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THE DAILY EXAMINER,

FEBRUARY 20, 1888

Millmans Fate.

Justice will, no doubt, take its course independently of what the press of Canada or puolic opinion in Canada has said or may say about the verdict in the case of Wil- liam Millman ; and, perh aps, the press and the public would have shown just as mucli

good taste and good feeling if justice had

| tation of being « ** hustler,” been permitted to take its course unhindered

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A Great Raibway Project.

* PROPOSED NEW CANADIAN SHORT LINE TO is it less than.a quarter of a p across

THE SEA--AN OUTLET FOR THE GRAND . TRUNK TO THE ATLANTIC SEABOARD SHIPPRGAN HARBOR THREE MILES NEARER EUROPE THAN HALIFAX— IRELAND TO MONTREAL IN FIVE AND A HALF DAYS.

Mr. Burns, M. P. for Gloucester, N. B., when in Ottawa a few days ago, com-

,municated te the Empire a big railway

project, to the consummation of which he is determined fo devote all his energies. In his own locality Mr. Burns has the repu- and. by his energy and enterprise recently sueeeeded

by the distractions of suggestion and advice, | !® building a line of railway, the Caraquet

direct and indirect, which freely offered. The recommendation to}

Mercy cante:--+/— -* wusuyu a tne verdict amounts to |

have been so

nothing. Therefore, it is not necessary to |

| question the motives of the jury who made it. We assume

that in such an important case they in-

must, of course,

voked the *‘ quality of mercy” on the strength of reasons which they deemed to be good and sufficient ; it is not possible that they would, without strong reasons, have given the press and public a cause for questioning their consistency and good sense. However this may be, Millman cannot escape the punishment due to the crime of murder, unless it shall that he is

not the guilty man.

appear

as he declares himself to be

He must either be

hanged or suffer the more protracted, but not less truly terrible, punishinent of im prisonment for life. Cut off from society.

eut off from hepe im the world, chin

;

and fed like a dog, solitary and dispairing in the deepest dungeon of a penitentiary

can a worse fate for any man be imagined / As to the hanging, the pain of it will the shame of it will re- main upon the innocent heads of Millman’s

over in an instant

family, and to some extent upon this Pro- Millman, if he follow the

gvod advice of the Chief Justice, if he em-

vince at large.

ploy his Lime to the salvation of his soul, will whether better off after the hanging than he could

innocent or guilty, be infinitely

hepe to be if his sentence should be com-

muted to imprisonment for life. The hang-

ing will, no doubt, meet our ideas of jus-

tice. But suppose the man hung should be

innocent! Whose, then, will be the re- morse ‘

This community would, probadly, on the whole, be better pleased if the hanging

were avoided. To know thata man is being hanged will afford pleasure, on the 10th of April next, to but few persons, and those of the baser kind; and the scene will not be one to look back upon with delight after it is finished. Nevertheless, if Justice, by her Minister, demands it, it must be done. We can neither promote nor pre- vent the cause of Justice talking about the

matter. —— > <2 o ED oe —A Fredericton dispatch says that the supreme ceurt of New Brunswick has rendered judgwen! inthe case of John V. Ellis M. P. of the St John Globe, charged with libeliiug Jadge Tuck at the time he issued the order prohibiting county court Judge Steadman from recounting the ballots in the Queens county election. The unani- mous decision of the court is that a rule absolute for aitachment for contempt de issue, and Mr. Ellis will be brought before the court to show cause why he should not be fined or imprisoned for the offence, as the discretion of the court may direct.

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—Dean Carmichael, of Moutreal, in the course of asermon on the liquor traffic, said :—

** Now this question how to legislate in con- nection with the abuse of intoxicating drinks is @ large open question, that public opinion of the voice of united consciences is bringing tast to the front of public consideration. Every year makes it more and more a national question, and the time, I feel, is approaching, and that with no laggard foot, when minis- tries will be wrecked and created under the irresistible influence of what in time will prove the greatest moral question that has ever engrossed the minds and energies of our Canadian legislators.”

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~The Montreal Star: The alliance between Henry George and Dr. McGlynn appears to be disolved. George favors the renomination of President,Cleveland. Dr. McGlynn, more ambitious, desires to form the auti-poverty men into a separate political party, having a presidential can- didate of its own. The breach between the two agitators is already wide, and is likely as time progressesto grow wider. We would not be at all surprised to see these two men, who were but the other day working so cordially together to recommend their brand new plan for the regeneration of the world to the people of America, op- posing each other with might and main throughout the coming presidential campaign.

To illustrate the alleged sleepiness of a vertain college town the following story is told: A certain professor, who made the unusual complaint of insomnia, was advised to consult a New York physician. —He did so, and the latter, after a most thorough examination of heart, lungs and all the vital organs, pronounced the professor ab- solutely sound. ‘I am ata loss,”’ the doe- tor said, ‘‘to account for it. You seem perfectly well. Perhaps something is prey- ing upon your mind.” ‘Oh, no,” said the professer, ‘‘nothing at all.” ** Perhaps you have some business cares?” **No; nothing of that sort.” ‘*And yet you say that you get no sleép at night ?” ** Oh, no; I never said that. I’m all right at night; but it’s insomnia in the daytime that bothers me!”

Cceik ali asian

The annual meeting of the Grand Coun-

cil of the Ontario Royal Templars of Tem- perance, commenced at Toronto, on the 14th, The report of the secretary showed

lconneet the east and the west.

| road, through Gloucester county, which not jonly opens up a valuable section of the | it >

»sOlnt rw Vrav& weeds ° wn waa may ve considered the

first link of another great railway route to

‘The Cara-

quet road runs from Bathurst station on

the Intercolonial railway to Shippegan, a

fine harbor in Northern New Brunswick. THE PROPOSED NEW ROUTE,

Mr. Burns’ proposed pew route would embrace this line, which is fifty miles in length —a new section from Bathurst toe Ed- mundston—the present terminus of the New Brunswick railway, with which road connection was made a week or two ago by the Temiscouta railway, raning from Riviere du Loup to Edmundsten by an air lne to Chaudiere Junction, near Quebec, the Grand Trunk’s present junctiou with the Intercolonial system. The construction of this system would enable western traflic to reach the seaboard ata point nearer to Europe than from Halifax by 300 miles. Cie distance from Montreal to Shippegan by the proposed new route is 450 miles, as “eupared with 720 miles irom Montreal to

a | Halifax by the short line now under con-

struction through Maine or any other short line that could be constructed.

SHIPPEGAN'S ADVANTAGES, ‘*The. great advantage Shippegan has over either Halifax or St. John,” said Mr. surns, *‘is that it is only about 240 miles from Newfoundland. by the construction of an air line from Montreal to Shippegan —Sanford Fleming’s project (of 1865) for making Shippegan the terminus for Atlan- tic mail steamers—carrying mails, passen- gers and eypress freight —could be carried on more acvantageously than he pointed out at time. Mr, Fleming’s plan was to build a line of ‘railway from the Intercolonial uear Bathurst to Shippegan harbor, to have a line of steamers running from Shippegan to St. George’s Bay, Newfoundland, a dis- tance of about 240 miles more, and a line of fast steamers running to a point on the west coast of Ireland, a further distance of 1,700 miles. Part of Mr. Fleming's project has been carried out already by the con- struction of the Caraquet railway and, no doubt, the imcreasing necessities for the qui k transit of mails, passengers and ex- press freight will in a short time demand the carrying out of the whole of his scheme, which would mean the reduction of time between Europe and Montreal to a tnini- mum, With lines of fast steamers running in connection with the railway the journey frum Ireland te Montreal could be made in 54 days, allowing ample time for transfer- tmg from steamer to rail, and rail to ateamer.

THE OSKAN MAIL TERMINUS.

**As compared with Rimouski—the pre- sent summer terminus for the mail steam- ers—Shippegan would have a decided ad- Vantage in being many miles nearer to Europe, aud give a very much quicker mail service to points in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P. E. Island. The dis- tance from Shippegan to St. John is only 273 miles, tu. Halifax, 372 miles, while these points are distant from Rimouski 397 and 496 miles respectively—besides the fact of its closer proximity to Europe. In the like manner from Shippegan to Summerside via Tignish, the northern terminus of the P. E. I. Railway, the dis- tance is only 110 miles, while from Rim nuski to Summerside via Moncton and Point du Chene, the distance is 370 miles. In regard to the fish trade with Europe, it may be mentioned that the distance from Shippegan to the Magdalen Islands is 120 miles, and about the same to Anticosti.’ OPENING UP NEW BRUNSWICK.

*‘Apart from the other advantages, a railway across the province of New. Bruns- wick from Gloucester Junction to Edmund- stun, would open up what is beyond all question the best section of the province that now remains undeveloped, both as re- gards its agricultural capabilities and its supply of timber. This section of New Brunswick, comprising Gloucester, Resti- gouche, Victoria snd Madawaska, contains really about all the best lumber lands of the province. From Edmundston to Chau- diere, and from Chaudiere to Montreal, along the south shore of the St. Lawrence, the country is thickly populated and con- tains many flourishing industries, in which respect, it is needless to say, the whole route contrasts favorably with the short line to Montreal via Mattawamkeag. While the Caraquet railway already occu- pies the position of a self-sustaining local line, doing a large amount of freight and passenger traflic, and destined to develop largely the natural resources of Gloucester county, it will readily be’ seen that the cul- mination of the scheme would make it one of the most valuable and important railwa sections in America. The Temiscouta rail- way, previously referred to, Mr. Burns thinks would form a very important feature in the new short line of the project, inas- much as all the traffic from Quebec and along the north shore of the St. Lawrence, below Quebec, would come over that road to Shippegan. In a word, both Quebec and Montreal would be immensely bene- fitted by the construction of .a line from Gloucester Junction to Edmunston, and tne value and importance of the Riviere du Loup line would be greatly enhanced, both as to this direct trade and as to the traffic of the St. John river. SURVEYING THE TERMINUS,

A survey of Shippegan harbor was made last summer by Mr. Mann, C. E., and the results have surpassed the highest hopes. Mr. Burns says it is one of the best and must capacious harbors in Norih America, in fact, he does not believe its superior can be found anywhere. At the present wharf termiaus of the Caraquet road, ships draw-

a total membership of 6,439, a net gain of 125 during the year. Pinancial'y the yea

hb ee oe 6 Py es ry

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ing 21 fee of water can lie at: the lowest spring tides. In the inner harbor 27 feet ot watercan almost unijorm’y be found, a 4 ls | ~ ‘—

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‘States and Canada, will foot up in round

and for some distance up is y uniform, averaging fully half a mile ; ;at no point

the way down to the Gulf out. THE GRAND TRUNK’S OppruNITY- Mr. Burns thinks that in tb the Grand Trunk railway company willave to Sees an outlet to the Atlantic seabed in Can® dian territory, and this scime, im 18 opinion, should commend itif to that company. While in England } is going & call the attention of capitalist to the aid- vantages it affords over exisng Toutes, and hopes before many years are ovet to see the line an accomplished fact. r. Burns sailed for the mother evuntry & the beginning of last week, but expects to Te- turn to Ottawa the second week in March to attend to his sessional duties.

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Hiome Training.

Tue Guardian speaks to the point when, in commenting upon the Tuplin-Millman tragedy, it says ;

** We believe the truth lies in the fact that family religion is losing ite hold upon us. In the city and country this is apparent. Meet- ings have increased to such an extent that the habit has grown upon us—the habit of talking to others instead of dealing with ourselves ; of meeting with other people’s children in some room of the church and speaking to them, instead of gathering our own, as the shadows of evening fall around, and pointing them to God. Men seemingly want to make their religion public. They will pray in a meeting when they will not pray in their closets. We want the old life back again, when parents and children gathered around the altar and offered up the morning and evening sacrifice. No church, no Sabbath school can take the place of family religion, Give us that, and with all the means at our disposal our social life will improve.

**Oue reason why neglect in proper train- ing isso widespread, is that there is woeful ignorance of what we understand as child-life. In many a home the children are like so many dolls. We do not mean in the matter of dress, but the manner in which they are treated by their parents. The scen2s of the nursery are repeated on a larger sele and under ditferent circumstances. ‘The chilc: ea speak and amuse by their many winning ways, and they are dressed or caressed and dealt with without any thought of the future. Jf men and women cannot or will not see taat the child is a growing quan- tity ; that the girl will one day be a woman ; that the boy wiil one day be a man; that we cannot set bounds and say this isthe line beyond which they will never pars. We then may expect a line of conduct such as the pre- sent. But why will we notteach children wat is good as early as they are taught what is bad? Why not begin to train their better nature as early as we begin to train the inte)- lect? Why not continue that instraction with the same perseverance, the same system, as we do the mind? ‘The reason, in our esti- mation, is just this: Very few see the future in such a light as to cause them to deal with the child, to do soat once, and continue to do so, so long as it is within their power. We would insist on this. Never, until a parent grasps the idea of what child means, will he rise to the occasion and do his duty to his child, his country, and his God. Anyone who takes an interert in life around him, will own that there is neglect amounting to criminality on this sv bject.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR. New London Packet Service. Srr,~—As the time of the year is coming

when the government will be considering

the appropriations for the public services, a

few words about the New London packet

service are in order.

Time was when a packet plying between New London and Charlottetown was an ac- commodation to our people ; but it is no longer so. Our fishermen ship their fish by rail now, as they can reach the market so much quicker, and also more cheaply than they can by sending them to Char- lottetown in a schooner to be re-shipped. Our merchants get their goods by rail and consequently they do not patronize the packet to any extent either. The way the service has been performed the last few years nobody receives any benefit from it except the r:an who draws the Government subsidy.

The fact is, the Government have been paying a large subsidy to a man who sails his schooner between the ports of New London, Sidney, Bathurst, Miramichi, Pictou, Canso, &e., calling sometimes at Charlottetown, where he has no agent that ve know of with whom we might leave goods for shipment. Last fall when our farmers wanted to ship peoduce to Char- lottetown, our subsidized packet was carry- ing oats or potatoes to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Now, as the public purse is not in a very plethoric condition; would it not be well for the government, before making. any appropriation for the New London packet service in future, to enquire and find out how much freight has been carried over the route the last two years; and also if regular trips have been made. If they do this, they will probably come to the conclusion that the accommodation afforded the people of this locality does not justify so large an expenditure of the people’s money. 1 think if the matter is investigated properly it will be found that a Charlottetown truckman would perform the service more aatisfactorily for about one-fourth of the money.

TAXPAYER. New London, Feb. 16, 1888. LLCO SS CE ee

Fire Losses.

The fire less for 1887, in the United

numbers 120 millions of dollars, as against 116 millions in 1886.

The Fire Commissioners of New York report that the fire losses of last year were $5,572,545, of which $1,400,683 was on buildings, and $4,171,862 on contents. The average of loss per fire was only $1,773. Seven persons were convicted of arson and were punished therefor.

E. M. Shaw, Chief of the London Fire Brigade, in his report, states that during the year 1887 there were 3,059 alarms. Of these 528 were false, 168 were chimney alarms, and 2,363 were for fires, 172 of which resulted in serious damage, There was an increase ef 214 alarms over the year 1886, and compared with an average of ten yesrs past, an increase of 408. Tho lives of 195 persons were endangered during the your end 143° were saved, while 55 were lost. Of the 5d lost, 28 were taken out

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LANDS IN CHARLOTTETOWN.

ant snstructed by the Honorable Judge Peters

4 to sell at Public Auction, on the premises,

On Monday, the 26th day of

March nexi, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK, NOON,

That Valuable Property Iving between the Mal-

peque Road and U pper Queen Street. The Property has been laid off in fourteen

Building Lots, some: spentings Sasen, Sees oad, 6 balance

and others on the Malpeque fronting on a new street to be opened between Queen Street and the Malpeque Koad. A plan of the provosed Building Lots can be seen at the office of | ‘ers & Peters, Solicitors. Conditions of sale \..l1 be made known on day

of sale. G. M. HARRIS, Auctioneer. Peters & Prrers, Solicitors. Ch’'town, Feb, 20, 1888—eod & wky

AUCTION SALE.

Japanese Goods

BY AUCTION, on THURSDAY, February 23d, at. 2 30 o’zlock, at Roos, 1! Queen street:

2 Cases JAPANESE GOODS, in Porcelain Latquered. &c., part of former invoice received since our last sale of these goods.

A. McN#ILL, feb29 Aucucueer,

NOTICE,

have leased the well-known Premises, known as FRASER’S CORNER, and

opened a large and va: ied assurtment of

BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will be sold Cheap.

Please call, examine quality, and see the prices.

JAMES B. HALL, Corner Richmond and Queen Streets. Ch’town, Feb. 20, 1888—-Im

, 5 . . ing : . King’s Cousty Liberal-Couservative Association A MEETING of oe ore Jae will be TUESDAY. the th insta. ? im, A good attendance is TORE Te SHAW,

Secretary. New Perth, Feb. 20, 1888—1i wky

Auction Sale of Fancy Goods.

BY AUCTION, at the NEW VARIETY , SORE, Grafton Street, TO-NIGHT at 7.30 o’c

A GENERAL LOT FANCY GOODS,

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Vases, Dolls, Stationery, Toys, &c.

The above sale will be continued every night till the whole stock is disposed of.

G. M. HARRIS,

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California, British Columbia, and ta all Points West, South-west and North-west, Also—Cook’s Excursion Tickets

OFFICE,-QUEEN STREET, next door to Telegraph Office (up stairs )

WM. A. FAUGHT, Ch’tewn, Feb. 17, 1888 —wky Agent.

SOLE LEATHER.

IN STOCK: 200 Sides HEAVY No. 1. aU 75 Sides LIGHT No. i, 530 =“ GOOD No. 3, W holesale at speciai prices. FENTON T. NEWBERY.

FLOUR.

IN STORE: HQ) Barrels “Kent,” ** Jewel,” ‘* Diemond,’ ‘Queen City,” “Gola Medal,” and other

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Oa to the scarcity and high price of JF COAL, Lhave mace arrangements to supply

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MAIL CONTRACT.

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ENDERS addressod to the Postmaster-G T will be received at Ottawa anti] ao FRIDAY, 2nd Marci; next, for the conveyance of Her Majesty’s mails on proposed contracts for four years from Ist April hext, over each of the following routes, viz.:—

Albany and Tryon via North Tryon. Bonshaw and Nine Mile Geck. Bedeque and Chariottetown.

Hazel Green and fF eake Station. Peake Station and Railway Station.

Printed notices containing full information as to conditions of proposed contracts may be seen, and blank forms of ‘tender may be obtained, at the Post Offices at which the services commence and terminate, or at the oftice of the subscriber,

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