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Sule 'Advertising, subscriptions and news will be received at the Whitby Office, hi . "nest the post office.~Telephone 434, .. ies Driver of Trucks Exonerated | From Blame in Connection With Fatal | Accident Inquest Held in Whitby Town Hall Last Night Re- sults in Verdict That He Did Best to Avoid Cof- lision JURY FINDS CAR WAS ON WRONG SIDE vidence Tells of Manner in "Which Car Ran Into Truck Near Whitby in Early Hours of Last Sun- day Morning ; (By Staff Keporter) Whitby, June 14,--That Omar Brown, 22-year-old Oshawa man, and son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Brown, 76 King street east, came to his death on the Kingston hign- way shortly before five o'clock, last Sunday morning, when his car collided with a truck ownea by H, W. Clements of Toronto, while traveling on the north side of the road was the verdict brought by a jury under Coroner Dr. C. I. MeGillivray at an inquest held in the town hall last night. The jury attached no blame to Homer Noble, of Toronto, the driver of the truck, finding that he had done every- thing possible in order to avoid a collision. Nine witnesses were heard and the inquest, which had been adjourned from Sunday morn- ing when the jury had viewed the remains, lasted from 7.30 to 8.30 to Omar Brown o'clock. The jury then retired and brought in its verdict within thirty minutes. Chiet H. Gunson who was the first witness to be' called, gaye no evidence as he pointed out that the body had been removed and the cars taken away When he ar- rived at the scene of the accideut. : Heard Crash A. MacDonald, of Audley, -who is, employed on a farm near here, testiffed that he had heard but not seen the accident. He was walking west on Dundas street, and saw a car pass, traveling east on @ the wrong side of the road..He did not notice how many were in the' car, but a few seconds later he heard a loud crash and turning about saw that the car had collided with a large truck. MacDonald told the jury that when he arrived at the scene of he collision, a man whom he took to be the driver of the truck, stated that there had been a man killed. The witness had not viewed the body and could tell It- tle about the positions of the truck and the car, although he said that the car seemed to be facing north while the truck was pointing south west with the rear portiom hang- ing over tire ditch on the north side of the road. On North Side David Green, who resides on the south side of Dundas street, direct- ly oposite the scene of the crash, told the jury that he was getting dressed when he heard a loud noise on the highway outside his home. Surmising that an accident occur- red, he hurried outside and saw that a large truck and a coupe had come together in collision. The door of the coupe on the left side, Know the convenience of a strap watch Aside from its timekeeping usefulness a strap watch permits of many conven- iences ... Easy toftell time --quickly. No the unbuttoning, fuss or bother. . . . Really of watch every man should own. Our Gruens, famed for accuracy and smart style, areparticularly interesting. See them today." THE LEADING JEWELLERS : FELT BROS. 12 Simcoe St. South 72 Smart FROCKS Go on Sale Tomorrow Morning for $1.69 each ANOTHER BIG FEATURE FOR THE MID-SUMMER SALE Dresses made of Broadcloths and Prints--Prettily pat- terned. Tailored styles, organdie trimmings and plain, suitable for the summer cottage, picnic or house. sizes up to 44 SPECIAL $1.69 Each W. A. DEWLAND LIMITED 20 SMC Sum All THE OSHAWA DAILY, TIMES, FRIDAY, JUNE 14, eccomanoassameoscorosest 1) PAVE HIGHWAY by Daily Times | " he said, was lying on the lawn of his home, while the body of a man was stretched along the left side of the coupe. Both truck and car were badly damaged and he had surmised from skid marks on the road that the collision had occur- red on the north side of the pave- ment. That Brown had suffered a sev- ere head injury, sufficient to cause instant death - was the evidence given by Dr. R. ¥'. McLaren, who had been called to the scene of the accident immediately after it oc- curred. Dr. MacLaren told the jury that he found the young man dead upon his arrival. The evidence of Frank Green, who had accompanied his brother, David, to the accident, varied in no particular to that given by his bro- ther. Damage Described Description of the damage which had been done to both the truck and coupe was given by Charles Martin, night mechanic at the Las- idson Motor Co. Martin had been called out to take charge of tne damaged machines and upon exam- ination he had concluded that the point of impact was on the leit hand side of both the car and the truck. Judging from the damagy, he concluded that the coupe must have been traveling at a fair rate of speed. He had also seen the body of the deceased and agreed with other witnesses in stating that it was lying on the pavemean., «0 the left of the coupe, Went For Assistance H. W. Clements, of 125 Rose Ave., Toronto, was asleep in the cab of the truck when the accident had occurred. He and his compan- ion, Homer Noble, were returning from Montreal to Toronto. Clem- ents stated that he had driven from Cobourg to Whitby and that they had stopped the truck at Davidson's garage in order to get water. After leaving the garage he gave ue wheel to Noble and had just dtup- ped off into a doze when he was awakened by a terrific crash. The truck, he said, seemed to be in the ditch and he was unable to move as his leg was pinnew fn the cab. He was given assistance by Noble and both men then rushed for- ward to find that the driver of the other car was lying prostrate on the pavement. Clements stated that he attemped to' find a tele- phone in order to call a doctor and a policeman and that he had been assisted in his predicament by Dav- id Green, who offered to go for the police and a doctor. "You acted in a commendable manner," commented Crown Attor- ney McGibbon, who was assisting in the inquest. Truck Driver Homer Noble, who was in charge of the truck when the accident oc- curred, told the court that when he first took notice of the coupe, it was aproaching on the centre of the road, about 200 yards distant. He stated that he hugged the in- side of the road and even crowd- ed over to the shoulder on tne north side. He expected the coupe to swerve over to its right side, but instead it came straight ahead. Noble said he attempted to take the ditch but before he could do 80, both vehicles came together im head-on collision. In answer ,to an inquiry from Albert W. Jackson, foreman of the jury, as to his vision from the windshield of the truck. The wit- ness stated that it was good and that it was not obstructed by a piece of cardboard which had been inserted in the lower part of the windshield frame. Traffic Officer's Story An accurate description of the position of the car and the truck was given by Highway Traffic Offi- cer S. A. Hilliard, who was among the first to arrive at the accident. Constable Hilliard stated that ne had examined the body of Brown and concluded that he was dead as he could find no pulse. He judged that the point of impact on the coupe was at the left side and to the front. Questioned by Mr. Jackson whe- ther the truck and car could have been in the same position if tue truck was traveling on the wrong side of the road, Constable Hilliard stated that their relation to each other would have been similar, but marks on the pavement showed that the truck was traveling on its right side. 'In charging the jury, Coroner Dr. McGillivray commented upon the fact, that while viewing the scene of the accident last Sunday morning, the members of the jury and other citizens had been imperil- led by a madcap motorist who rac- ed through the crowd at 60 miles an hour. "This is the age we are living in," he commented. The coroner explained that the jury had been called Sunday morn- ing so that the body might be re- leased for burial at the earliest moment, Members of the jury included Albert W, . Jackson, foreman; Messrs. R. J. Underwood, A. M. Ross, Clifford Trueman, George Andérson, Louis Northam, James Scott and John Scott. Miss Mary Brawley acted as stenographer, FIRE COMPANY DRILL (By Staff Reporter) Whiby, June 14.--The fire com- pany held fire drill at the harbor last night. Two or three bear- ings were burned out in the big motor pump a few days ago and the practice was held in order to determine - whether the big ma- chine had been placed in order again. Chief Wm, Smith was well satisfied with the practice, as ev- erything was found in good condl- tion, y FROM PORT PERRY 0 MANCHESTER Council Passes Resolution L : tol DEPARTMENT TO HELP Will Take Charge of Con- struction and Financing of Project (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, June 14.--Construction of a paved highway connecting the town of Port Perry with the Whitby-Lindsay highway at Man- chester has been authorized by the county council now in its June ses- ston at the court house, This ac tion on the part of the council came as a result of a request made by a deputation from Port Perry and agitation led by Reeve Somer- ville, Port Pery's representative in the county council. The vote was 22 to 1 in favor of the measure. The fact that Port Perry was isolated from. communication with the Whitby-Lindsay highway for a period of four weeks this spring on account of the condition of the connecting link from Manchester payed an important part in the decision of the county council. Members of the coungil were also agreed that the maintenance of this gravel road cost a large sum annually and that a permanent thoroughfare could not be assured until the road was paved. R. C. Muir, Deputy Minister of Highways, has given assurance to the county council that the depart- ment will look after the construc- tion and financing of the project, deferring the payment of interest for one year. The county council will of course have to bear 50 per cent. of the expenditure. Word of this decision on the part of the county council was re- ceived with delight in Port Perry, for it is thought that the construc- tion of the highway will add to the town's importance as a retail distributing centre and residential community. RAIN BENEFICIAL (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, June 14, -- A heavy shower of rain visited Whitby and surrounding district this morning and was welcomed by farmers and gardeners. The rain should prove beneficial to root and field crops, while garden vegetables will of course be greatly benefitted. The hay crops should also be helped, APPRECIATION OF HARBOR VOTE IS EXPRESSED Chamber of Commerce Asks That Work Be Started at Once A resolution expressing appre- ciation to the Dominion govern- ment for the appropriation of $50,- 000 made towards the completion of the Oshawa Harbor, and urg- ing the government to proceed with the work immediately, was unanimously endorsed by the members of the Chamber of Com- merce in an open meeting in the city council chambers last night. The resolution, which was moved by G. D. Conant and seconded by E. C. Hodgins, was: "Whereas, it is understood that an appropriation of $50,000 has been approved by the Dominion Government towards the comple- tion of the Oshawa harbor: "Therefore be it resolved . that we, the members of the Chamber of Commerce, and citizens of Osha- wa, at this public meeting desire to convey our appreciation to the Dominion Government and partic- ularly to the minister of Public Works, Hon. J, C. Elliott, for the action referred to above, with the hope that the necessary improve- ments to the Oshawa harbor be proceeded with without delay." SIXTH STRAIGHT VICTORY SCORED BY WELSH ELEVEN Calgary, Alta, June 14.--Pro- viding ab rilliant exhibition of soce cer as it is played in the Old Coun- try, the touring Welsh eleven ad- ministered an overwhelming 10-1 setback to the Calgary all-stars ut Hillhurst Park Wednesday. ~ The Welshmen amazed he 4,000 spéctators 'by their splendid per forming as they dominated the play from start to finish and it was not until the dying minutes. that Blair scored a sensaional goal to save Calgary from a shut-out. Favored with ideal weather, tue Welshmen were at their best in dis- playing suc ha bewildering brand of soccer that they had their op- ponents helpless most of the time. Their passing was accurate, while they displayed a world of speed in their attacking movements. The Calgarians were not only outclass- ed, but also outlucked, as Patter- son, in .attempting a clearance, shot the ball into his own goal, Thousands Now Eat by Vote of 22 | oT, Bl 1 Should Be Passed Tomorrow Saturday, June 15 for $520,000 Because ((a) Reduction in rates can only, be made if systems are purchase: . by the City. Y, be made if systems are purchased (b) The City, can only purchase both systems together. - (Ce) Surpluses earned by electrical distribution system more than justify the purchase price. Eminent engineers recommend the purchase of the Gas Plant at the price fixed. ((d) The purchase will add nothing to city taxation. Debentures not to be sold. They, will be held by the Ontario ising 2. Bylaw to Secure a Supply of Electric Power from the Electric Power Commission of Ontario. (a) There is no other economical source of supply available af the present time. (b) The Hydro Electric Power. Commission will provide any addi- tional requirements. ] (c) The Hydro Electric Power Commission is required by statute to furnish wholesale power to municipalities at cost. ~-- 3. Bylaw to Elect a Public Utilities Commission of Five, including the Mayor, to Manage and Control all Public Utilities in the City. The management of all public utilities by one Commission is the most economical. 4. Bylaw to Authorize the City Council to borrow not more than $30,000 on Debentures to. acquire Industrial Sites as may be Considered Advisable. Because (a) A number of cities have experienced rapid industrial growth re- sulting from control of industrial areas. (b) The acquisition of industrial sites will mean minimum expendi- ture by the city for facilities required by manufacturers. Ce) The Industrial Sites Act permits the acquisition, by, expropria- tion or otherwise, of industrial sites. ((d), If Oshawa is to grow industrially, industrial areas must be provided and conserved. t (Ce), Lands acquired under this by-law can only be sold or leased at a fair price approved by, the Coynty, Judge. , . | Carry All The Bylaws and Vote for a REATER OSHAWA This is the last of a daily series of advertisements. INSERTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSHAWA, Oshawa Expects Every Man to Do His Duty 1. Bylaw to Purchase the Electrical Distribution and Gas Systems 4