,t l \i" r instilling __..-______ __W._-,___..__.;-,____,_,_ .__Yv___ ,___ ;_ ____ ___Y.._? ...wi , the tragic event, the part taken by the deceased and her husband in the great war, the family connections of both, and the varied and indirect nature of the evidence upon which conviction was asked for, the ti'ial was watched with the keenest of interest, not only by the people of our own province but also by those of outside communities. ""“'"' 9"" °""'“"“‘"*¢ “""*`S ‘"> The life ofa young woman, in-what should have been the happiest period of her existence was cut om In uilvuuce. u Cuando. und $4.60 tor IJ. B. | ______n _______ is A. A. nnnlfit. i|'n-st-li--t. .|. u. lim-m~ii. lciilior ami |'am|,.i.¢f lioinlnlon are being called upon D. li. Currie. Anmwhtle ltidllor , to ` Ellis, charged with the murder of his wife, walked ,,,,_ from the prisoner’s dock into freedom, an innocent _tum Eastern ¢n,,_,,i,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,, Illilfl. _ homc m`arliet capable of consum- Bccause of the circumstances connected with *"1* port. Past experience has ile- ' 24, .iiiunslrated the inestiinable value of the home markets to all on- '_;;i'_;;:;",;.1_. . ._._‘_.. __-;:_'_;.__; ;;"_.::'_.. gugcd ln. “gl-munurul pursu|,s_ The NUT (il'||»'|`\'- ilollllt' silent in tlanaiilan stores for home iniide goods ini-ons a dollar _ _ 1l0l>0==‘itt-d for reinvestment ln thc With these words, pronounced by an intelligent l"°"“°‘“ °‘ the fmt- “ed \'L‘¢°m¢S Jury, after a long and searching enquiry, Corbett fs, ’“°"°" °“°‘ “”°“ "“’ “’““’" ‘° cimiuirir coulinii . ‘ King amendment ~ 4- t __ ~. ~ -, "°`°` n ""1 °|°°"°“ "°ii*"°""d 34- ‘"1 '|19 throne, it would he interpreted' as annum. lin 1916 this Will 181193 xiun woo ref nn ioeim-mn in -ovssxi A -.M,,de_m_C,,,mda.. campaign budset.2ll, and than ss Mr.-Lewis chugfm for ma, ,to asa,” mu In to “sm Next ye” H was mind l’l““5“’lY 9'"55"°.l5» “tl” m“1°\'"Y llne.wlth the Government so he fe" even l°“'°" ‘hun ‘l'|“"l" °“ei choose the next best course, which ws” ‘°_ ""°'". _ _ ' was to remain as a thorn in the side of his successful rival, udvo- our sy. ein _ annul" ao” M” M°”._ mlpmgcm mc" "ro “ol curmedl calling-poiiclt‘s`in conflict with that of other countries, and 'oar contrl- “ny "|30," ‘pu °p|”||m| away by sophlstrlcs of this kind. of ms ,,,m|,,,, ` surely a big gum ° Th” k"‘”” 'lm' lm' s"°"g"h °-f to Liberalism! The motion made on, and tariners throughout thei give it their enthusiastic sup- the act or by Urn after many dnys. During war period and up lo the pro eighty per cent of the pro- HOUSE- T0 refer V0 ll Ulflloflli' °f add the three overseas members, , "”V¢'" ln B "/me “Wil “ mutt" 0! Periey, Ames and Kemp to»thls you minor importance tulion in ii half have 37 as the 'nomimi pany °mD¢Y h°“50» 19 0"lY 9 P199” °f strength, and united at that, not |“K¢""l@m“|“ which W°“l‘| Wt l"`°' changeable and unwieldy factions duce coiivlctloxi, even to the rabid Buch M gmm, HH, 0m,,,Sm,,n b,._,,_ _o.f_p.ay_ ini-_isip¢-;a..- »s_ti~,»-A ¢psiiy,_1m-was-»i»ilni-raruan or stock raiser and the tiller of Dm-| l‘i 113V" “"9"” ill" °"°"“ W" ws' - - ' I ll I cl n it ii \ i. .for ,ha returni-il soiillois thin the I mn .,_,m,,,m,i_S of ii i sail l i ring E, ‘ lim Obommt [U L I t Yet while the rio .\nte\ Spring' 15 “ ““"C@“flll m my foimlng the nucl.us of ii i»‘arniei"s _ _ - prosen . . . iz v' :,_; » -» ad , (2 it Ilan (‘ovr~r|iineiit his done. ._ ._ _ , with ' I M 1n.\lii\;- y` H ii( lilo ~i ci-llli~ mtl ilu. 'i‘or- Himr Diiuuml l_n.Mwr§'~d~nd ilii-so im’ lemon' Hwy mv” 'mm S" on lieu ilmvlho bf' lruiiiiltet: , s v n NNW- tl" -"tl - -- _ ,||,-mlm-5 he ||nsi.ruploiis -\R - ri-pi-atiul that further eiiuiiieratloii mm. ,,,,_,,`, fl' 'ming th" ‘IVY Ruin. 1 what extent has the Liberal "nm Sly. jillns iw vuhiu In uliilliipilizivi- l>roY4»ii to be in all lll1\¥ll‘l'~‘* ls ilnlleirwirttlry- Till! l‘\*l"’l'l*i Of. frliitnililliliiii you S' ` _ - - - » = ` '- » ._ _ . . . . “ _ - - i ."'i s 'rnrnl -`|F. » . oliposltlon proilti-d by tliosi- ilefi-ir-,""‘l "SKS ‘hmm wh" "mmm (Adil |iiolitli..\l, what gil-\r~l_l\t@;iroommmoeaitao'ocwit-»»@~/f»~fe»~-» `©@@©©@ _l case has passed into history. We have no adverse criticism to offer. The officers of the law have not ly failed in their duty. The Jury have given their close in As time and attention and with a clear conscience have “"9 performed their duty to themselves and the country. fy' In our opinion they could not upon the evidence be- ,nuns 0, every warmer ,md dn tio or attending agrlctiltural pi-rsults practically every part of Can- an indication of the prosperi ©©<:> a ole) the testimony of financial con- ns is produced. Before the a great bulk oi'.mortgages, nad 4;#-* `.. ' ~‘ ~ \ 9 T' 17 '"t`\ fore them, have returned any other verdict. We congratulate the counsel for the defence upon their able hanilliiig of a remarkably difficult case, and the prisoner upon his acquittal, and trust that the lessons taught by the experiences through which he has passed. will inspire him with a determination to outlive and emerge from the atmosphere of odium into which this unfortunate occurrence has placed him. _ ii.____;_. _\ (`.\l{ I"l'IlfRY l¥I'.\'GLE. province on the 29th of July. It will be our grandest ci-lption, were on record ln all cl- lloi as against the farming popu- lation, who ut lliat tliile were the prliiclpal borrowing class. Today the situation is entirely i'>versed_ liank llc-posits ln ‘ill the leading ci-titres have ilopblvd and in many di-posit.; are lo the largest extent ` heavily subscribed i'or_by farmers who are today amongst the big in- advei'tisin_e' opportunity for many years. It is of su- _preine importance that our Island should be seen ati its best, that not only our natural beauties, and our; I, productive fields but our'transportation facilitiesl Q _ and all that we have in the nature of public utilitiesf 7 \ l ,i A lil.” 4, ie fl. l 7 fl /.li i ,i. 1 :~ ~ lit. l.' _mf tl.. lui- tr-Q' -i i. 9 matter can be postponed to a later date. Y ._ ~ _ " ly, that it is a matter of the greatest importance not ' officials of the Railway Departments having' this in Should bc cxhibiteil for inspection. ° It is of especial moment to us, to the Dominion at large, tliatoiii' means of ing'i°ess and egress from and to the mainland should not swamp us into hu- miliation. And we must protest as vigorously ue know how airaiiist the proposal to take oil the Cai' Ferry from the rout; when the Imperial Press dele- gates are visiting us. ' Of all times oi' s_easons this is the one which should not be chosen to take the Prince Edward off the route for repairs. She is to be substituted by the Scotia, it boat without the necessary accommoda- dations_ which will subject our visitors to inconve- niences and give our Island a black eye in the mat- ter of transportation. _ There will be no facilities to provide breakfast' for the delegates on the Scotia, and to overcome this it would he necessary to have them wakened at five in the morning, and serve meals in two rcla_vs on a dining car with limited accommodation. This is only one, but. an important one of the disadvantagfes. And this with other inconveniences is what we will have to show our visitors tri `advei°tise our transpor- tation facilities to Europe and the outside world. But. this can be avoided, if the officials having the matter in eharee are willing. Much _jud_c'inent would not be called for to overcome the difficulty. If it is impossible to postpone the repairs until Au_l_2ji:>t, there is no sound reason why her bottom cannot be’ ' . . i attended to on thc marine slip, and the boat re- ,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ,,.,,_., in ,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,, _..,, _ ' leased in am le time for this service Over-water _ p . _ repairs can be attended to on the spot, or for that We speak st'i'ongl_y upon this subject; not in the wa of unjust complaint but because we feel strong- only to our oi-rnprovince, but to the respect and re- putation of the whole Dominion. We urge the matter upon the attention of the hand, to leave no stone unturned to have the car ferry on the route for this purpose, and save us from what otherwise will not appear to our credit. nm'roiii.\i. Norms The “luxury tax” is bringing home to a lot oft' people that there is today_“high living,” which some- body has said is more responsible for the economic difficulties of the household than the high cost of liv- ing. ‘ The common use of luxuries makes them ii ne- cessity and the demand forluxuries affects their price throueh the complement of demand which is supply. The discussion on the new taxes vivcals how soon we forget to recognize , the things that are i ol' lli.- ..:r_‘al'-_-ct lfrwyi-rs of ii izri-it: sjiiiple _alzencles of ,his lilo _ by the human whistle, for lnstnnco D -- nl' \vh|i~|i the world little dreams. ull, th`eri.- ls one thing that still re. i-Ely li-lull-rs, they have now to go _ inoi‘|‘ t'i'i»i(lit-lilly to iilriiivrs who V iiavo inoiiey to lend and who :irc \@ , now their best eiistoiiiors when (Q) lhoy waiit to si-ll bonds. 'D 'l`h.~ lwilllani-y ot' izeiiius whieli `~ t--viiio politi=iil \\'i'i!|-i'_; i~:iii vzliibit ` ’\ in their revli-\\'.»i of coiiililions iri the opposing.: i-nntp bi-ar.; it =:i~il-;lii". .1 nil>laui'i‘ Io a iiii~li=oi"s f`ln:;li. iiliimiuziliu-.g ;=.iii‘i-i»iiii|ll|\l:=‘ ‘l‘U'l|l'»§ 6) lit; niiimi-i\t:ii',\' p:\.:¢::\;:-'_ then melt int: into the ilzirlini-ss ol ol»>‘1'\l1‘i\.\‘- ' Mr. .lolili i.i~_wl:‘ ol' the ()tl:iw:| lht-, 0') i-ard., (l.ibi-i':il) devotes nearly it eoliiain to <-ouvliice his i~l»:\<|_r|':i, _,) 9 and liresiliiiiilily also to l\t>l.~tll~i' lip lilo wziiilniz liopes of the party, that the i"i-ili\i‘iil (iovi~i'iiiiii-iit is “lli‘l<'l'~ ing out." .Some ot' his arguineuts :ire more niiiiising than logical. ills ,iouig ri-|iili~.~: prlnclp;i|l_\' to govern- nii-nt lualorltli~_< ou v:\i~iou.~t votes lil O§‘O40§§OO4000*Q0-‘bod ‘ ally Selections ‘ . Guardian Readers Furnished by W. 8. Louuon. oaooo-ooo+oooo¢¢~»»o»o¢0¢ _~ ~ -»- Q e 3 TH EwHisTLEn .il (llY (.lE()llGl']`MAT'I`lll¢}WADAMS @ lie was standing in the shadow ff?) of :\ dark huilillni: at night. The Eh street was quiet silent. lie was very much iiisrouraged and felt alone as he ponilereil on the heart- r »-g~vi.>\rs of tho great city. ll s 9 Nothing seiaied worth while. lie ' was conterziplatlng suicide. But just then, out of the night. _ the wlereil. strange, yet cheering _ sound of a human whistle pene- trated tlie airt- the softness oi' the stlll night but empliaslzlng the benuty of its tone. The young man listened intently. lie had not heard ,» whlsllf- os, _. long time-nor had he any desire " to invent one. Nearer the whoesome sounds cropl. Pie waited. lie thought Presently from around the eornei a num appeared. The young- man hail to look down to see lilm - for liii hail no legs! But he was ii master Whistler. "Pencil pleiise,‘ pencil please - pencli, mister?" And the young man who had been seeing nothing ln hope nr ln lite, immediately went into his pooki-: and, pulilniz out his solitary ten cents, iiantled it to the whistllnp: i»dr~»»| man. This is ii true story, tolil to me ' by a friend. Anil the young mar: about whom ll is tolil, is today one D . , 3 (SLU Fl. 3 0 \‘?J§’J\\1.f\~`9 W American city. lie was saved by _- whistle! ,There tire things achieved by thi- Atltl-.éwhen we sei-ni to riive lost really luxuries. l 7,3 _ mains-_our whls.le! / A _ .'if"".>@i@i@i@f@i@i@ @i@ IQ ©@,(f?) <0 @)i®l?‘).t5)If®I"\ill"ull-~> ` @@©@@i@ °» _ ~ __ _ _ _ _ _ <®»< )o©@€l>o@ casts tripled, and thesis ini-i'e:iseil .Q from rurill di-positoi-s_ The va- (G) ,rioiiss Victory and War Loans wi-re _G i vesting classes of the country. Q l.ruilln;; loan and trust coiiceriis The lm itiial Press (`onference are to visit this ‘|"<'l-'""‘ 0'1"- \\"\~‘\"‘1'S 1" the INS' Q when they \vl.~'hed to ni*-igotlittv a (Q) loan they would have to apply to e' 5J&)k)@ 57 "’ E'JL°J/E’)LJ““ O \~\ \\g_,\\`_\ . ,€ i.. I: _-' ) td' I @©@@©@_©_@ et value. .vp _ / ' e ' ls. -:‘- _ ` sei.. ial . $24.75 ' 12 only dark mixed tweed suits, _ii‘i~c_vs and browns, sizes 36 to 42. Reef- ti lar $25 value reduced to _ _ _ _ _ _$19.75 _ 'ro The success ot Patons’ big $150,000 Reduction Sale is evidenctd by the constant activity noted in their _commo- dious _store from day to day, where expert clerks cater to the -many wants of their customers Low Prices Make ll/lore Sales. and every pleased purchaser is a life timecustomer ~ 200 Boys’ Sample Suits Many Worth up to $15.00 ' _ $7.98 and $9.98. All Styles, Fit Boys 6 to I6 Years _ - _ Double Breasted-~-Single Breasteil, Norlolli, lieltcil Form-Fitting, litc. _ “ ' " _ These suits are exceptional values at the prices. Despite the existing* condition which has made it almost im possible to ;>:~oc_ui°e a suit at those prices, we offer these suits while they last at a pi-ice far below their mark They come in Double Bi'easted--Single I-}i'easted- --Noi'l`o1ks-- Belt- u _ t ~‘ od,l"oi~iii-Fitting' etc. in assorted shades oi’ llrown, Green and ( ireys, in neat>= if ” g checks and stripe effects, only three oi' four suits of a pattern. ” ~;~ i Size 6 to 16 years in all the latest styles. Value up to $11.00 _ _ _ _ _ $7.98 -V ‘ ‘ Another lot of 250 Boys Suits just arrived which we are able to ofl’ei" . ._ _ t at $9.98. Were you lucky enou_e'li to _iret in on the last lot? If not don’t miss 1, ‘ 7 “ Q this chance. All the latest styles belt-ed coats, Norfolks, Single breasted etc. Fit boys from 6 to 16 years. Regular value $12, to $15 . . . _ _ . . . _ _ $9.98 (gy i©©@i©©©@ s :._ f , \~`-“` .i~.. /.` , @ _ .-M ‘ _ `-. ___.'_‘ _.;~. i”%‘f§’~ _ ff sa-t"* ”_ `,~_\ /9 ©©@©<@@’@_©_O_@_©©©_@@_@©©@@@@ <9 -*'*\‘\"`l ‘>- te., » twryf \ N ,_ : _ ."'{f'l|" /Z3 -r " ».'r ‘H . You have been waiting ini' an opportunity to purchase high quality . ._ suits at a low price, haven’t you? Weil, here it is---a chance you l Guaranteed Water _ have never hid before or perhaps you wil never have sigaiu. _ 1 - All our $48, $50, $55, $60 suits have _ been reduced to $45, therefore there will be no luxury tax to pay. Colne -in and look these suits over and choose your suit while the selection is irood Special while they last . . . . . _ . $45.00 25 Men’s fine tweed and worsted suits in fancy browns, greens and gi-eys in plain form-fitting waist lines and N orfolks. These suits are hand tailored with best Italian linings, pants have belt loops and cuff bot- ‘ toms. Regrular $35, $38, $40 values. Special . . . . _ . . . . . . _ . . . . . . _ . _ $29.75» 25 Men’s suits in Brown, Blue and Grey worsteds and tweeds exception- ally good value at our regular price of $25, $27.50, $30, $32.50. These suits i are made in all the latest styles and ` _come in all sizes from 36 to 44. Spec- # _ Sample spring' and fall tweed rain coats, 2‘uai'anteed watei'-proof, in all the latest styles and materials. Extra flood value at $24 to $30. 25 boys odd coats to fit boys froin 6 to 16 years. These manufacturers samples are well worth double our price. Special . _ . . _ . _ . . _ _ . _ . . _ $4.98 _25 men’s brown worsted suits all sizes. Regular $25.00 value, while they last . . . . _ . _ _ . _ . _ _ _ _ . . . . . . . _ _ $19.95 7 Only men’s $15.00 rain coats. Siz- cs 35, 36 and 37 only-while they last ' 25 s‘1'0y_and mixed tweed suitsfoi- men, all sizes. Regular $25.00 value _ 25 pairs men’s tweed pants in brown grey and regular $5.00 value. Special $3.95 at Patons Ltd. 100 child’s tweed suits. Sizes 2 to 8 ' years. Regular $6 to $8. Special $4.75 ® @©@@@@©© Proof. ©I©f©'©I©1© ©;©j@ ©.©I©j< @5_%© .......... .___..._.___..$1s.95 _ . _ _ _ . . _ . . . . . $9.98 $1995 `©@ to '-'GD @.© \ 'ht' \v @.~e-J fs. ITE- @©©©@ ° 1., 4 '