The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-06-07
BaiIed in the Paltry Sum of $1,000.

BaiIed in the Paltry Sum of $1,000.
DENIsoN, June G.-[Special. o-day 8
sun shone down upon the most excited
scene ever witnessed in Denison. Henry
Burke was brought over from Sherman, at
noon. by Sheriff Douglass and special dep
uties and taken to Raft hotel, followed by
a large mob, thence up the front stairs, down
back through the alley to the Southern
hotel. into front room in quiet corner OF
the house, and guarded by two officers
At the trial his attorney waived personal
appearance, and it was decided
tret il was best to return him at once
to sherman. When the party arrived at
The railroad crossing the iagmen informed
them the Sherman train had gone AT
once, Burke, who was very pale and great
ly excited made several leaps Tor the
Mineola train, then about starting, the
posse in run after him. He boarded the
front coach and hid beneath a seat, the
officers all taking position on the platform
Then came at full run a mob of 200 men,
flashing reyolvers, with Bayless i'll tie Lead.
Bayless passed around the front OF the en-
glne, boarded the platform on the DINER
side with cooked revolver in his hand
and another ready. As he did SO TOUR olilGerS
covered him with revolvers. but unmlndlui
Of these, and the fact that the yardmen had
given the signal for full head OF steam he
was forcing bis way into the coach when
some grabbed him from behind and pulled
him of the train, which had Stacked up by
a signal from one of the mob to stop.
Again the train shot ahead at terrific speed.
Tue ward master had opened the gate at
Central crossing, and away she sped, ieav-
trsa
that Burke will be taken to Dallas. Inc
sheriff said it would b. over his dead BODY
If they got the prisoner, and was badly
shaken up.
TIE TRIAL.
Long before the hour set for the trial the
hall was filled with crowd OF eager ana
excited men. At Las counsel announced
ready. By mutual agreement, personal
appearance was waived, the prisoners
COUNSEL stating he was sure from what he
had learned on the streets defendant would
mot leave alive, He wanted to offer no OBJ
stacle to a fair and impartial trial. The
state then read two comp aints, one for Sc
duction and the other for rape. and it was
agreed that the evidence to be offered should
stand good in either case and no advantage
be taken of informalities. Here loud
voice in the rear room called Bayless, who
went out, with what purpose has been de-
tailed already.l
The defense claims a defect in the seduc-
ton complaint, in that 1t did not allege
promise to marry, which was at once rem
edied, upon which plea OF not guilty was
The state then proceeded to read the affi-
In addition to those given at the inquest
were the following:
James Taylor, night clerk of the Binkley
house, swore to 'roomlng" the party In
double rooms, Nos. and 10, Miss Bayless
being given II; th considerable beer was
taken To these rooms; the party left in time
for the ll:30 train; he with man named
Martin saw the party come down stairs: the
women were so drunk they STUN bled and
the men putting arms about their waists
supported them; the girls waved their hands
about their heads and shouted; he and Mar
Tin then went to their rooms and found
them very much disordered; the beds were
used: also, the towels and water; saw
thirteen empty beer bottles in the rooms;
the party did not come down alter supper.
Charles Anthony, day porter at the Blink
ley, swore he took four bottles of beer to
rooms and 10 at o'clock in the after
noon, and at four more, at I;3o four
more.
James Fitzgerald, waiter at the same
house. SAYS he took twelve bottle Of beer,
one champagne TO rooms and 10 between
sumner and ii; found the door locked each
time aud the middle doors closed; went to
room s each time; but once to 10 because
that bell rung; received an order Tor
bottle of wine and q s. bill; when he re-
turned with the wine he was given a
quarter and told 10 say nothing; the man
who came TO the door (Burke) was undressed,
there was no light in the room 10 then, but
one in the hall and In 8.
Nellie Douglass. chambermaid, swore
che showed the parties to rooms s
and 10 before supper; they had music
aud dancing in the parlor before
they took the rooms; everything was in
order; after they were gone che found the
beds had been used, the ticks pressed down,
snreads in disorder the towels and water
used, and q lot Of empty beer bottles in
room s. passing up stairs once
she looked through and nd saw ao, the the
nerties leave the rooms alter snapper.
FredHughe's and Miss Mooie statements
were as gwen at the inquest.
Then Bayless, having returned to the
os,lrt room looking excited and furious,
was sworn, and showed two letters, which
I've said we're In his dead daughters writing.
They were offered in evidence. but TO be
Vent from the public. As your reporter
V2s about 10 get them they were seized by
Dtkers, states attorney, and Withdrawn
from the court files.
RavIess svore be FIRST saw Burke today
knew he had been acquainted with his
daughter six weeks Thursday two weeks
ago mis- daughter jokiDgly told him he
would have 70 get him new help on asking
~. n she was going TO leave, she replied
ne was; Bayless then asked II she was
gyfng into the drug business young drug
al having paid her some attention she
hsvered no, sbe'preferred railroading, and
70 his question a. 10 how many railroad
loyers che had, she answered only one
n - t. nh ffGu INF
be hardly knew how 10 answer bis aaugh.
Ter. He spoke very highly Of Burke and OF
Aat 4 good reputation be had through the
-. Bayless was away on the morning OF
~ tragedy en- route through Denison
Esout baying time TO 20 home; had ar
IN At stringtovn when telegram an
la4pcing his daughters late reached MN
came directly home.
Nbe ststs made an attempt to have de-
Srdautis character shO n up, but after ar
kmept desisted. This argument brought
o. come remarks on 10th sides that were
r6ber Ill-timed.
kosa Smith, q negroes washeryoman,
frrre 10 the cosditi0n OF The undefclotnlng
~ Tor deceased after the tragedy. dur
= vrbirb come very plain talk was en-
Gred An attempt was made BY the oe-
70 20 read q statement today BY
IL Bsvless, when the state
objected on the ground tnat
Ker she bad given the sietement ne
brcrus frantic and Der signature and oath
ct1ld not Be taken. The statement vas
rsfber uuimportant, giving only the lady
oririor Of efFsirs. but saying her daughter
cone into her room about O'Clock the
~ - on The eherman trip. slept With Der
= hsd come general conversation before
Iinr ~ pleeue did not bear Der girl say |
a. vs. engaged % Burke, but thought shs |
vouid have told her mother hsd h.terNAro
beard her daughter say y - iooii.h 70
10 tel When yOu were engAFee
Tbe evidence cl0ssd win this, When argu- !
rent beloved