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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
BRENNAN TRIPLE HANGING
JOHN AND BRADY RUTHERFORD
AND JOE GooDsON, NEGROES,
WERE EXECUTED
FOR THE MURDER OF THOS. DWYER
January 30, '96-Fifteen Thousand peo-
pie Witnessed the Hanging-John
Rutherford's Mother Made a
Demonstration in the Crowd.

Brennan, Tex, May 2O.-(Special.) AT
2;lO today the trap was sprung which
made corpses of John and Brady Ruther.
ford and Joe GoodsOn. who murdered Mr..
Thos Dwyer on the afternoon of January
30 1896.
The bodies dangled without a twitch,
and all the necks being broken, the three
were declared dead by County Health
Officer T. o. Hines. Brady Rutherford
after the lapse of II ID minutes, and
the other two after 10 IL minutes.
At $3.50 this morning Brady Rutherford
was baptized by Rev. A. l.. Sledge (col-
ored Of Chappell HILL the same who some
weeks ago baptized John Rutherford and
Joe Goodson. At 1915 the death war,
rant was read. At / 80 the bus contain
ing the prisoners and guards left the Jail
for Washington county's "Tyburn," to
the southeast of town, arriving there at
40. and pressing through the immense
crowd of 1000 people arrived at the scat
fold with considerable difficulty.
At O'Clock all three asccnded the steps
of the scaffold with firm steps and took
their places on the seats placed for them.
All made short speeches, protesting their
innocense and asking both their friends
and enemies to meet them in heaven.
During the services on the scaffold. con-
Quoted by Revs. Ballard, Sledge and Cole
John Rutherford's mother in the crowd,
raised a great shout and had to be held.
Sheriff league was assisted in adjust
ing the nooses by Sheriffs Purl of William
son and Glenn of Austin counties. In
fifty minutes from the time of springing
the trap the bodies were cut down. and
that of GOodson turned over to Drs. Ray
sor and Langhorn of Cappell Hill, who
had purchased it for dissection, while
those of the Rutherfords were turned
over to their relatives for burial.
The day was beautiful one and the
crowd, the majority of whom were ne
groes, has never been seen in Brenham
before.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28

Justin. Tex, May 2O.-(Specal.)-In
the neighborhood of $500 has been re-
ceived here for the relief of cyclone suf
ferers.
The people of this vicinity have con-
trbuted great many articles of cloth
ing and provisions and assisted in car
ing for the injured and homeless.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
THE WORK OF RELIEF.

Contributions Pouring Into the District
Recently Swept by the Cyclone.
Terrell, Tex, May 20.-(Special.)- THE
relief committee reported having raised
:S130 for the Sherman sufferers. Pre-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28
CYCLONE VICTIM DEAD.

Justin. Tex, May 20.-(Special. MIR.
Ed. Reynolds. one of the cyclone victims,
died this evening at | o'clock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-05-28


2 Id, ilI-N.ND IhF4SB1 TEXANS,
Memphis, May 21.-A special to the
Commercial-Appeal from Birmingham,
Ala, says:
The sixty-sixth annual assembly of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church of the
United States began here today at the
new First Cumberland church, Rev. NJ
b. Dewitt of Springfield. Mo-. the retir.
ing moderator. being in the chair.
The opening sermon was preached nv
the retiring moderator, his subject he
ing Redemption. Corrective and Con
quering Gospel of Christianity the u
innate Religion"
The church was packed almost to suf-
location with visitors and delegations.
The moderator made the announcement
of the death of T. G. Blake, the stated
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
CUBAN BRIEFS.

Arkansas is sending company of
recruits to Cuba.
A stranger is recruiting soldiers for
Cuba at Kokoma, Ind.
Major Circujuda, who killed Maceo,
has been promoted colonel.
Large re-inforcements for Cuba are
preparing in the United Staes.
Cuban company of recruits raised
near Cairo and sent to New Orleans.
Floresville Cuban club denounces
Weyler and petitions the United States
for relief.
Cuban sympathizers at Dallas en-
dorse the Mills resolution and affirm
faith in her independence.
If reports of the treachery of Ma
Geo prove true Congressman Culp
wants United States to act.
A company for Cuba has enlisted
in Kansas, the recruits number 20,
and they hail from Larned.
Maceo is now said to have met his
death by installing the enemy's force
for that of Sanchez, and was among
them and fired on before he discov-
cred his mistake.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
PREVENTED A LYNCHING.

Upton, Mo-, Dec. IA mob appear
ed at the county Jail last night and
demanded to be admitted to the cell
of Isham Vaughan, who is charged
with having murdered his aunt, Mrs.
Nancy Birdson, who reared him. Sher-
iff Born, fearing mob violence had
previously taken Vaughan to Jeffer-
son City. When he assured his visi-
tors that Vaughan was not in Jail the
mob dispersed.
Mrs. Birdson was murdered Friday
evening at her home four miles south
of here, being shot to death while
standing in her dooryard. Robbery
is supposed to have been the object.
Vaughan was arrested on informa-
ton furnished by his wife and her
father, named Williams. They stat
ed that Vaughan left home early Fri
day evening, taking his gun and stat
ing that he was going hunting. He
did not return until one o'clock in the
morning. His clothing and gun were
foudn to be bloodstained and it is now
learned that he was seen in the vicini-
ty of his aunt's home. on the evening
of the murder.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
AGIN THEHOSs RACE.

st. Louis. Dec. 14.-Some of the min
listers Of this city have declared war
against the South Side race track and
declare they will not stop until it
is closed. At the Lafayette park
Methodist church last night, Rev. G.
III. Werthen' preached a sermon on
gambling and its effects on the NOR
ais of the community. He paid par
ticular attention to the race course
evil, and took the South Side track
as an illustration of the harm it has
done. He said in part: within three
blocks of this church, most gigantic
iniquity has been in existence for a
number of weeks. refer to the South
Side race course, which has with great
persistence prosecuted its nefarious
work through all kinds of weather.
1t has gone on corrupting the morals
of the people and, so far as 1 know,
neither hand nor voice has been rails
ed against it. asked tradesman,
a resident nearby, why he never came
to church. He replied that his bust
ness prevented it. l asked him if he
had been to the races. He hesitated
a moment and then said that he had
been there one afternoon.
"What is the harm of going to a
horse racer" he says.
81 answered: You are a partaker
of other mems sins by lending your
presence to an undertaking which has
nothing but harm in it,"
Sand this much say to any and all
people who patronize the races. If
people refuse to present themselves
at places of questionable morality pur-
veyors of ungodly sports and amuse-
ments will close"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
A GOOD TRAINER.

The Dreiss Hill fire station, No. 6,
is now all in readiness for fire, the
alarm wires having been connected
and the receiving apparatus put in
place. AS yet the men have not had
a call, although they have been sta
toned there about two months.
They were given a test run to box
233, corner Goliad and Santa Clara
streets, last Friday afternoon, by
Chief Tobin, running against the
Chemical company from Market
street, which resulted in tie for the
two companies.
Although they have been stationed
on the Hill but so short a time DR.
James Stevens, the driver, has train.
ed the horses so well that they ,trot
out of their stalls to be put in the
harness at the tap of the joker like
veterans, when in reality they were
never worked in any manner until
assigned to the new station, which
certainly speaks volumes for the
Doctors ability in handling them.
The men had several visitors yester-
day. as is usual on Sundays. and ev-
eryone seemed surprised at the quick
ness in which the horses had been
trained.
DR.. "Jim" takes great pride in the
animals. who show by their zrute in
stinct the affection they have for him
by following him all over the yard
at his call.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
GERMAN SINGER DEAD.

ST. Louis, Dec. 14.-Martin Kaiser,
said to be the Oldest active member
singer in the United States, honorary
president of the Philadelphia Maen-
nerchor of Philadelphia from 1916 to
1856, one of the founders of the Ger
mania Maennerchor Of Chicago and
an active singer and worker Of the
German singing societies Of the Unit
ed States, is dead at his sons home
in this city.
Martin Kaiser was so years of age.
Mr.. Kaiser possessed a "Saenfier pass
port" which gave him free and pleas
ant entry into every German singing
society of America. 1t was 'vised"
by many of the leading local societies
of America and stands today without
a counterpart in this country and es-
pecially in Europe.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
ANOTHER BANK SUSPENDED.

Hollidaysburg, December 14.-The
First National bank of this place, the
oldest bank i'm this section of the state
and one of the original fifty-seven
National banks in the United States,
suspended business this morning. The
following notice was posted on the
front door:
"On account of heavy drain upon
this bank for the past thirty days, es-
pecially the last two or three days,
the board of directors has decided to
suspend business until further notice."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14

Denver, Col, Dec. Alt is claim
ed by the leaders in the movement to
send troops from Colorado to fight for
Cuban, independence, that more than
1000 men have already been enrolled.
John McAndrews, middle Of the road
Populist candidate for attorney gen.
eral at the recent election, has been
chosen commander with \the tile Of
colonel. In reference to their plans,
Mr.. McAndrews said: "The volunteers
will not leave Denver in small bodies
and by stealth, as was originally pro-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
CHIN Foo LECTURES.
BE SHOWS THE CONTRAST BE-
TWEEN THE TWO SYSTEMS.
What 0onfucius Did For China Chris
tianity Has Not Done For Ameri-
Ca-Wants Fighting Irishmen."

Chicago, Dec. 14.-Wong Chin Foo,
who is credited with being the leader
of society which is gaining ground
in China and which has for it's object
the establishment of a republic in the
land of Confucius, delivered an inter-
esting lecture last night at Kimball
hall upon 1.-THE Philosophy of Confu-
Gus"
The lecturer, who has been in the
United States for more than twenty
years, has made a careful study of our
institutions and national Characters
ties. He was obliged to leave China
in 1873 as a result of his active par
ticipation in an instruction against
the reigning Tartar dynasty, and up
on his arrival in America entered Co
lumbia college, where he studied for
several years. He afterwards spent
several years in the lecture field, but
subsequently took up mercantile bus
mess. About two months ago he be-
came newspaper man, establishing
in this city the Chinese News, which
is the only Chinese paper published in
America.
To reporter today Wong Chin
Foo said: II am compelled to illus
trate to the people of Chicago the
beauties of the Confuscian system,
under which the people of China have
lived in peace and contentedness for
some many hundred of years. I see
so much misery among your people
that l cannot refrain from trying to
point out to your people system I'M
der which these evils do not result in
anything like they do here. I was ex-
PEELED from my own country for try
ing to remedy burden which exist
| ed there, and perhaps you will make
me 60 back home again for doing the
same work here. II I do 60 back to
China 1 want to take $4,000 fighting
Irishmen with me and after they have
helped me free China will guarantee
to furnish $4,000 fighting Chinese to
help them free Ireland"
In the course of his lecture Wong
Chin Foo said: 'YOu have now stud
led the bible for twenty centuries and
have tried to force the Christian re-
ligiOn down the Threats of the social
| ed heather nations, even at the point
of the bayonet. Yet your own people
are no better than the people of other
religions or than they were in the
beginning.
"Confucius teaches us that we
should take care of the present life
| and not go to heaven before we have
done our full work here. He teaches
us that the future life will take care
of itself, if we do our whole duty to
our fellow men here"
Wong Chin Foo then bitterly attack
ed the civil service system in this
country. He declared that civil ser.
vice remained only to minor positions
while the heads of departments were
left undisturbed.
Under the police system Mr.. Foo
said there were cities in China con-
tanning $4,000 inhabitants in which
there was not policeman.
'In Chicago" said he, ''there are
thousands of them and yet n man is
not safe here in broad daylight"
Wong Chin Foo closed the lecture
by saying that the key note Of the
study of Confucius was ''Do unto
others as you would they should do
unto you"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
HARvARD's VARSITY CREW.
A New Stroke That Promises Great
Results.

A New Stroke That Promises Great
Results.
New York. Dec. IA special to
the Mail and Express from Cam
bridge, Mass, says: Harvard's 'varsi-
ty crew has been chosen. Mr. Leh-
man and Capt. Goodrich have an
nounced the following selection: Bull,
Goodrich, Sprague, HOLSTER, Perkins,
'9S; Perkins, 80; Thomson and Ber-
man. The first five of these men
were members of last years crew.
Upon this crew Mr.. Lehman will
spend most of his time until Wednes-
day when he is to sail for Europe,
although of course opportunities will
be given to the other men to show
their ability and some changes may be
made in the next six months. The
two Fights who competed in the trial
were by Goodrich and Perkins.
Goodrich's eight won in Q minutes and
8 seconds. The record for the course
is minutes and % seconds. The
race was rowed in heavy barges by
men who were training only three
weeks and had mastered only the ru-
diments Of a new stroke. For these
reasons Harvard men are hopeful of
turning out a winning crew. The
stroke was great improvement over
any seen at Harvard. 1t was a hard
catch, followed by long steady
sweep through the water with no jer-
king or splashing. 1t sent the heavy
boats along with great speed. The
most noticeable difference from the
old stroke was in the body swing, the
men doubling themselves up like jack
knives at the start and finishing away
back of the vertical line. Jack Moul-
ton of the football team has Joined
the squad and is looked upon as one
of the most promising men and did
powerful work on the water. Rust
is looked upon as the choice for cox
swain. He filled that position ac-
ceptably last season and is looked up
on to do so again. He has the neces-
sary qualifications, being quick, cool
and light.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
WANT THE FIGHT IN CANADA.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 14.-The local
sporting men are discussing a prop
osition made by number of men
from Toronto and Hamilton, Ont,
to have Corbett and Fitzsimmons
meet in Canada. The proposition Is
that a combination be made of well
known Buffalo, Toronto and Hamilton
citizens, and big purse be offered
for the fight to take place in Hamil-
ton. There is hall in that city ca
pable of holding at least 10000 people,
and the Canadians say that they are
reasonably sure of non-interference by
the authorities. 1t is said that a
Hamilton man who is pushing this
scheme is now in New York with the
object of consulting Dan Stuart.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
MACEO'SiDEATH IN FLoRIDA.

Key West, Fla, Dec. 14.-Much
trouble has been experienced in the
past "a hours to prevent trouble be-
tween the Cubans and Spanish resi-
dents, as the latter are bound to cele-
OTIS occurred and had it not been for
the energetic action of the city officials
bloodshed would have followed.
At Yerber City serious trouble is
feared. The mayor has sent the chief
of police to the scene to take prompt
action. A large body of Cubans have
gone from West Tampa to Yerber City
vowing to take the life of any Span
lard found celebrating the death of
MaceO
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
TELEPHONE

1t Was characterized by a Real Fight
by the Mexicans.
The Alamo has fallen after a three
days siege. The final attack on the
old fort was made yesterday after
noon. About thousand people wit
messed the battle at Riverside park
yesterday, the crowds of visitors that
had thronged the city having left last
Saturday.
Those that turned out yesterday
did not see the military display, but
they were given the opportunity of see
ing a real fight. There were no sol
diers to be had to make the fight and
the management engaged about 25O
Mexicans at SO cents a piece to shout
der rifle and shoot blank cartridges.
In order to give the Mexicans more
fighting spirit they were allowed all
the beer they could put under their
belts. They went on the field, ready
to fight for their lives, and they had
not been there long when the OppOrtu-
nifty presented itself. A mighty shout
went up and the fight was on. They
We're hitting each other with anything
they could put their hands on. Be-
fore any serious damage resulted,
however, they were taken to the ex-
position building, where they were
kept until better fit for service. After
they had partially recovered from
their state of inebriety they were
mustered upon the field of battle to
make the last charge and capture the
fort.
The fight was a spirited one, and
while there. were no cannon on hand
large fire crackers answered the pur-
pose. The gallant Davy Crockett was
represented by AL Dupre and Judge
C. NJ. Barnes was Colonel Travis.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
CUBA In ME PULPIT.

Columbus, Ind, Dec. 14.-Elder u.
T. Sweeney, in his sermon at the Ia
bernacle Sunday, created sensation
by exhibiting thewarspirit and declar-
ed that if the Spaniards had murder
ed Gen. Maceo, the Cuban general,
as reported, that the United States
should lose no time in acknowledging
Cuban's independence and leaving
nothing undone to wipe the last YES
tige of Spanish rule from the Ameri-
can continent This exclamation was
followed by a great outburst of ap-
plause.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
A GEoRGETowN BAPTIsING.

Georgetown, Tex, Dec. 14.-(Spe-
cial)-Four more converts were bap-
tised by immersion in the San Ga
briel river yesterday by Rev. Isaac
Sellers, pastor Of the First Baptist
church, where a protracted meeting
has been in session four weeks.
Over one thousand spectators lined
the banks Of the river and Joined in
the singing, making the service very
impressive.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14

that body an action favorable to the
insurgents cause, and which, he con-
tends, will accord to Cubans the rights
of belligerency. They assert, he says,
that the Spaniards had agreed to
abide by the terms of the Geneva Red
Cross agreement for the treatment of
soldiers captured in war, which they
failed utterly to keep, notwithsand-
ing that the Cubans treated the Span
ish captives with great magnanimity.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
SAVE US FROM OUR FRIENDS"


Brer. Gossiper of the Express must
he designing to kill off a rival in
boosting II. B. Johnson for mayor.
Angels will fear no tread where so
many Cuisines men" fail. He writes
as follows:
"If the Republicans want to put up
strong party man for mayor, why
don't they nominate Col. Tom b. john
son, of the Light. The fact that Tom
has built up and made financial sue
cess of the Light, in the face Of pub
fishing every Sunday an editorial ser
mon written by Brer. Messmer, shows
that he has all kinds Of ability in sue
ceeding under adverse conditions, and
such man ought to make good
mayor or anything else"
Oh, spare US, Mr.. Gossiper.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
NINE. HEINE is BURIED.

Paris, Dec. 14.-Mme. Heine, who
was decorated BY the late President
Carnot for her charity, was buried on
Sunday. She leaves 5,500,000 francs
to her adopted daughter, the Duchess
Rivoli and the remainder of her for
tune to be divided between Princess
Joachim Murat's children.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
FRANCO-GERMAN TRANSPORTA-
TION.

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE French consuls
in Germany have ben requested to
submit to M. Bourcher, the minister
Of commerce, reports on the economic
situation in Germany with view to
the development of Franco-German
transportation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
DID NOT GO TO CHURCH.

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE Grand Duke
Nicholas Nicolavitch spent Sunday
with President Faure shooting at
Rambouillet. NJ. Hanitoux and Cen
erals Billot and Boisdeffers were also
among the company. 1t is reported
that the Grand Dukes mission is to
study the army and navy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
MURAD is SAFE.

4 London, Dec. 14.-According to ad-
vices received here from Berlin, Vi
emma and Paris, there is no truth in
the reported escape Of Sultan Murad
from his place of confinement at Con-
stantinople.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
BETTER NAVY FOR FRANCE.

Paris, Dec. Am. Delca's speech
on Saturday has given an important
impulse to the growing agitation for a
better navy. He is not an alarmist, but
is one of the most serious members
of the opposition.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
CHICAGO MARKET.

Chicago, Dec. 14.-Cattle: receipts
1880; market quiet, but steady; Tex
as steers $2.S0@4.15. Sheep receipts
good, grades steady, others weak.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
oUEsADA's DOCUMENTS.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 14-Senor
Quesada, in charge of Cuban head
quarters, has documents bearing on
the treatment of soldiers in Cuba,
which he intends to use before con-
gress in attempting to secure from
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
CHICAGO CHAMPIONS CUBA.

Chicago, Dec. 14.-Deep Indignation
is expressed in Chicago over the latest
news from Cuba, which states the
manner In which the insurgent leader
was entrapped and killed. 1t was
made the topic of widespread CONVEX
sation and today's papers contain in
terviews with well known people who
are outspoken in their denunciation
of Gen. Weyler's course. The outcome
of the matter as gathered from these
interviews is that universal senti-
ment in favor of the Cuban patriots
will be aroused in the United States,
which will compel action by the gov
eminent.
Among those interviewed were
Luther Latin Mills, Levy Mayer, ex-
Congressman Adams, S. w. Allerton,
Macina Riordan and III. N. Higinbo-
than.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14
ANTONIO MACEO

posed. Neither are they liable to go
to the gulf coast on railroad trains.
Instead they will move overland on
foot or horseback picking up tributary
bodies along the line of march until
on reaching Florida they will have
swelled to such mighty host that the
United States authorities will not care
or dare to interfere with their en-
barkation for Cuba"
Col. McAndrews further asserted
that interference with their plans
would, he believed, precipitate d re-
volt in this country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-14

IDAHO CATCHES CUBA FEVER.
Salt Lake, Utah, Dec. IA special
from Boise, Idaho, says: ct is learn
ed that company is being quietly or
gained to go to Cuba to assist the in
surgents."