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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
HIS CASE APPARENTLY HOPELESS.
Important Evidence for the Prosecution
History OF the Uprising Experts Tes-
tify that tho Prisoner il Insane
Gen. MiddIetOn,s StOrY.

REGINA, Y. w. T., July 31.-Riel's trial
was resumed yesterday at 10 a. m. George
Kerr, storekeeper at Batoche, was called
by the Crown. He deposed that his first
intimation of an uprising was on the 18th
of March, when Riel and some half breeds
came into his store and took some arms
Riel did not exactly seize them, but he
said to let the people have what they
wanted, and to charge it. In reply to the
question as to whom the goods were to be
charged Mr.. Kerr said the prisoner did not
mention any name, but simply said to
charge it. The following day the half
breed got quantity of ammunition from
the store The witness was subsequently
arrested and taken before the council.
Riel spoke in his favor. The witness at
tended meeting in January last, where
Riel was presented with a purse by the
settlers. The witness subscribed ST. At
the banquet which followed, Riel proposed
and drank the health of the Queen; did not
think Riel countenanced the breaking into
or looting of his store.
Edward Walters, another storekeeper,
sad Riel came to his store on March 18th,
and demanded arms, which he refused.
The prisoner said Il movement for the
freedom of the half-breeds had begun.
Hillard Mitchell, justice of the peace,
and Indian trader at Duck lake, detailed
his experience Mt Batoche and his CONVEX
satlon with the prisoner. He said that
Rlel was bitter against The government,
ana particularly against Sir John Mca-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
THE SUGAR BOUNTY.
Grave Suspicious that the Government is
Being Overreached.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., July 30.-The
drawback allowed by the government to
sugar refiners on all refined sugars ex-
ported to foreign countries amounts to a
substantial bounty. 1t is so large that
American refiners are able to supply the
Canadian market in competition with
sugar refiners, and it is said that the low
price at which high grades of sugar are
sold in Canada has compelled many of the
refiners to discontinue the business The
British minister has submitted, through
the customary channels, the appeals OF
the Canadian refiners to the Secretary Of
the Treasury. There has been a well
founded suspicion for some time that the
government is being Overreached in
the amount paid as drawbacks, and the
whole business is now to be thoroughly
Investigated. 1t is calculated that the
amount paid to reiiners is now twenty-five
per cent more than the amount collected
as duty. The Secretary of the Treasury
has called for reports from collectors at
ports where refined sugar is exported and
the investigation now begun will shortly
end in the cutting of another treasury
leak
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
with Sail and Oar.

A Montreal despatch says that two New
York lads, Henry Wiman and Harry Tay-
lor by name, have arrived in that city in
an open ten foot Whitehall boat, having
rowed and sailed the whole distance from
Staten Island, in New York bay, via the
Hudson river and the New York State
canals, to Oswego, thence by Lake Onta-
rio and down the whole length of the st.
Lawrence to Montreal. They awaited
themselves of various tows, but the great
er part of the journey was done by sail or
oar. The distance traversed was between
one thousand and one thousand two hum
bred miles. The youths contemplate de-
scending the st. Lawrence to its junction
with the Rchelieu, thence by Lake Cham
plain to Whitehall and the Hudson river
home. They are respectively the sous of
Erastus Wiman, of Staten Island, and
Cortlandt Taylor, of Wall street, New
York.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
A SHAM BATTLE BECOMES REAL.


PHILADELPHIA, July 31.-At a sham
battle yesterday afternoon, at Coneaut
lake, between the 18th regiment of in
fantry, and battery b., Of Pittsburg,
commanded by Captain Hunt, the in
fantry attacked the battery in excellent
style, and were repulsed. In renewing
the attack the infantry men grew eX-
cited and uncomfortable, and bore down
steadily into the mouths of the roaring
cannon. The Color company, Governor S
Guard, OF Erie, Pa, charged the center
section of the battery, and in the attack
the regimental colors was shot to pieces
and Corporal Baker, of the Color guard,
was hit with IA gun wad and badly hurt
After the colors were planted on the cap
tured guns, Kimmet, of the battery
while attempting to capture the colOrs
was shot in the face and distigIred fol
life. Adjutant Braden and Lieutenant
Campbell and twelve men of the infantry
were terribly burned in the face and in
iured.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
CHANGING TOO GOOD FOR ME-"
what n Massachusetts Murderer Saws of
HimseIf-Supposed to be Insnne.


Maiden, Mass, Aug. 2.--patrick Ma
loney who murdered Patrick Commons. a
section hand, Friday night, between At
kinson, n. H., and Haverhill, Mass, was
taken from the lookup at Plaistaw last
night by the Haverhill officers and brought
to Haverhill for safe Keeping The
prisoner said 81 killed him about five
o'clock, - and when the officer said "who,"
he said, that man" When passing near
the spot where ConnOrs was found he
said changing is too good for me- isn't
ity' A large piece of railroad iron fifteen
inches long, was found near the place
where the crime was committed,
and it is thought by the Of
ticers that this is what Maloney
used to kill Connors with. Maloney's
boots fitted to the footprints found around
the tracks and Tailed exactly with the
marks. The place where the crime was
committed is one mile west of Atkinson
Depot, n. H., and about a hundred rods
from the line, the crime being committed
in the state of Massachusetts. The of
fCers think the man is insane, as he de
lights in talking of blood and of killing
men. Connors, the victim is said to have
been of a very quiet disposition.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
Poverty and Suffering.

~ was dragged down with debt, poverty
ana suffering for years, caused by Il sick fami-
y and large bills for dOctOring.
/ was completely discouraged, until one
year ago, by the advice OF my pastor | com
ncnccd using Hop Btters, and in one month
we were all well, and none of us have seen
sick day since, and want to su to all poor
men, you can keep your families well Il year
with Hop }lttcrs for less than one doctors
visit will cost. know it,
A WORKINGMAN.
~ NLnc genuine without a bunch of green
II cps on the white label. Shun all the vile,
POISONOUS stuff with Hop Hops" in their
name.
Maya, d&w1m tc
TINS medicine is tor sale by us. BEAUPRE
" LOWRY, Corner Church and Bank SITS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

CHICAGO, Aug 2-The balloon ascension
race between Professors Tollvert and
Smith occurred yesterday afternoon at the
South End. Prof. Tollvert's balloon
collapsed when at height of 1900 feet
He hung to the trapeze and the ropes
caught on some telegraph wires in the
descent Tollvert's spine was fractured,
recovery is doubtful. Prof Smith landed
four minutes later and received serious
bruises on his body.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

Eight White Men Brutality Slaughtered
by Indians Near he Cypress Hills.

REGINA, n w. T., August "A des-
patch received by Governor Dewdney
states that eight white men, working for II
man named Sands, We're brutally slaugh-
tered by band of Indians on Thursday
The scene of the attack is Il point in the
Cypress Hills, thirty-eght miles south of
Maple Creek. From the meagre details
received it appears that Sands's men were
unexpectedly pounced upon by the red
skins. Quite IA number escaped by swim
ming across lake and taking refuge in
an old mill. The police have started in
pursuit from Regina and Medicine Hat.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
7 axe all in all.

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And that they will cure when any or all Of
these, sinRly or -cOmbined. Fuil!!U
of this.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
Nervous Debilitateu men

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
Refusal to Carry the Mails.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 1.-The difficulty
between the Pacific Mail Steamship COM
pany and the Washington postal authori-
ties eliminated yesterday in the absolute
refusal by the company,to carry the mails
for Central and South American ports,
excepting those for Mexico and Costa
Rico from which countries the Pacific
Mail company receives subsidies.
All the mail that was refused by the Pa
cifc Mail company was sent over land to
New York and New Orleans, whence it
will be forwarded to its destination.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

Il YOU are suffering with low and dcprcss-
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Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents bottle
by Druggists.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

NEW YORK, July 3l.-Senor Becerra
minister to this country from the United
States of Colombia has received the follow
ing telegram from Panama:
"Barranquilla has been taken by the
forces of the national government, and
that port will soon be open to commerce
restan has been made prisoner and will
be brought To trial.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
Hardened Liver.

Five years ago | broke down with kidney
and liver complaint and rheumatism. 4I-ytA
since then have been unable to be AZ out
az all. My liver became hard like wood; my
llmhs were putfcd up and filed with water
All the best physicians agreed that nothing
GQuId cure me. resolved to try Hop 15ittcrs;
| nave used seven bottles the hardness has all
gone IRON my liver, the swelling from my
limbs, and II has iCDrked Il miracle i'm my case;
otherwise would have been now in my grave.
j. w. MOREY, Buffalo oct l. 1881
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
The New York Yacht Club Races

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 2.-In the race
between the yachts of the New York yacht
club from New London to Newport the
Puritan of Boston practically won, her
time being "a seconds less than the Pris-
ella. The Puritan Notwithstanding a de
lay caused by an accident to her rigging,
beat the whole fleet.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

PORTLAND, Oregon, August I'm the
case of Hibbs, the defaulting postmaster,
the Justice at the hearing yesterday
gave Judgment sure 1dering the prisoner
to the custody of the United States au-
thorities Hibbs, however, has retained
counsel and his case will be appealed to
the supreme court in Ottawa.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
HE DECLINES TO BE CALLED INSANE,
The Prisoner Surprises His Counsel With
Denial of Insanity-His Only Hope
His Counsel Give Up the Fight
An Exciting Scene.

REGINA, N. w. IT,, July 30-The Riel
trial. to all intents, is fast drawing to n
close, and judgment can be looked for
within the next few days The evidence
adduced yesterday from the examination
of the Crown witness was strong The
documentary evidences is also considered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. "A special
from Massilon says all the miners, about
1900 in number, employed at the ID mines
in the Massilon district. Tuscorawas
valley, stopped work to-day, striking
against reduction of pay.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
Fast lime by Maud 5.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 30.-Maud S
went a mile this afternoon over the Glen
vile track in 2:Osa4. Her time by quarters
was 32$4, l41q, l;35l2.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

insanity. His religious views in.particular
exhibited great mental unsoundness
the afternoon was devoted to expert
testimony as to Riel's sanity, there being
great conflict of opinion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
Evidence for the Defence.

Father Andre was the first witness call
ed. He said he had been intimately asso-
ciated with the half-breeds for quarter
of a century, Riel had been induced to
come to this country by the settlers to as
sist them. The witness had thorough
knowledge of what was going on among
the settlers. He had no knowledge of pc
titiOns having been sent to the govern
ment during the agitation, but he had him
self indirectly communicated with the
government last December with the object
of getting the prisoner out of the country.
The pretentions or claims of the half
breeds changed frequently. After Riels
arrival the government had been notified
three or four times of what was transpir-
ing, The government had promised to
take the matter into consideration.
The government had replied to
one petition by telegram con
corning the old survey, This was an
important concession. At Batoche three
scrips had been issued, and at Duck lake
forty We're given. The witness never
liked talking with the prisoner on reli-
ened the witness, who considered him I'M
doubleday crazy on these subjects, while
on all other points he was sane enough.
Once, at a meeting of priests, the advisi-
bility of allowing such Il man to perform
religious dutses was discussed, and it was
unanimously agreed that the man was
insane. The discussion OF religious or
political subjects with him was like
dangling a red flag before a bull.
Philip Garneau, at present a prisoner
here said he believed Rel was crazy. He
had frequently said so. The prisoner
often kept him awake at night with his
continual praying, Riel declared he was
IA representative of st. Peter, add that he
was going to divide the country between
seven different nations. Riel could do
almost anything with the half-breeds,
who implicitly followed his advice. Father
Fournand had no doubt of the prisoners
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
The News at Ottawa.

OTTAWA, August 1.-The conviction
and sentence of Louis Riel, the rebel
leader is the all-absorbing topic to-day.
Orangemen and English subjects gener-
ally consider it q righteous Judgment
while the French Canadians claim that
the trial was not a fair one.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07
Riel Receives sentence.

WINNIpEG, Man, Aug. 2.-Louis Riel
the rebel leader, was yesterday afternoon
found guilty by the jury which recommend
ed him to the mercy of the crown. Riel
was sentenced to be hanged on the 18th
of September, at Regina. Judge Richard
son said he could hold out no prospect of
reprieve or interference by Her Majesty,
Riel took the result cOOlly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-08-07

Even at this early stage it appears evi-
dent the defence intend relying to a great
extent upon the insanity plea. The cross
examination of the witnesses, which all
expected would be severe, was little more
than formal to-day.
Riel takes copious notes of everything,
and since the production of his utimatum
to Major Crozier and the threat to General
Middleton to massacre the prisoners if
anything happened to the women and
children, he has been evidently taking
more notice of the proceedings.
General Middleton was present in the
court all the. afternoon. 1t is expected
he will be called ON tomorrow
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
IN GENERIL,

Fearman's pork. packing house, in Ham
llton, Ontario, was burned ON Sunday,
Loss about 100000.
Parker +. Daily, n cornetist of Jersey
City, was arrested by the police Monday
night while preparing to jump from the
Brooklyn bridge.
Samuel Lautz, prominent citizen of
Shenandoah county, Virginia, committed
suicide on Sunday by taking laudanum.
He was pecuniarily embarrassed.
fire at Macon, Miss, Monday morn
ing, destroyed four stores and damaged
four other buildings, Loss, $50, 900 ::
insurance about half that amount.
Alice Snively, aged 16 years daughter
of n well-to-do farmer near Waynesboro,
Maryland, hanged herself in her fathers
cellar last Saturday. She had been I'M
well for some time.
Arthur b. Wakelee murdered his wife
by cutting her throat and then committed
suicide by shooting himself in the heart,
in Toledo, Ohio, on Sunday night.
Jealousy was the cause.
The temperature in Washington ON
Sunday and Monday reached 935 in the
shade. This is about TO- above the aver
age temperature of the middle of june in
that city for many years.
The charges of peculation, gross favor
itism, &C., brought against the managers
of the government insane asylum at
Washington, have been examined by the
board of visitors and declared unfounded,
Henry L. McGeary, wealthy young
man of Pittsburg, committed suicide
Monday morning by shooting himself
through the head, because he Ind lost a
lawsuit. His father and brother had
committed suicide.
A telegram from Keene, N. H., saws
that Henry Hale of New York, a wealthy
furniture dealer, arrived there on Sunday
night, for the purpose of helping his
brother, the ex-governor. He has ex-
amined the assets of his brother, and
believes that he will pay 100 cents on the
dollar, provided he be given a proper
opportunity by his creditors.
In Pittsburg Monday n contractor
named John Shields, excavating for the
foundation of building in one of the
streets, fired blast without warming,
and several persons passing ut the time
were hit by flying stones. Three of them
John Connors, Mary Lasky and Mrs.
Dietrich-were dangerously injured, and
it is feared Connors may die.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
GLiSGOU.

Special Correspondence Of Gazette and journal.
GLASGOW. June ~. The strawberry
and ice cream festival held by the ladies
Of the Pencader Presbyterian Church of
this place on the 9TH and 10th insts. was
II complete success, and reflected great
credit ON those who took part in it. Over
500 was realized, with which we under
stand the ladies intend purchasing book
case for the PASTORS library.
The Methodist Church of this place,
completed about six months ago, is a
very neat frame structure, Hastily painted,
and its appearance is being still further
improved by having placed around it a
very handsome fence of square pickets,
which will be painted to correspond with
the colors on the building, and the
grounds are to be graded and carefully
sodded.
The wheat crop has greatly improved
within the last month and although the
prospect is still poor il is thought by our
farmers to be much better than it was.
The country around is improving very
much. Many of the farmers are lessening
their tillage for grain and turning Their
attention to grass and stock farming and
think it pays them better. A number OF
them have combined and erected Far
banks cattle scale at cost of S175 and
intend weighing and experimenting in
stock feeding in order to understand the
business as well as they can.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
NEW CASTLE.


ht hsOtuNNSs
Special Currespundrncru Of Gazette and Journal
New CASTLE, June Ia Children's day
was observed by several Of our churches
yesterday. At the Methodist Church III
the morning the programme consisted of
singing and reading, and an address on
children's day, by the pastor, the Rev. I.
i. Terry. In tile evening Mr.. Terry
preached a sermon to young men, taking
his text from Ecclesiastics xI, .. The
church which was made beautiful by
tastefnlly arranged decorations, was
crowded morning and evening.
Services were held ut the Presbyterian
church at 3 O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
The school under the direction of the
pastor had prepared some very beautiful
music, which was well rendered during
the service, The pastor made an appro-
PIRATE address to- the Young, taking ms II
subject the words, "A good name is rather
to he chosen than great riches" A very
large audience was present. Children
day services We're also held III the colOred
churches.
Anne Eliza Finney, a colored girl aged
IL years, was arrested by Constable Lam
caster. on Saturday, ON Il warrant issued
about two months ago, since which time
the prisoner had succeeded i'll Guiding the
grasp Of the law. She was charged with
stealing $40 and some clothing from
Mary Irons, colorcd. At II hearing before
Squire Janyier Miss Finncy was placed
under bail of $50 for her appearance at
court and being unable To give the re-
quired bond was placed in prison to await
n trial.
J,scob Saunders. the newly-appointed
| engineer, mntle trial of the new fire
engine on Saturday afternoon, and, after
having given it Il hard test, pronounced
| it ia excellent condition for work
A horse belonging to John f. Brady
became unmnagabe at the railroad stu
ton On Saturday and broke both shafts
of thr wagon.
lnrgo numbers of l7-year locusts made
their appearance in and around this plnc,
| yesterday.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-06-18
-77----'--4=a =
Wanamakfr's.

PHILADELPHIA, June Is, 1883.
Why sell goods for less
than their value? To sell
them.
Why sell them for half?
Why throw away SO large a
part of the money? To sell
them quickly. 49,.
Why sell them SO quickly?
Various reasons. To bring
here two million people a
month when trade is said to
be dull. To keep trade lively !;
to Danish dulncss. Sometimes
we buy Tor half it's fair, then,
to sell for half. The faster
we sell the more we buy and
the more we buy the cheaper
we buy. Sometimes we get
stuck" as the boys and mer-
chants say and then we are
glad to get half of our money
back. But the best reply in
cludes them ALTO make the
store a resort for every citizen,
every neighbor, every visitor,
every traveler-to make il
the talk of the town and
country-to make our people
say in Bon Marche, in the
/; in Whiteley's, lit isn't
like Wanamaker's."
But we seek a larger result
than mere notoriety. We
mean to have it understood
from one end of the land to
the other that here is the place
to buy, not only because ones
money goes further here, but
also because the things we
keep are new and fresh and
sound and right.
Our name already stands
for a certain forwardness in
trade. We mean to have if
stand for thorou0hneee a,,o.,,
way. We. mean to have
statesmen saying over their
counters a thousand miles
away, as they say already
in Philadelphia, Wilmington,
Reading, Trenton, Harrisburg,
I'VE sell our goods on Wana-
maker principles"
There's a higher aim and a
farther reach than the selling
OF much for little. 1t is to
have whatever we sell reliable,
right. We fixed that aim and |
set that reach when we made F!
the rule; Bring 6ach aohaf- |
e'er .r0a get II Jou'd rather