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THE DSLR Ot (THEY GAVE | BEFORE SUPREME COUR (Continued from page 11.) Sister Basil Called. Sister Basil was called to the stand, following Mr. Tilley's ad. dress to the jury, and her examina- tion was conducted. by Mr. Tilley. She said that her lay name was Miss Johanna Curran, and that her l.ome was in Holyoke, Mass., 'that she joined the Order of the Sisters of Charify in May, 1888, and had been in this city ever since. She was six teen years of age when she joined. Witness told of the constitution governing the community, and re- ferred 10 changes made in it by Archbishop Spratt in 1012.3, reduc ing the term of office of" Mother Superior from six to three years, and of giving the Sisters of eight years' profession, and living at the Mother House, the right to vote. Mother General Frances Regis was first elected in July, 1913. Sister Gab- riel served in this capacity before her. In April, 1916, witness put in a report to the Mother Superior as required by the constitution -as re- gards how the rules and constitu- tion were heing observed. At the mention of this report Mr. McCarthy, counsel for the defence, objected to it being presented, whereupon Mr. Tilley stated that it was part of the evidence. He must put in the report as it formed a chain of evidence of circumstances. The charges to the Mother Superior were made on April 18th, 1916. Mr. McCarthy held that the report on the charges went far beyond the charge before the court. Only mat. ters that affected the defendants should be used. Mr. Tilley said that everything that related to the Mother Superior should be used. All communica tions between the Sister Basil. and the Mother Superior should be made known. He wished to give the events which led up to the abduc- tion, . * Made Startling Charges. The court allowed Mr. Tilley to read the letter of complaint sent by Sister Basil to the Mother Superior, and it was a most scathing one on the management, or rather misman- agement of the alfairs at the orphan. age. In her report Sister Basil charged that the children were dll-treated, or to use her own words, 'treated like little animals." Their treatment at times was brutal, and on more than one occasion lay persons had threatened to call in the police. Novices, she said, were incapable of "keeping the children elean, and con- ditions were in :a most deplorable state. Things had been dene which were in violation of the laws of the land and the guilty parties were liable to prosecution. Children had been subjected to hardships. Child- ren under school age had been left alone, and in some cases had been allowed to become degenerates. The Sisters and the institution had been scandalized. Thousands of dollars were being squandered which was the property of the poor, while the institution had at Hs head a person who had not the intelligence of a three-year- old child. Some of the members of the Order had no regard for the truth, In her charges Sister Basil also had some pointed remarks to make about the heating system at they orphanage.' She said that the steam heating plant had been thrown 'out and an inferior system installed at a cost of several thousands dollars, and while all this was going on God's poor were suffering. The re- port also mentioned a Mr. MoPher- HER VINOL AFTER SICKNESS It Completely Restored Her Strength Brooklyn, N. Y--~"Pneumonia left me weak and tired, with pains under my shoulder blades, a bad cough and no appetite. Five bottles of Vinol restored my strength and health. I gained in weight and ny cough dig aj red.""--Mrs. B. ichter, 13a enhan St., Brooklyn, N. Y. This is because Vinol is a consti- tutional, cod liver and iron remedy which creates an appetite, aids diges- tion, enriches the blood and in this natural manner restores health and strength, Formula on every bottle, Show it to your doctor. He knows. Mahood's Drug Store, Kingston Also at the best druggist in all On tario towns. AA A AAA AA AAA son as having put in the new steam plant. Mr. McPherson, it was al leged, was a nephew of the Mother Superior. "These are plain facts," wrote Sister Basil, after her lengthy list of charges on the management of the institation, "and if you can show me where I am wrong I will make an apology." - Sister Basil declared that the Sisters of the institution lived in terror of the Mother Superior. "Did you get any reply from Mother Regis on your charges?" asked Mr. Tilley. "I did not get any reply," was the answer, Interviewed Archbishop. "A week later the archbishop came to make a pastoral visit," add- ed the witness. "According to the community law, he was called upon to make a visit every year. It was four years since his last visit. 1 saw the archbishop, and he would not listen #0 me. [I thanked him. The next day the archbishop eon- tinued his visit, and I went into de- tails as to how the children were being used. I told him how the in- fants were being handled. They were put to sleep on hardwood floors, and one day each week put to bed with just a crust of bread to eat; how they were left alone in dark passages, with no Sisters to speak to them, and sometimes with drunk. en men, dirt was left on"their faces, and they were put to sleep on cold rubber without sheets. "When 1 asked the archbishop if he had received a report he said, 'Yes, 1 know all about it." I asked him to 0 to the basement. He did so. He agreed that novices and Sist- ers were to blame. Withess said she told the arch- bishop that Mother Regis was the responsible party. She also criticiz- ed the change made in the heating system, and charged that the arch- bishop knew that it was not right to have the system changed, whereupon the archbishop said, "I do not think I do know." Witness- had her authority from the foreman on the job and two other men, and her statements could be verified by oth- 818 as well. She told the archbishop that # he did not know that he should know, that it was his duty to know. 'At this he got angry. Mother Regis was given internal authority at the home, which he would not give to others. Write Another Letter. Witness said that on May 8th, 1916, e wrote' a letter to the Archbishop, | this letter was read by her coun- ¢ In it she stated that it was with spleasure that she brought to his . great violations of the consti- She begged leave to lay be- hith a matter he should know. 1 to do with the report from Sis- ind lay people of a strange rela- hip between him and the Mother o Reference was made to ng gone to her room during ight to give her a massage for rary illness i s pointed out that the Arch- | ad stated that he had no au- 1 the home, yet he meddled with trifling things. It was charged that an injustice had been done to Sisters in the orphanage in the vot. ing for a Mother Superior. stated that as she got no reply from her letter to the Arch- bishop, and as there were no changes in the ocnditions, she then commenc- ed to prepare her report for Rome. She secured a typewriter, as nothing would be accepted at Rome but type- writing. It was known around the institution that she had the letter in preparation. It was mailed on Sept. 13th .1916, and on the night of Sept. 14th the attempt was made to take her away. thority Made Raid on Her Room. Mr .Tilley then questioned Sister Basil about the attempt made to get her out of the orphanage, and she went into all the details. "Between 9.30 and 10 o'clock at night a man came into her room," she said. "I djdn't knew whos was at the time. "I heard a rap at the door! 1 only had on one article of clothing. I was just:about to go to bed, and as soon as 1 heard the rap I got behind the door. [I thought it was one of the Sisters coming, but almost before [ had. time to think a man ran into the 'oom and grabbed hold of me. He shook his finger at me and said, 'Shoo shoo.' I started to scream. Sister Mary Magdalene came into the roorh and said, 'We are going to take you to a sanitorium in Montreal. She was the local supervisor of the orphanage, "I kept on screaming ,and the next thing | knew 1 was lying on my back on the bed. The man, whom I found later on to be a policeman, laid me on the bed. Sister Mary Vincent and Sister Mary Alice came into the room shortly afterwards. Sis- ter Mary Vincent is a member of the Council, and Sister Mary Alice of the Mother House. [I said, 'O my God, Mary Vincent and Mary Alice, are you in this too? There never was anything mean in this community but what you were in it' 1 could not move my limbs. The policeman put his knee on my right side, and held me on the bed. Then they started to dress mén. I begged to see Father Mea, Sister Magdalene said, "You can't see him dressed. liké this' I said, 'He can just as well as this man in here! One sister tried to put on my stockings. = Another sister said to the policeman, 'Why did you not bring another man? Would Report to Rome. Witness remarked that the Arch- bishop appeared to be very much an- noyed over her statements. She in- formed him that unless remedies were brought about sic would report mat- ters to Rome. At this the Arch- hishon said, "1 don't care." Witness thought that this last con: versation she had 'with the Arch- bishop occurred in April, 916. A week later the Archbishop came back and asked to see her. He told her it was not her duty to complain; and asked her not to write to Rome, say- Ling: "Maybe I will give you some- thing or do something for you." Wit- ness said: "I want nothing from you, Your Geace. All I want is what the rules. give me, work to do, a bite to eat, clothes to wear, and decent treat- ment. This is all I ask., I was net seeking office, and am not seeking it i _THE UND THAT 33 \ quslity. 333338333 #43 '= GALT, now. - I left after this, The dates for this conversation 1 will be able to give later." , Witness then started to tell how she was dressed, when Mr. Tilley ex- hibited an old black skirt, a much worn dark waist, and an old black veil, to the members of the jury . The skirt was fitted out with a piece of string, which was to be tightened one would tie a string on a paper bag. Witness said these garments were put on her. veil was thrown over her head. Witness, referring again to the time the police officer entered her room, stated that she did not tell him to come in when he knocked. He came of his own free will. On one occa- sion, whensshe appealed to be allow- ed to see Father Mea, Sister Mary Magdalene said: "I give you my word of honor that I will let you see Father Mea before you leave this place." Was Not Crazy. Witness told of a conversation she had with the man who entered the room. She asked him for his name, and he said he was a policeman, "My God." said the witness, "who sent you out here?" + The man said: "The Archbishop and the Chief of Police." "And are you going to take me to an asylum?" asked the witness. "And the police officer replied, 'Yes."" Witness then asked the police con- stable if he thought she was crazy, and he replied "No, 1 do not think Je lives in Constant Fear UCH idaas often dominate the mind of the sufferer from Ww" nervous exhaustion or neur- asthenia. He may be strong and active physically, but he finds himself unable to concentrate fearful to depend on himself, and shrirking at the thought of any responsibility. Somo fear to ke in 9 pe? Fear brings worry and an irri- - tation of the nerves, so is interrupted and ceting peo- io hile others Tive in ComEart: . morbid dread of the future, fear- the mind, Food. a crowd, Mr, Laurence E. 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Sister Basil then told about her calling again and again to see Father Mea. She appealed to Sister Mary Alice, but the latter said that she had no influence. Witness said, "Ask them anyway." She was then told that Father Mea knew all about the plans for her removal. Sister Mag- dalene said she had handed Father Mea a letter about it. Witness said she wanted to go to her trunk; which was in her room, to secure some hand- kerchiefs, but that this permission was refused. Later she was taken off the bed and put on a chair by the policeman. Shortly afterwards an- other man entered her room. At this time witness was about Sister Mary Alice said something about putting a wrap on her, but Sis- ter Mary Magdalene said, "It will be warm on the train." The trip downstairs to the waiting taxi was then described by the wit- ness. On the way downstairs she said that Constable Naylon put his thumb under her chin. Previous to this he had put a piece of cloth over her mouth when she screamed. He did it a second time, and it almost took her breath away. --When witness protested the con- stable said, "Well, you won't keep quiet." He did not put the cloth over her mouth as long as she kept quiet. "1 screamed for Father Mea as they took 'me downstairs," added the wit- ness. "Sister Mary Magdalene said, "You are going to the: House of Pro- vidence. Father Mca can see you in the. morning.' Just after I was put in the auto, and the car was going to start, I saw Father Mea standing in the doorway . I cried out to him that they were going to take me away o an asylum. Sister Magdalene told Rim that they were but obeying the Superior-General, and that she was being taken to Montreal to an asy- Tum." ---- , Called for Authority." At this Father Mea said, "Where is your legal authority?" NE The constable said, "I have it in my pocket." The policeman hesi- tated for a moment, but finally got out of the car and weit inside the or- age and had a conversation with ather Mea . 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