mrs. Cluxton 1734 per cent. _ "It is what we have been 'fight- ing for 20 years," was the exclama- tion of John McGill, now 70 years of age, when informed of the decision reached by the supreme court of the United States. "Many times before it has seemed as if we were going to get the final decision but always something has intervened." Compromise Reached Mr. McGill explained to a news- paper reporter that his brother James, who died in Washington just 21 years ago, on May 22, 1908, was a native of Bowmanville, All three brothers were born there, the sons of William McGill, a well-known general contractor of his day. In Washington James McGill engaged WHITBY MINSTRELS Auspices Orange Young Britons, No. 887, Oshawa Rotary Hall Oshawa (Centre Street, South) Tuesday - Wednesday May 21 and 22, 1929 Plan at Mitchell's Drug Store : General Admission--B80c building was the principal item. His in the profession of architecture and left an estate of which the McGill will left the income from the build- ing to his widow for life, but she did not survive him long, dying in 1910, Agreement Made The will was opposed by the bro- thers Charles and John in Canada as soon as application was made for probate, on the : ground among others that the town of Bowmanville, being an alien joanicipality, cold not hold real estate in the district of Coluny- bia. The opposition to Bowmanyille's claim to the bequest continued aintil 1913, when the town and the brothers ided to join forces, and arrived at the compromise of "dividing the be- quest, Now that the bequest is definitely settled by the United States sup- reme court, the property will be sold forthwith, according to D. L. Me- Carthy, K.C., who has represented Bowmanville in the litigation. "It must be sold under the United States law which prohibits aliens from hold- ing property in the District of Col- umbia," he explained. Mr, McCarthy explained that the action brought by the Larkins on the claim of blood relationship to the testator had been dismissed by the trial judge in the United States and EAT-- CREAM of { BARLEY 29 Es' Suis of hood Hedi had again failed on appeal to the appellate court. y John McGill of Toronto was form- erly a banker, but has been retired for several years, SEE OUR HOLIDAY SPECIALS In MEN'S WEAR Scotland Woollen Mgr., 11 Simcoe 8. 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