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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1885-8-7, Page 11 r VOL. XIII. 1U1 L 7'() BI: JIANUEO. -- REGINA, Aug. 1. --In the Itiel trial yea. torday the evidences woe oonclnded by call- ing Capt. Young, (ton, Middleton, end the prison guard to rebut the expert ovidenoe of insanity. Mr. Fitspetrik addresacd the jury for tho defence. Ries followed with an hour's speech in English. Ho denied in the strongeet terms that he wax insane, aurl Moneta many curious arguments in proof. He said ho r111 not behave hu was in:,auu when fn Beanpole, Avian), and wondered they dill not bring the snporlutondont of the Longue Pointe Asylum, Iso wee also there. bars ago he lied remit -cid a letter from Bishop 13uurget, of Quebec, telling hint Ghat he had a miseiull to fulfil, and altvaya he believed it, end would fulfil it yet. Ile sail Goal governed ell his movements, and wee pres- ent with hint in the box, and would guide thejmy and court to his acquittal, Glc was lit Liniex strangely eloquent in speaking of the wrongs the half-breeds had suffered. Ile prayed in the box to Clod to give him strength and direct silo,. When he was born, said lie, lie was powerless. Ills mother shielded him, and ho lived. Ile had ae>tler mother -411e Northwest ---who would care for him now me he was cared for when born. Hu would live speaking of the suffering half.breeds, Said they had no voice in the Uuvernnlout of the Northwest. The Council wail not representative, and being generated by the L'cderal Govern- ment, that Government was also not ropre- sentativo 01141 responsible. Iiia (loci's) counsel tried to mike out that be being in - S4110 wax not responsible. Therefore, if tho Government wits irresponsible it was fu - sane, and it 10118 insanity complicated with paralysis, Bo said he loci abeoluto con- fidence the jury would acquit him. Reel labored under a sort of eubducel excitement which seemed to choke britt utterance at times, but his langnage was well chosen, and emphatically aid even eloquently opokeu. Christopher Robinson, Q. C., replied on behalf of the Crown. He said it was not necessary that 1,o should go into tho evi- dence. Tho prisoner's learned counsel, in his defence, tried to justify to a eerteiu ex - tout, the rebellion, and obargod the out- break against the Government for not Listen- ing to the petitions. In the next breath, however, ho claimed the acts of tho prison- er as those of a madman. IIo thought this was a suflioient reaiou for the Govermuent for not replying to the demands made by o madman. Unfortunately for the prisoner, the evidence shows that ho is neither a pat. riot nor a lunatic, In all oases where in- sane pleas have been accepted there is not one reworded like that now offered by the defence. From the time lie came into the country everything pointed to the man's sanity, The half-breeds were not likely to send for a lunatic to assist thews, and when he came, none of his followers questioned his sanity. Will the jury say the leader of the rebellion is intone. His followers bo- lieved he was sane, and besides ho lived for eighteen months with thorn and no one questioned his sanity. The prisoner offer- ed to leave the country for money. Was that the act of a lunatic ? Ho was capable of adopting views to suit hie hearers. He took good care not to tell Father Andre that if ho got money he was going to use it in founding a paper to rouse the inhabitants of the United States against the Dominion. He know such a statement world have pro• vented the priest assisting hint. If he were to be told that a lunatic like this can carry the country with hien, ho could only say it was 110 country for sane people to live in. It was not a constitutional agita• tion which got beyond control, but the evi- dence showers the very reverse. The pris- oner pretended to bo very religious and to have great faith in the power of prayer, but when a 11000110, or nine days' prayer, was suggested, he said it was too long. Finally, when it was decided to offer prayers for guidance, the prisoner prevented the people attending church. The prisoner's humanity had been mentioned, but surely tho asser- tion that another battle must be fought to secure better tonna was not very humane. His attempt to raise the Indians hardly de- serves to be classed among humane acts. Tho Crown had given the Fleenor every facility for his defence, because on them ns much as on tho gentlemen opposite ,rested the responsibility to filo country of the prisoner having every facility. 11Ir. Robinson concluded at 4 o'clock, after which Judge Richardson proceeded to charge the jury. Ile first explained what Weasel' is. Then ho said ho considered. it necessary to road all the evidence over to the jury. This he proceeded to do, but Anally coneludod to road oily the import- ant part, Ho then reviewed the law upon which the court was established and 111e trial conducted. The charge was concluded at 2:15 and the jury retired. Tho oath was administered to the guard to keep the jury without Meat or drink, fire or lodging. At 8:15 there wee n murmur in tho court, and ft wee whispered that the jury had agreed. All was bustle and exaitemont. Illol prayed fervently, kneeling in his box, and bolted 1111mave(1 as the jury,entored with a vordiet of guilty. lrrancis (3011. grave, the foremen, while- crying like a child, announced that he was asked by his follow jurors to recommend the prisoner to 1110 rneroy of tho crown, and the Madge said the recommendation would bo considered. Riol was sentenced to bo hanged an tho 18t11 of September, at Regina, Judge Richard- son said he could bold out 110 prospect of a minium or interforenco by Her Majesty. Mel took tho result coolly. It is not yet settled how the other half. brood prisoners will bo charged. It will probably be treason-fciony 111 order to obviate the necessity of serving an indict. Ment ten days before trial, A majority of thio prlsonor5 will bo (Merged will murder, nithotigilsome may bo indicted for treason - felony ae levying war. The latter charge is not no0ossarily capital, Le, Provo, a )1 ronah papor published at Montreal, in an editorial on Riot et Will in Sunday evening's edition, said in aubstai ne; BRUSSELS, ONTARIO, eeeeeesIoeee .1115 very ettrlone that the Crown will make all manner of excuses 10 dotty the insanity of Riot, after hovieg eclmitted that of his st'er',stal'y, Jack:+ll. It will be hard to ex- plain this amiability towards Jackson, un- lace it he that loo is English and the diffor- oltt treatment he has received from that of his chief, Insanity belongs to all moos, and if it is an (teens° for an plugliehmnn it ought to be for Itiel, oven if he le a ,Veils." Cricket Match. inreseELe VS. 5EA1'Oli'lII. Last Wednesday afternoon a friendly game of cricket was played on Victoria Squero betweon the Soaforth club and the home team. Wickets worn pitched shortly after 1 o'clock Brussels taking the bat. The bowling of Thompson Ives straight on the wickets and although Jas. Rose made 10 and Harry Donnie ti the remaining hatters only macho 11 and with the 8 extras the E1001.0 boob showed 30. The visitors then wood 111 to defend the wickets, By good bowling and curaful fielding they were re- tired with 21 ,'tuts 1111(1 3 extras, making a total of 2s to their credit. This was 01010 enough to be juteresting and tho end inning,, was bolted forlvard to with no smell amount of cxpectlttion, Once more 130m:sets tastes tho willow but they have got on to the bowling of Coleman and Tllonipeci this time so Jas. Rose pilon up 21 runs, Donets 2.1, Webster 28 and Teal 14 and tho other 7 players go out for 8, the innings totalling the respectable number of 98. This said the visiting team had to make 101 to 'via the match. Tho score shelve that they only made the first two figures when the last 111E411 was called out. Kitchen enr.l !lose, the former particularly, In thin 1111111(90, were dead on the wickets and tete fielders played 50 pretty a game as can be played, not a ball being missed. Brussels consequently won by 90 runs. Senforth claims that several of their best players woo not with thele and accounted for their defeat that way. The return match will probably bo close one. Tho visiting team wile a gentlemanly lot, just such a company as Ivo would expect See. forth to send out. Conspicuous oolong the number was the portly figure of our old townsman, ,,Te�ut1o, Campbell. The umpires were G. Lilair and J. W. Shaw. The following is the score 13RUSSLLS. let Inning. Dennis, o Robertson, b Coleman ti Currie, 1 b w, b Thompson 1 Webster, b Thompson 2 J. Ross, b Thompson 10 Kitchen, 1, Colonuth 1 D. (toss, 0 Campbell, b Thompson 0 MoNangbton, b Thompson 4 ItleLennan, b Thompson 0 Thomson, b Thompson 0 Veal, not out 8 Laird, run out, b Thompson 0 Byes, 2 Leg Byes, 1 Wides, 0 Total, 20,1 Innings. Laird, o Watson, b Coleman McNaughton, b Coleman J. Ross, rim oat., b Coleman Dennis, c McLennan, b Coleman Kitchen, hit wicket, b Coleman Webster, b Coleman Yeas, c Roberts, b Coleman D. Ross, stumped Joslin, b Roberts MoLennau, b Coleman Currie, not out Thomson, o Coleman, b Roberts Byes, Leg Byoe, Wides, Total, Grand Total, SEAFORTII. let Innings. Campbell, run out, b Ross 0 Watson, b Rosa 10 Theo. Coleman, o Kitchen, b Rose 4 McLennan, b,' toss 0 Joslin, c Dennis, b Kitchen 4 Thompson, run out, b Ross Thos. Coleman; not out 4 Roberts, knocked down wicket, b Kitchen 0 Peters, b hoes 0 Andrew, b Roes 0 Bayes, o Dennis, b Kitchen 1 Byes, 1 Leg Byes, 1 Wides, 1 Total, 28 tInd Innings. Campbell, o Ross, b Kitchen 0 Thos. Coleman, c Veal, b Ross 2 Roberts, b Kitchen Josliu, b Kitchen 2 Andrews, o ltoss, b Ross 4 Thompson, bKitobeu 0 Watson, b Kitchell 0 McLennan, o MoLonnan, b Kitchen Theo. Coleman, not out Peters, b Kitchen IIeyes b Kitchen Byes, Leg Byes, Widcs, 80 1 21 24 0 28 14 0 0 4 2 0 98 128 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 Total, 10 Grand Total, 88 J. R. Grant and II, btrong--Soorors, ,)tiring last week 2,507 head of cattle and 4,717 sheep worn shipped from Montreal for iho British mark. ate, . Big Bear, accompanied by his ten- yoar•old son, twelve Indians and a half-breed picked up at Toucbwood, arrived at Regina Friday front,Prince Albert at 11 p. m. In charge of In. epoctor Drayuor and tsvonty'i vo men of the Mounted Police, The half- breed was captain of one of the rebel companies. FRIDAY, COMMUNICATION. IS IT .i'I'IIUIi I 11 I To the Editor of Tar; post. DEAR Sin, --I noticed, a tow weeks ago, a communication in ToE Pose under the fol- lowing caption, "Where can justice be found 2" In that commuuieatiuu the writ- er 01101.902 our peeve, J, H. Young, with partiality in refusing to ar1jeilinaue on a certain ease, cm the ground that complain - alit Iced gone agaiu51 lain,, and supported his opponent for the lienveellip lust election. At first some doubted the truthfulness of the statement, but es no reply, or minim,. tion, 1100 appeared, the public, can moo to no other conclusion than tiu4t the stale molts made aro true and cannot he con- tradicted. T em also creditably informed that et the same time ho took a ensu of complaint of another individual °!most identically the same, the only difference being thin individual 14Uppo•tetl Me, Young .end the other did nut. We do not want to say anything against Mr. Yoig'is private character, but when men assume respots. iblo poeitious they ought to disch0rg0 the duties of their office impartially to all with- out fear or favor. Snell n course as refer- red to will bo condemned by all right think- ing men, and the sooner we get such mein out of publio positions the better, and worthy men put in thele places, who wottld take an interest in the peace and good or- der of our town. A respoatable citizen may be abused by the lowest rowdioe on the street and the protection tiro law provides refaced him, because lie used his fraternise as he thought proper. Moe of that stamp Ore not worthy of public respect. They are time -servers, men of straw, and aro no credit to the ]tonbr,blo position they hold. Yours truly, 11Ev*Ety. Brussels, Aug. 511*, 1881. Ontario's health. ' Following is the report of the Provincial Board of Jlealtb for the month of June :— As is the rulo in Ontario as .in moat other parte of America, the month of Juno has again been marked by a ]tight degree of good health, there having boon a low average of number of oases of reported sickness, and an absence of an epidemic of any disease of a fatal character. By reference to the diagrams Ou page 3, a marked decrease in prevalence of Clove diseases especially marking cold weather is seen. Their place as was seen in the reports for April end May, has been taken by those two diseasee especially indicating general debility. viz., anaemia and neuralgia, along with inter- mittent fever in three districts. Next to these in prevalence we have bronchitis, followed as usual by consumption and rheumatism, the three maintaining the same relative prevalence as in May. Phneu- monie has fallen somewhat front its posi- tion in May, being exceeded in prevalence by heart disease and whooping cough. The latter disease is the only ono during the month whiob may be said to have for ne a special importance, since we find it ad- vancing from twentieth in the list of pre- valent diseases in May, to that of eighth in Jane. This epidemio prevalence is marked in two dfstriote, but speaking from general report at the present date, it seems to havo extended to another district. July will probably show that the disease is wide- spread throughoutthe Provinoe. Not only is the disease prevalent at least in some parts of Ontario, but it is also present in Britain in ooneiderable amounts. No oth- er of the ordinary contagious zymotios co - ours amongst the twenty most prevalent diseases, although measles is fourth in pro. valence 111 one district. How iho nonunion Cabinet helps (3) the Scott ,Ota. The Canada Gazette contains 511 Order - in -Council, passed an the recommendation of the Minister of Inland Revouue, permit- ting distillers to remove spirits from their respective distilleries into counties whore the Scott Aot is in force in quantities of ton gallons. In order to ascertain the meaning of this move, your correspondent called at the office of the Commissioner of Inland Revenue. Mr. Miall, the commissioner, was absent, and Mr. Nimsworth was found to bo acting in his place. In reply to inquir- ies, that gentleman stated that the Inland Revenue Act prohibits distillers from re- moving less than 10 gallons of spirits. Re- presentations had recently boon made to the Government, that this restriction did much to hampor tho trade of distillers in Scott Act counties. "In order to facilitate the operations of the Canada Temperance Act," the Order-in-Couuoilstates—altlsough it is apparent that it is the distillers' oper- ations that are facilitated—"tile quantity that can bo shipped is reamed to ton gal- lons," Mr. Nimsworth volunteered the infertile. tial that private parties in Scott Act noun. ties had no right to bo deprived of their liquor by temperanoo people, and that the Government felt that 40 gallons teas too =oh to aek them to pnrahase at one time. It was pointed out that "private parties" do not usually buy from a distiller, but from a wholesale or retail dealer. "Oh yea, het you meet remember," said Mr, Nimsworth, "the Government under the McCarthy Act is taming licensee in Scott Act counties, and tlaalore there must be supplied." It is quite apparent that this is another step towerde dtecreditiug the Scott Act, and making it unworkable. It 11 aleo a signifi• carat fact that the Ot'dor•iu-Council ix cer- tified as having been passed of the 113t1n of May last, nearly throe months ago. Why has it been concealed and hold back all this time? It is evident the Government bolt that it would not be judicious to publish it while Parliament was to session, hone tho delay. If, as Mr. Nimsworth status, the Inland Revenue Act does nob permit the removal from distilleries of loss than 40 gallons, why did Mr,Costigan not, when tinkering with other matters, procure the AUG. 7, 1885. assent of Parliament to the nitangl now announced as having boon 11114110? Mr. Small, who championed tho whiskey interest in the !louse, spent soma clays et Ottawa recently, and could probably throw sumo light on the subject. The teardon Party. Last Wednesday evening the garden part y was 11old 011 tbo grounds of J,'. O. ltegers, Although the temperature was 0 little too cool fur comfort, everything pegged o9 se plensently and successfully that all were well 5011511ed. It is a well known flet that anything Mr. Rogers undertakes ie dune in a whob,-sealed style and the arrangements for this gathering were 110 exception to the rule, The lawn, attractive at any time, was beautifully arranged with morn's, banners, 150 Chinese lanterns, bath brick torches, and along wit's the music, chit cleat, and marry pools of laughter the sense of sight and homing were moro than gratitiod. In addition to the iomonado, water melon, ice cream, and coffee etauds 0 sumptuous repast wee served in the form of a supper. Tho attractions wero the band, who perform. ed their part of the program well ; the "Art gallery," under the direction of Miss O'Connor, and where you sew everything advertised ; the post office ; fire works ; air 9nn ; and an excellent program of vocal and instrumental meek, Mrs. and Miss Sage, of Walton, performed on the glasses and gave unbounded satisfaction. John Dromgolo, London's favorite tenor rendered hie solos as of yore—tiptop. He's a good singer. Miss Campbell, of Senforth, an old favorite in Brussels, sang bor solos iu excellent style. She has greatly improv ad siuoe her last appeara000 before a Bras• sole audience. Tho duott by herself and Mr. Dromgolc ons a treat indeed. J. lZar- greavos snug a good solo. Miss L. O'Con- nor gave an instrumental selection and tho mouth organ band played several pfecoe. Rev, Mr. Cliff officiated as chairman. It was estimated that there were nearly 500 people on ilio grounds. The proceeds will amount to something over 5110. Tile Secret of Canadian Cheese Making. The superiority of Canadian cheese over our American cousins. The dairymen of the adjoining State of New York met in conclave last week to discuss this question. It was found that when Canada and New York cheese were shipped together, the English buyers preferred the former. Oue of the speakers thought the secret of superiority of our cheese was He age. Ile said the New York farmer cures his cheese so as to be at its beet forty-five days from the date of its birth, and not at ninety, as the Canadian farmer door. New York cheese is shipped toe green and dons not stand the voyage as well as the rival product; and he believed that the farmers might, if their attention was called to the matter, cure their fall cheese more slowly, and put in more salt, or adopt other measures to make it keep better, At all events he judged 10 important that they should bo apprised of the undoubted preference which existed in England for Canadian cheese. Another speak - or suggested as reasons why New York cheese was thought less dssir- rble than Canadian :—(1) The failure of the makers to expel sufficient mois- ture ; (2) the endeavor to make skims appear as good as cream cheese by leaving some moietnre in it ; (8) too rapid curing; (4) too muck, acid and too little salt in "firming ;" (5) undue reduction of cheese -makers' wages. It was generally admitted that Can- ada had givou special attention to. the industry, and that the expert ap- pointed by the Dominion Government for that purpose had been of great assistance in enabling the farmer to improve the quality of his cheese. ?IOW TO BEEP COOL. Don't work as hard as usual during the middle of the day if it can be escaped. Don't eat as much as usual. It is not necessary, and a little fasting in Lot weather aremys pays, Don't drink extremely cold ice water, It is always better to eat the in or let it molt in tho mouth. Don't have any fires going iu the house unless absolutely necessary. Use cold foods ontl do without hot drinks. Don't wear your clothes tight, It impedes the already depressed circul- ation and is a groat source of discom- fort. Don't oat any meat or butter, if you can do without them. They are heat- ing and anyone is bettor without them this weather. Don'tfailat mettle to give proforma() to fruits and acids, which aro more agreeable now to the stomach than anything oleo that can be offered, Don't neglect any chance to got out of the city to the country or seaside even for half a day. Such au excur- sion will often bridgo a person over an entire heated norm. NO, 5. 1)uu't walk any faster than is nee - misery, Strain It point and ride as much as pos+eiblu, a.1 every etret:t oar faro such weather us this is r. great saving of physical wear and tear. Don't drink any strong stimulants, as the simplest and plainest beverages, 511011aslemonade,tains, or iced cr,il•,)0, do more for the tired onorgiee at such a time than the best brandy. Don't worry and fret. Try and put off the unpleasant things with svhicll you Have to deal until cooler woatuer, and snake up your mind not to get mad at anything. Don't neglect your feet. Diable thein night and morning, pay more attention than meal tl corns, and wear the oldest and roomiest e110es you have. No one can keep cool with tight clans on their feet. Don't miss any opportunity that is offered to bathe or go iu the water. 1f nothing elan can bo done dip the hands in a basin of water autl rub thews all over the person on arising and before retiring. Don't wear it stiff hat. Cemprasnsse on something light or soft—strut.., if possible—and ventilated above to lot out the hot air. Frequent shatupoo- ing and wettiug the tap of the head is one effective menus of keeping cool. Cte.sieL(''liron New H. During a quarrel Thum). 4y even- ing between two convicts at Kingston penitentiary one of them threw a pick at the other, inflicting a danger- ous wound in his side. An order -in -Council was published in last Saturday's Gazette permitting distillers to send spirits in quantities of not less than ton gallons into counties where the Scott Act is in operation. Business was totally suspended in many parts of thr Western States on Thursday on account of the Pleat, it being the hottest day ever known, the temperature ranging between 100 and 107 in the shade. J. D. McColl, of Ailsa Craig, is ar- ranging for the holding of Caledonial games at Forest, on Sept. 4. About $800 will be offered in prizes, and a large number of the most successful athletes of America will be present. The wife of James Walsh, a watch- man on one of the Michigan Central oar ferries, gave birth is triplets at Aniberstburg last Friday night, and on the following morning still another addition was mode to the family. All four of the intents died. Mrs. Walsh is 98 years old. A grand international band tourn- ament will take place in Waterloo, on the 18th to 20th August. Over $2,- 000 in prizes and spurts will be ex- pected. The affair is being carried out by the well known WaterlooMus- ioal Society and will doubtless draw a great attendance. In accordance with the provisions of an Act passed last session, the Dominion Government have perfect- ed arrangements for taking a census in Manitoba, the Nouth-West Terri- tories, and the district of Keewatin, and the work will shortly be com- menced u1 tho North• Weet Territories. A heartless case of filial ingratitude has occurred at Mille Isles, Quebec, a son who was deeded a farm by his father an condition of supporting his parents, aged 88 and SG years, for the brief remainder of their lives, having sold the property on obtaining possess- ion and inhumanly refused to perform his part of the contract. Walter Locke, of Corinna, county of Lanbtou, has had his trial before His Honor Judge Robinson, of barn. la, for a criminal assault upon his own daughter. He wss found guilty, and sentenced to one year, 11 months and 20 clays in jail ; and to receive 20 lashes on his baro back every 20 days during the °ontinuauoe of his sentence. The air 18 thick with rumors regard- ing the re—organization of the Dom- inion Cabinet, and it was generally expected that the new appointments would have been made today. Dame Rumor says Thomas White, M. Y. for Cardwell, will bake the portfolio for the Interior ; Hon. John Henry Pope, railways, and itfr.•l3peaker liirkpat- riek, the Department of Agriculture. humor further says that a Cabinet mooting may bo held in a week or two from now at Ii:ivor du Loup or Quebec, and that the new appoint• monts will receive his Excellency's signature while en route from Castrop' edia to Toronto.