ee ee | er 1 OE 0 5 iS pe a : = fe Pe YET: ge tn eS ee _— - FAUCET GheDaily € MARCH 9, 1886 Commutation of the Death Sen- tence ‘WE news that the sentences of death, p ssed upon Alex ii Gillis for the murder of Cailaghaa,! vc imprisonment for ile was re eived here with mixed feeliogs. The murder was undoubtedly one of the most atrocious in the aonais of crime, and if ever a man deserved hanging the mur- Human nature o of the horrible is sanctioned mao derer in this case did. calls for blood in expiati deed; the death pevalty br ihe laws of God and all emen shirk death, death by havgiog is a death so uiterly from disgraceful aod aw ful, that the fear of ik is supposed to have a deterrent influcuce over criminal is. From all these motives it seems right aud desirable that the murderer of the poor, uafortunate, defenceless old mac Callaghan should sutfer the extreme penalty of the law. Yet, most persons mit oa the other hand, experience a feeling of relief that Gillis is net to be hanged. Ifthey could but feel perfectly assured that he would cever eseane acain to menace the lives of his follows, this feeling would be strong. The community shrinks from having the blood of even such as Gillis ou its haods; and would be well pleased to see the murderer of Callaghan paaisbed fully sud directiy by “Him to whom venge- fguce velovgeth.”’? Thea, if it should, afte: allbe proved thet Gillis is innocent of the crime? Chains of circumstantial evi- dente just as strong as that by which tillis is bouad have environed other men, and even. alter the hanging, xd to prove beyond ’ . " somethiag ass eccuri asi ' ad al ‘ a @ doubt tna they were “not guiity. ‘ r . ' t*t5° 3 € What if it be so in the case of Gillis ¢ We feel agsured that it is this consi deration alone which has moved the overnor-General to exert his preroga tive of merey on Gillis’ behall. The | exeention of Riel and other eriminals ia opposition to the strongest iofiaences which could possibly be Srought to bear upou him, sh His Exccilency is not afraid to let the law “take ils course ia cases of murder in which it is perfect- ly certain that the vight man isin the grasp of the law. But in this case— depending, as it does, solely upon cir- curns‘aotial evidence —he has, no doubt, deeined it wise and right to follow the rule, set by Her Most Gracious Majesty, not to permit the death peualty to be inflicted. Two persons at least will be glad at hieart that he has done so. The prisover will rejoice that he is permitted still to live: for life is sweet even to those most miserable. I: is reported that ho has been bronght toa repentant state of miod; and itis to be hoped that, if guilty of the murder of Callaghan, be wiil make public bis confession, so thet every trace of suspicion may be re:noved from others whose names have been meatioued i connection with the crime. The other person who feels glad about the commutation is our respected High Sheriff. He has. been relieved from a terrible duty—aud we heartily cougratu- late him. ws that ‘nthitchin ieceglltdollith Hdward Island as a Field for Immigration Ma. A. B. Warsuxron has written to the Seotsman, of Eliaburgh, a letter setting forth the advantages of Prince i. tward Island asa field tor immigration. Mr. Warburton points out'that, — Princo “Tota ; vy i ending em} : ene ‘rants usually have their atten- tion drawn to new regions, such as the North weat territories Of Canada, or the Western States of the Americana Uaion, while the older settled localities are in eresat measure overlooked. The reasou is not far toscek. Governments, railway companics, maT land corporations owning vast tracts of fertile prairie, destitute of inhabit- anis, aud uuproiitable till settled, are §naturally @nxiows to people their iands without too nicely eonsidering wh er or not those new places are adupted to the wants and modes of life of emisranta from very old and thickly populated yuutry, Tae farmer from an old Eaglish or Sootch farms, Which has been under cultivation for gonerstions, who settles in one of these new Jands, simpli enters ipon an entirely new u condition of hfe, aad one* for which his previous experiences has not trained him. He is away from Neighbors, he has not his churches or schoo, and he isnot within reach of the thon- sand and one conveniene his life vce diferent when ! “3 to which he has all ihe case ia altogether ‘ »an old settled colony suchas vince Hdward island. The ecbange is not S80 y.0lent. Compared with the country he hag left, this is mew ; compared with the new regions it ¢ ‘Vee 4 Northw is old. Here he has side: within easy reach of his oo) for his children, in which a f: lu ion is provided ; créty settlement has ita church; and what the emigrant requires on hi n rocure without difficulty, Com pered wv i nies the population is dense, Prince rrd island cortaining 116,009 inhabit- | ant i a of 2.i14 square miles, or about | 52 te iare mite. The change tothe British | farmer who comes here is no doubt great, but it | yl g& to v t would betoa Prairie farm, | snd i » for which his previous training has Mr. Warburion proceeds to show that the Jslaed has other advantages—par- ticularly in yearness to markets coal; and, al @ether, gives reasons for preferring the Island which should app'y with force to the minds of Scotel larmers. We coogratulate Mr. Warbarton on his “new departure "~-so much better than rovning down one’s country for the | | ' ‘ >? yeen commuted | ee a nee oo THM DAILY BXZAMINER, MARCH QD, i886. een mnt lt cc: LCCC were entered for consumption ; and the duty collected amounted to $19,135, | 558.90. The percentage of duty on the total value of the goods imported, dutiable and free, was 17.55; the percentage of duty on the total value of the goods eutered for consumption, dutiable and free, was 18.61 ; aud the amount of customs duties per head of the population was $4.29. i —[_—e or « ——— | “he Canadian Government propose to fright- ep the United States Government into appointing a fishery commission, by threatening to drive away the American fleet who endeavour to fish on their shores. | “avo wenture the assertion that Capt. Scott, | of the Royal Navy, or any other captain, will not have pit all their own way in this driving off business. “the so called three-mile limit will be defined, and our fishermen will abide by it. “The old game of harassment will not be sub- mitted to, and we want our Canadian brethren 5 not to forget it. : orn fhe American fishermen are going to have aud | their rights all along the coast, and if unjustly in- terfered with, somebody's going to get hurt,” This is loud talk. It is from the Cape Anu Advertizer. Our cousins are evidently nettled at the bare idea of not being allowed to fish wheré they please —all tor nothing. Ifthe Waited States fishermen abide by the Three-mile Limit, they will act prudently. City Council. Tue regular meeting of the City Council was held last evening. The Mayor, Reeor- der and all the Oouncillors we e present After the minutes had been read and a nnmber of amall bills passed,— ‘A letter was read from the President of the Benevolent Irish Society, asking that St. Patvick’s Day be proclaimed a public holiday. Oa motion, the request was. granted. Tae resolution of Councillor McRae, con- cerning certaia irregularities in the leasing of Queen's Wharf, was then discussed. The Rocorder explained that as he drew up the lease in queation, and from which the clauge relating to waarfage was omi'- ted, he, and not the Mayor, should be heid responsible, He said he assumed all res- ponsibility in the matter, and would see that the City did not lose any money by the omission of the clause referred to. If | the rent of the wharf could not be collected from the lessee, he would pay it out of his own pocket, The explanation of the Recorder was considered satisfactory, and Councillor MeRve’s resolution was, on motion, with- drawn, tov. J. M. Melaed, on behalf of a deputation from the Dominion Alliance, submitted a resolution adopted ata recent meeting of the Alliance, requesting tha the polices be instracted to search out and bring to justice all persons guilty of an infraction of the Scott Act. He supple iacuted the resolution with an eloquent speech in favor of the Act, and the necas- sity of its being strictly enforced by the oflicers of the law. He said there were upwards of one hundred places in the city where liquor was sold openly in defiance of the existing law. He thought this a de- plorable state of .affsirs, and one which should not ba allowed to continue any longer. He also read a memorial—on the game subject as the resolution—prepared by the late Rev. G. W. Hodgson, and which, owing to that gentleman’s death, was not before submitted to the Gouncil. A discussion ensued on the subject, in the course of which it was shown that the Council had no control over the police- inen other than appointing them to their positions and paying them their salaries. ‘he police were in the charge of the Stipen- diary Magistrate,and by him they were con- tro} ie a Tho Recorder said that each month he inatracts the police to look after Scott Act offeaders the same as other violators of the law, and he could not see the neoassity for reqtosting him to do what he had already done. Oa motion of Councillor Crabbe, the prayer of the petition was granted. Councillor Crabbo gave notica that at the mext meeting of Ceuncil he would introduce a bya-law for the taxing of Com- vaercial Travellera, Councillor Morris gave notics that a’ the next meeting of tha Council ha would move for a reconsideration of Councillor Crabbe’s resolution concerning the Temporancs Al- hance. Councillor Douse moved that the issuing of poll tax executions be postponed till the lst of May, owing to the iack of work and money. Councillor Haeszard etplainel that the subject matter of Councillor Douse’s resolu- tion had beea considered by the Finance Committee some days age, and it was de- cided then that those who were at present unable to pay their tax should be allowed an extension of time. On motioa, Councillor Douse’s motion was withdrawn. Councillor Ceabbe moved thst tho Royal leetric Light Co. be notified that they are required to sign the contract as awarled them for lighting the city forthwith, and that the Council repudiate all liability and responsibility by reason of said lighting. Carried. The Reaeorder submitted his writtea opivion eoncerning the qualifications of i certain Councillors charged with sapplying goots to the city during the recent evidemic. The opinioa was read and __or- dered t» ba placed on file in the Council Chamber. After some further discussion on unim- and | portant matters, the Council adjourned at 11.10 to meet. again on Wednesday morn- ing at 10 o’elock. eS: me +e &-- --~~-—— Supreme Court. The Supreme Court met this morning— tho Chief Justice and Mr. Hansley pre- siding. Mr. UWodgson mentioned to the court that the Sheriff had received a tele- svke of crackivg up the Uvpatriotic Party ~ and trust that it is but a prelude to his renunciation of the Grits, and his adhesion to the great party which is Opening tp highways for the people and striving to build up the country. 2+ es dedicat tiiaapttnen Tt. , » +} Lfaaue of tus Country. Tom wee : P _ 4T appears that the exports of Canada, - the past fiscal year amounted to $89,- + Jf s , > 7 : mat aad tac imporis to $105,941,- *-—mMakiog a grand total Dive > “a ot y ? 179,847, r a Ot the imports, $102,710,019 worth gram from the Secretary of State stating (that the death sentence passed on Gillis . | had been commuted to imprisonment for | life. The court directed that the day of execution be postponed for ten days in or- : der to allow time for the necessary papers to arrive from Ottawa. | Ina the Seott Act cases tried at George- | town, Mr. Heasley delivered judgment as | follows: | Martin, appellant, agaiust Mooney, re- | spondent—Appeal allowed without coats. in MéKionon, appellant, against Clay, respondent—Appeal, dismissed and con- vic:ion effirmed with cvats. Mr. Henry Wright, of Summerside, made an application on behalf of Mrs. Noonan, to quash a conviction made by the Stipendiary Magistrate of Summerside, for a breach of the Scott Act. Mr. Hodgson opposed the application. The court refused Mr, Wright's motion with costs. In the case of Pearson vs Sherron, tried last January, Mr. Hodgson, for the de- fondant, obtained a rule nisi for a new trial, on the ground that the verdict was against the weight of evidence, and that there was evidence that the defendant had a title to the land by possession, which should have been considered by the jury. —~~ti> > = Unearthing a Mystery. A FATHER AND 8ON UNDER ARREST FOR MURDER. Tus Bridgetown, N. 8., correspondent of the Halifax Herald says a murder trial is in progress there that is creating consi- derable excitement. Oa the 29ch Novem ber last, a boy named Wallace Carter, aged about 12 years, disappeared from Phinney Mountain under suspicious circumstances. This placo is situated a few miles north- west of Bridgetown, and has a somewhat unsavory reputation. The boy Carter was sent by his employer, Smith Lorimer, to a neighbor named Ebenezer Jones (colored), who lives a mile distant, for a spade, and left for home in the afternoon, since which time he has not been seen. Jones has a boy named William, 14 or 16 years of aga, between whom and the Carter boy bad blood existed. The Jones boy was at Bridgetown that afiernoon and it is surmised that he met the Carter boy on the road, a lonely sled road through the bush pasture, between Jones’ and Lorimer’s, and that a quarrel took piace with perhaps fatal results. “Some time after the disappearance of the boy, the local government offered a reward for the ap- prehension of the murderer. Charles R. flarvey, @ young man, formerly a resident of that locality, but lately in the employ of Wm. P. Catneron, of Maitland, Hants, in the capacity of cook, constituted himself en amatenr detective, and has been working up the case, with a fair prospect of running the criminal to earth. His theory is that the boy was fatally injured by a large stone, thrown by the Jones boy ; that after dark he, assisted by his father Kbenezer, took him to the cabin, where he remained for a day or two, till he died, or was finished by them and quietly disposed of, probably by sinking in the Bay ot Fundy, the shore of which is only a few rods distant. Tho trial commenced on the 4th, J, G. H. Parker, counsel for informant; Irwin, for defend- ant. “Three witnesses were examined, one of whom, Mes, Carter, an honest old Eng- lish woman, who has seen better days, iestified that she was in Jones’ honse two days sfter the disappearance of the boy; that she heard meaning and groans, with faint cries for water, proceeding from au adjoining room; that Jones’ dog seemed ex- cited and wanted to get in the room. John Allen testified that he saw indications of a struggle on the old sled road, and marks of a boy’s bare foot (the Carter boy was barefoot); found also a stone weighing two Ibs. on the same spot—Jno. Ed. Phimney, 70 years old, a graduate of the county poor house and valuable member of the interest- ing family of Phinneys, resident neatthat locality, who lives with Jones and jhis family, gave very centradictory evidetee, apparently in the interest of Jones, seetgomceeaaiiana alias tee cittndl Fourteen Fishermen Drowned. _ ‘The hopes which have been entertained of Virginia Dare that she might yet return to port, have been abandoned, and the sad truth is forced upon the mind that she has sailed her last voyage. She left port Dec. 15th on a halibut trip to the Grand Bank, and has therefore been absent elevea weeks yesterday. She had on board fourteen men, al natives of the British Provinces, but who were residents here and have fol. lowed fishing from this port several years as follows: Fabian Nolan, master, leaves a widow and three children; Elijah Nolan, brother of master, native of Chepstow, P. BE. I. ; Daniel McDonald, Daniel McKin non, both of Prinee Edward Island; Augus McKinnon, Daniel McMaster, Queenstfield, C B.; Laverette Tinker, Campobello; Michael McLoan, P. E. 1; Wm. Roper, Sydney; Stephen Steward, Lunenburg; Jossph McDonald, Chepstow, P. &. 1 Frederick O. Spinney, conk, Argyle-—all single; James Murphy, Guysborough, leaves a widow and ono child; James Murphy leaves a widow, native of Straits of Canse, She was a first-class vessel, and her crew was one of the best that ever went on board a fishing schooner, She was built at Essex in 1832; 80 tons, owned by Messrs. P.ol, Gardiner & Co Insured in the Gloncester Mutual Fishing Lasurance office for $5,120 and $1,700 on ou'fits.—Adver- tizer. we tS Home Ru'e Tho Tribune's London special says: A aqnaro ou right home rale bill before the Hiouse of Commons within a month, and dissolution of Parliament not later than Ju'y—this is the forecast which one of the very best supporters of the ministry made te me last evening. Fear of death forces M-. Glaistone’s hand. There is absolute necessity for ths next cimprign beivg fought under his banner. None realiz>s liberal party, as it now existe, will go to pieces. Hence, although he has always been committed against allowing tho action of the Lords to dictate dissolution, he is now reluctantly compalled to’ assent to meke that the basis of an early move, ~~ lip > <a Rioters Eentenced. Hight mon who had been convicted of taking a p ominent part in the Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park riots, have been sentenced at the Middlesex session, All were condemned to penal servitude, for terms ranging from one to five years. The judge justified his sentence by denouncing ‘‘s9-called popular demoustrations of work- ing men.” 6 No meane has been taken by the maau- facturers to push the sale of their ‘*Myrtle Navy” tobacce, except giving from time to time a simple statement of the facts connected with it inthe public press. The large and rapidly inereasiog demands for it has been the result of the experience of smokers which thes? statements suggested. Their advice to business men is advertise largely if they have the right artiole-to keep ap the advertise- ment with. more -than he that when he. retires tho} LETTERS 1 THE EDITOR, ——<—< The Commutation. Sir,—The commuting of the death sen- tence passed upon Alexander Gillis to im- prisonment for life, must have been a sur- prise to the greater number of the readers of yesterday’s Examiner. And now the question is asked, why wasit done? If at all permissible, it is to be hoped that those who are responsible for the act of the Governor-General will enlighten the public upon the matter. It cannot be that Gillis ig considered innocent; if so, he should have been pardoned, and not imprisoned for life. The fact of the sentence being commuted, shows that. If there was any doubt about his guilt or innocence, a re- prieve, until the matter could have been cleared beyond a doubt, would have been preferable. If a cold-blooded, cruel, mer- cilesa crime, such as was proved to have been committed by Gillis, can be perpe- trated, and after conviction the sentence of the law be commuted to imprisonment for life, the sooner the death penalty is re- moved from the Statute Book the better. There is something repulstve to every one in the thought of depriving a fellow- mortal of hia life ; but the higher sense of justice which seems implanted in all, for the protection of life and liberty, becomes intinitely more shocked at an evasion of the law than in its being carried out, even in i's most sanguinary form. It is to be hoped that in tho interests of the publie some explanation may be given, where one is so decidedly needed. r Upton. A Word of Pra‘se. Sizx,—Our City Council on the temper- ance question last night, gave indications of the dawn of a brighter day for temperance, apd consequently the general morality - of this city. Six of the councillors strack the key note of success, For the past five years our good temperance law has been trifled with, As citizens, moral men and christians, we may congratulate ourselves on having in the Council such men as Messrs. Haszard, A. McLean, T. McLean, S. McRae, Crabbe and Horne. These gentlemen have taken the firat e\ep towards the invesiigation as to where the lassitude has been, with the Council, or the Stipendiary, These gentlemen lvoked like champions standing in opposition to the ather four councillors, who ought a'so to be found on the side of m rality and right. If this vote, taken last night, bo a genuine expression of sentiment in reference, which we doubt not, then the citizens would, at the first opportunity, have the whole Council composed of such men as the six. Looker On. Nickerson & Co. 's ‘Failore. Referring to the recent failure of Messrs. Nickerson & Oo., the Boston Herald says : “Primarily, the failure may be said to be due to the loss of the steamer City of Columbus, the consequent suits at law, and the general depres- sion of business. The firm has dealt in hemp, sugar and other staple articles in commission, and also directly. The settlement will doubless require a long time, but the members of the firm hope that, with careful nursing, the assets wili yield a very good dividend to the creditors, The assignment eto Mr. J, B. Russell, who has been for fifteen years their confidential clerk, not only incindes all the firms property, but the property of individual members as well. The firm commenced business in 1847, consisting at the time of Frederick and Jonas 5. Nickerson. Since then there have been various changes in the make-up of the concern; but till the death of Frederick Nickérson, in 1879, he was always re- arded as the senior partner. At the time of Mr. Nickerson’s death the firmstyle was Frederick Nickerson & Co., and the successors continued the business under the same style, till January, 1881, when the present style was assumed. Frederick W. aud A. A, Nickerson are the sons of Frederick Nickerson above mentioned, Mr. Crosby has been with the firm, either as clerk or partner, since it commenced business in 1847. Frederick Nickerson, at his death, left a- fortune of about $990,000, which his widow. two daughters and the two sons in- herited. Mr. Crosby is asingle man, and must have accumulated some property of his own, but still the Messrs. Nickerson have been looked upon as the capitalists of the firm. The firm has some bonds and considetable vessel property, and it will require good management to prevent the assets from shrinking largely from their nomi- nal value upon conversion into money. It is said that, at the time of the disaster to the City of Columbus, the steamer was only partly paid for, and that mest, if not all, of the insurance money ‘which was only a few thousand dollars) was used to pay what was still owed on her.” ENTERTAINMENT ST. 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FitzGerald, Soli- citor, in the Cameron Block, “harloitetown, Prince Edward Island, where any person or bedy politic or corporate can subecribe for shares in the above Company, under the Act or Charter incorporating the same. Dated this 24th day of February, A. D., 1886. ALEXANDER McKINNON, R. R. rae - Peb, 24—dy Wi JAS. PATON & GO, MARKET SQUARE, FFER special inducements to purchasers of Hovse Furnish- ing Goods, during the month of March. Those in need of Carpets and Oilcloths should give us acall. Our stock is pro- nounced the largest and cheapest in the city, and entirely new. 100 rolls Carp t, in Brussels, Tapestry, Scotch and Hemp. 75 “ Qilcloth, from one fuot to twelve feet wide. SFT EE LE LD A special lot of Bleached Sheetings and Pillow Cottons, slightly damaged, will clear off at a bargain, Ask to see them. Grand value in White and Grey Cottons, Shirtings, Print Cottons, Cretonnes. Table Linens, Towe's and Bed ‘ickings. 1.200 pairs Corsets, cheap. Giiray’s Patent Lace Curtain Stretcher. Ladies should see them. : JAS. PATON & C@,, SUCCESSORS TO W. A, WEEKS & CO, March /, 1886. CHEAP CASH SALE. —_——- (-—- SCARPETS, COTTONS, c&o. 0 J. B. MACDONALD W LLL clear out his stock of Carpets at Tremendous Reductions : Brussels Carpets. Scotch Carpets.} Price $1 60, reduced to $1 13. i : Prin» $1.25, reduced to &5cts. Price $1.10, reduced to 75ets. Price 9)cts, reduced to 65cts, Price $1.50, reduced to $1 05. Price $1.25, reduced to d&cts, Tapestry Carpets. Hemp Carpets, Price 900%, redaced to 65c's. 10, 17, and 14 Cents. Price Gdcts, reduced to 45cts. | Floor Oileloths, Lace Cartaina, &e,, at Tib- Price 55cts, reduced to 35cts. feral discounts, Ue COTTON S I: COTPONS tT 30,000 yards Grey Cotton at cost; 29,000 yards White Cotton at cost; 20,000 yards Print Cotton at cost. If you require Carpets, now is the time to buy. was imported iost year. J. &. MAGDONALD, QUEEN STREET, ‘ A great part of thia stock of Carpet Ch’town, March 1, 1856. . ener an = aon wes ar = —— — ee eT OUR SECOND ANRUAL CLEARANCE SALE | tani) Pett BOG@TS ARD SHOKS WILL COMMENCE Monday, March ist, 1886. . Discount 15 to 25 per cent. Look out for Circuler giving full particulars, J. © SPRAGUE & CO. | Ch’town—2aw 3wks & wky CASH SALE! GHEAP SALE! IG SALE OF DRY GOODS AND CLOTHING, HATS, &e., at L. E. PROWSE’S. Now is the time to buy! Big dis- counts on Dress Goods, Cashmere, Merino, Flannels. Feathers, Laces, Embroidery, Gloves, &e. . wee Taye > pe, _—. om 3 3g: ~~ m HATS, HATS, Largest Stock in the City; Lowest Figuros in the Po- minion. Ccme and see the Cheap Goods. 5. pe a FG, as Sign of the Hick HAT, 74 Queen Sircet. Ch’tewn, Feb. 16, ’86--cod wky OHN MACLEOD & CO. Ase ROm Aw t TCA loom. Vi T ¥ are offering the balance of our winter gocds at lower prices than have ever been offered the public. A lot of Men’s and Youth’s Overcoats from $5 to $8, w rth from $8 to $14 at made to order, from $12 to $18, worth from $18, to $24. Men’s Heavy Stirts, Underwear, Fur Caps, Gloves, &e at the same rates. ss Worsted and Tweed Sui's at very jow prices. Island Tweed Suits from $19 to $12. | JOHN MACLEOD & CO. Ch’town, Feb, 9, 1886 —tf eod wky