The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, November 25, 1897, Page 3

TRIED TO UPSET A REPUPLIC Remarkable Career of Consel- heiro, Brazil’s Crazy King Domestic Tragedy Drove Him to Fa- natical Revolt Which Cost the Gov- ernment Millions of Dollars and Thousands of Lives to Sappress— Women as Well as Men Fousht Fiercely Under His Bloody Standard and Died With Him at: Caundos, From the Washington Post. From Brazil comes the announce- ment that Antonio Conselbeiro bas been killed by government troups. Simple in itself, this announcement meaus much to Brazil. It means that the revolutionary troubles in that republic are undoubtedly at an end, at least for the time being; it means that the man through whom thousands of lives have’ been lost is no more; that the only person who bas done more than any other to drive Brazil tothe yerge of bank- ruptcy has been remove d,and that the promise of peace hangs over th big South Awerica Republic. Aud it means, too, that one of the most rewarkable figures in the history of that country hae liid down his life, a sacrifice to his convictions Conselheiro was the leader of the sc-called fanatical movement in Bra zil, a strange combination cf man and God, warrior and diplomat, a “man who would be King ” Milhons of dollars have been spent to crush him, and thousands of lives paid forfeit at the point of This “fanatic,” this “crazy this self-styled “Good Jesus,” who fought for “God and the King.” as he expressed it, had been matched againet the greatest military genius in Brazil, aud had not been foun? wanting. He called women as well as mn into his army; women, who, if anything, fought more savagrly than did the men, and died to win the favor of their chief. Striking barely describes the per- sonal appearance of this Conse/heiro, startling is the word. Gaunt and hirsute, he towered several inches above the tallest of bis followers. He had eyes of wonderful magnet | isw, eyes which never faltered in the face of a foe, which uoflinchingly expressed the iron will of the man, aud which were kindly withal. His hair was long and shaggy, avd a coarse beard partially bid his face. His dress wasa ragged tunic; his battle ery, “God and the King!” DID HE FIGHT FOR CONDE D’EU? There is a story to the effect that in his offensive operation against Brazil Conselheiro acted merely as the lieutenant of Conde d’Eu, a son in-law of the late Dom Pedro, who was forced to abdicate in 1889 In Brazil it waa generally believed that Conde d’Eu desired to overthrow the republic, reestablish s mon archy, and take upon hims-If the royal robes. Many things tend to disprove this theory, but the fict remains that Conselheiro, in all hi+ aggressiveness, was supported lib erally by some great fivancial power; that be had only to ask for arms and ammuuition to receive them Whence came these munitions? That is a question which Brazil with all her power and her s: cret police, hes been unable to solve satisfactorily. There is another story that Con- selheiro worked only for his own ends; that he aspired to establish a monarchy aud be crowned king of all the Brazilians. Seemingly agaiust thie, however, is the fact, that so far as kKuowno, Conselbeiro never tried to win over to his cause any of the really influeatial men of Brazil, and without euch assistance opera tious could only have resulted in failure The series of incidents which led to the remarkable achievements of this mao and his death are dramatic ia the extreme. S-veral ye Conselheiro was happily married and lived with his wite and mother in the town of Aracaty, on the north- eastern coast of Brazil. There worked peacefally and quietly, w his sword. man,” ago so fer as known, no desire to partic pate in the scenes of blood which marked the last year of bis career.) a woman of violent temper. conceiv-| declared under martial law. to seperate husband and wife. shaken, howeyer, through months of torment, bis love for bis mother compelling him to submit to her abuse aod tausts. Then came the day when his mother seeing no other way to accomplish her end, told her son that bis wife was unfaithful to him The great intensity of Consel- neiro’s nature was aroused, but be did not believe: he demanded proof. This bis mother underiook to fur- nish. HIS MOTHER $ PLOTTING ENDED. At bis mother’s request Cunsel- heiro left the hourea few nigbts later with the statement that he would not return uatil next This was a pert of the mother’s plot Taking a rifle, Couselie ro concealed himself in the shratb ry. where he could see into bis w f-- room through an oysn win tow There he waited, torn by d uot and fear, until he saw a man’s form «ap pear in the doorway of his wife's room and start toward her. Sh extended her arms to the intruder. Goaded into all the ferocity of his nature by this sizht, Conselheiro in his hiding place raised his rifle and fired There was a seream and the stranger in his wife's room fell day dead at her feet Then like a savaze the husband went crashing through shrubbery, threw bhims-lf into the window of his wife’s room, flaog ber the body of bis victim, and gazed into the face of — Sbe had carried her plotting agsioss ker son's happiness too far aside, stooped over vis mother Crazed by grief Coaselbero tura ed bis back on his old home from that hour, leaving all be loved be bind Lim; his mother dead, his wife senseless across her body on the floor Little was ever known of hia mode of life from that bour until November of last year, when ha ap peared in the department of Rio Grande do Sul. Rio Grande do Sul is populated largely by the Portuguese Ther had bsen considerable discontent there because of the administration of President Moraes. which seemed to lack the necessary force to keep a certain element under cortrol. For mer presidents of Brazil had alwaye ruled with an iron hand, and had little trouble When Conselheiro, therefore, ap- peared in Rio Grande do Sul with a band of a few hundred grotesquely clad men and women, he immediate ly began sowing broadcast the seeds of sedition They fell on rich ground, and before the goveroment of Brazil had realized that a rebel moveme t was under way (gisel- heiro had gathered about himself several thousaud men aud women in whom he had inculcated his fanati cal religious views. The strength of the character of the man and bis power over his fellows were there showa for the first time. He taught his followers to kill or be killed in their fight for “God and King.” BEGINING OF THE REBELLION With-n a few weeks placards bear- ing inscriptions hostile to tho re- public were posted secretly and con- sptcuously in the principal cities of that portion of Brazil. Even then the government did not fear serious trouble, and it was rot until the lat ter part of November, when Consal heiro, at the head of 2,000 followers, appeared in the streets of Canudas, that there was a conflict. Marching under the flag which was found besids him whea he was killed, singing the hymos of the empire of Brazil and shouting threats against the republic, the fanatics practically took possession of Canu dos Arm-d with knoives and roached Finally a squad of police appeared and ordered the fanatics to dispease. They refused and there £0 me jlion which cost Bra lious and eo ruany liyes. py mil- s attacked the police roa t with police was fol }lowed by her on the following day, and stillthe fanstics held full | sway in the town. Then the troops The ed a hatred for hie wife. From that! s,naties force hadin the mean time moment his mother became the evil] ~rown steadily until it numbered genius of his life. about 5,000, but there was no mili- By every possible means she tried|tary discipline among the rebels, The aud they were not well armed; there | N busband’s devotion remained un | fore, whea a large force of troops’ attacked them they were driven out of Canudos aud took refuge in the valley of Monte Santo Then for several moathus there followed a predatory warfare with minor losses to both sides. Consel heiro’s forcea poisoned streams of water, pillaged small towns, in Rio Graade do Sul, looted farm houses and seized everything which they could possibly use. They managed jto live well, though they had few arms Finaly ths goveroment decided to adnisister a last blow to the re ave“ fscoses Easier said than doe vies General Osear, who was savant. bad gathered a are fore + tue rebel strong- hold ae terew hia army straigat at taer het ‘TROOPS SEVERELY DEFEATED. Cons-iherro bad no* been idle in! aud whea the troops attacked his front they wera in turn attacked on three sides. Thousands of fanatics poured from the hills, there was an awful charge the meantime, however, of men and women, and tha troops were hacked to pieces Finally in fear th-y threw their rifles artillerymen left their gans and all those who coald took to their heels. | The loss at the i down tims to govera ment troops and fanaties was esti mated at about 3,009 killed Con selveiro, seeing bis advantage, seized the arns, swooped down upon Can | udos, routed the government forces there and took possession. This was on July 29 of this year Then for many weeks there fol lowed a guerrilla warfare, while Bra zil gathered new forcas avd sent them to the front. In the meantime the strength of ths rebellion in Babai led to small uprisiags in other states. Oa October 6 came the decisive battle which resulted in the annibilation of the rebel forces an] the death of Conselheiro, which practically ended the rebellion. Brazi!, determination to take no further chances, gathered 20,000 troops around Canudos, and Consel- heiro. who had wasted his ammuni tion, both shells and cartridges, were caught ina trap. The troops ballion While Coralheiro’s forces | blacks. we---asiy eutrenehsd Brazil sent | eva viny «iter company to the froat wv" r.ev aia htiate the “erazy zro Hanged for Marder. | St. Louis, Mo, Nov 18 —Heory | Ciay Johnson, colored, was havged | al 6:49 a. m, for the murder of Wil. jliam Ameud, a newsboy, whom be! | shot on the night of August 1, 1896. | The murder was the result of a| ;game of craps which was being | played in “Newsboy’s Alley” by a) number of newsboys and Jehnson, | who had a bootbiack stand nearby. | Awend was not playing, but Jobo-! son for sme uuknown reason claim-| ed be was chratiog, ond shot bm | dead. Amend was an isoffexsive | boy and his murderer was knowa as} ' ja bully among newsboys and boot-| | Bow much are you worth? Meas ured by the tape line of this world’s} valuation you are sich er poor. worth | much or little, ace rding to the do! i lais you own. Measured by th-rule!} of heaven, and youre worth just} what you can take with you into the | next life Aman wh: possesses in thie life a milion doilars is not worth | one centafter he is dead. Bank | books are out of pace in a dead | man’s Shrouds have pockets. Allthe wealth of th y-!s4 could vot purchase x cofiin BO; | single single moment of time cr help a man to re-| tain bis hold on eartaly ri for ove hour. You are worth w he ‘f2cod deeds you have to your credit on the other sd+of d-ath If} i, upright, faith-| nd e build ed your charac er along these lines, | you are rich. If vouh covetous, ve been nar: row minded, hard hearted, +-l'-seeking, you are} poor indeed even though the wealth of » god mine is \ours —Selected. grasping, Bheumatism, Qh the Pain! The aches and pains of Rheumatism become a constant companion to all who are victims of this disabling disease. Much suffering could be avoided if the first warning pains of Rheumatism were heeded and the proper treatment at once taken. But the people generally are not acquainted with the cause of the disease, though thousands know its tor- tures. Those who use liniments and ointments cannot understand why they grow worse each winter, and find them- selves gradually becoming unable to get advanced on Canudos from all sides. pouring heavy shells from heavy guns into the town for many hours. Then came the infantry attack HOW CONSELHEIRO DIED. The battle raged for hours, a large part of it hand to hand fighting. About 100 of Conselheiro’s persoral guard were caught in a street of Canudos by infantry on both sides. Then came one of the fights which will live in hetory. With a steady fire pouring on them from both sides, Conselbeiro’s bodyguard formed a circle about their chief. There they fought against overwhelming odds until the last man fell dead, and Conselheiro, with a ery of “God and the King,” gave up his life. After the battle the body of tho rebel chieftain was found where he had fallen, beside it the flag under which be bad fought, a red cros3 on a white background Around him were the 100 faithful ones who gave up their lives for him. The news of Conselheiro’s death din rot become generally known for several weeks. When the fanatice, who had been fighting like tiends against great odds, heard it they lost heart, and the result of the bat- tle was no longer in doubt. Many of them, sseing that defeat was in- evitable, and knowing their chief jose ted into the houees of the town jPy the score, set fire to the build jings, and with taunts and cheers was the real beginning of the rebJ- from the victorious troops, awaited | |an agonizing death in the flames, | | So Ag Hue} Thus hed | Swift's Speci j icine scemec g that to surrender. idreds died in this way. | Cor setheiro taught them. ' jwas estimated that 4,000 persons | were killed and wounded, the troo leom leted the ruin of Canudes wiih} After the awful battle. in which it! Prove. j of th e disease Ss: around as they ence could; yet they know that their trouble came on at first as little aches and pains, which hardly attracted their attention. Everybody should know more about rheumatism; they should know that it is a peculiar condition of the blood upon which all the liniments in the world can have no effect whatever. The best blood remedy is needed—one which is able to go to the very seat of the disease, and force it out. Swift’s Specific (S.S.S.) is the right remedy for Rheu- matism, because it is the only blood remedy free from m » potash and other minerals which intensify the dis. ease, causing stiffness of the joints and aching of the bones. Swift’s Specific being a real blood rem- edy never fails tocure Rheumatism. It reaches even the worst cases where the doctors have made cripples with their prescriptions of potash and mercury. Mr. D. R. Johnson, an extensive lume ber dealer of Blackshear, Ga., writes: “ My wife was for years a sufferer from Rhermatism, and was treated constant- ly, but could obtain norelief. The pain was first felt in her left shoulder, and extended in a!l directions, increasing in severity. The doctors said the dis- swords they threatened all who ap | wes ‘cad, fled before the trcope, | ease was liable to strike the heart at any time, in which event death would be inevitable. “Every kind cf treatment recommend- led for Rheumstism was given her, | including many blood remedies, but none did her any good. She was grow- | ing worseallthe while, and was reduced | @ mere shadow of her former self. Hl “Jt was at this critical period that | s given her; the med- reach the disease | { promptly, anc at once began to im-} Qne dozen bottles effected 2! and she has had no touch | : | ‘ed with Rheumatism | | complete cure, Every one aff | should take a remedy which can reach | their trouble. S.S.S. will cure the most | : 5 | dynamite and the torch. To-day the | aggravatedcaseof Rheumatism,Catarth, | This ccntinued until his mother, were called out aud Conudos was | Spot where Canudos stocdis marked (SS Contagious Blood Poison, Scrof- | {ed only by blackeced ruins. 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