Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-05-07
THE pOCAssET HORROR.


hOio.s Sacrifice by Freemsan-The Child
Committed to the Tomb.
The child murdered at Pocasset as re-
igious sacrifice was buried to-day. Accord
ing to Journal special, the Adventists ex-
pected she would be raised to life, and are
disappointed at Gods failure to keep his
promises. Extremists say there was simply
d miscalculation of the time of resurrection.
Freeman's mother-in-law requested the peo-
pie not to inform the living girl, because it
would not be necessary, for Edith would be
alive on the third day. The body was in
charge of Alden p. Davis, one of the most
radical of the Second Adventists, but who
did not expect the resurrection to take place
to-day. He accordingly made the necessary
arrangements, and sent for Second Advent
preacher in Boston, but the Methodists
refused to allow him to of6ciate in
their church. Trouble was anticipated,
but the Adventist did not come. The
funeral was at 1:3O P. M, and people from
miles around gathered soon after noon.
Davis intended to make an address at the
close of the service, but was told it would
not be allowed, and he would be arrested if
he made an interruption. The small meet
ing house was filled with $50 people, while
scores outside were unable to gain admit
lance. On the arrival of Davis with the
hearse he refused to allow any one to help
him carry the casket to the altar, but, taking
| it under his arm, walked in, preceded by the
minister, who repeated words commencing,
| II am the resurrection and the life." The
casket was of plain, stained wood, orna-
mented with simple wreath of May-fowers.
The services we're conducted by Rev. Edward
Williams, a Methodist, assisted by the Rev.
A. H. Murray, a Baptist. After sing
ing and prayer, appropriate selections of
scripture were read, and the Rev. Mr.. Will
liams made brief address. He did no,
dwell upon the circumstances of the terrible
death of the little one, but asked all to prof.
by the lesson taught in the awful affair, which
has sent tidal wave of horror throughout
the length and breadth of the land. HI
warned his hearers that life is brief and I'm
certain, and counseled them to stop in theil
mad career while reason was still at their com
mand. The seats in front of the house wa
occupied by the relatives and friends of tn
family. The more radical Adventis istenet
restively to the solemn services, and looked
half-fearfully and half-expectantly at tn
casket. But no sign of life came. The in
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Edie. Lived ffty-seven months. Will ris
again. During the exercises Davis triet
to speak, but the minister would not permit
! him. After the services, and the caske
was taken to to the grave, it was opened agar
the Adventists still expecting a resurrec
ton. Davis mounted a gravestone and mad
speech. Till two years ago he was an inf
del, but then God had revealed himself. DE-
Wis called upon all to repeat the Lord
prayer, and few Adventists joined him. b
l said he was talking to- the whole world, an
great responsibility was on him. The worl
was standing sghast at Freeman's deed. q
J said purer and better man than Freema
3 never lived. Selectman Nye asked him
3 stop, in the name of decency. Davis r.
torted that he was in charge Of the body +
! authority of the medical examiner. II
8 said: 81 intend to defend the motive
! of my friend in committing this
Q s'Murder murdern' cried the crowd. A
J, excited scene followed about the open cofil
!. Voices cried "Choke him Bury him in th
! grave % The Rev. Mr.. Williams asked Dav
$ to desist, from respect to the dead and tt
D cause of Christ. Davis demanded vot
4 and nearly all voted that he should sto
Q Then he said he would not defend Freeman
act, but only his motive. He announced
grove camp-meeting from June Is to 80,
Q which he invited the champions of all d.
a nominations be murdered - int
rupted some in the crowd. Further excitir
scenes occurred at the grave before the Q
y ercises were concluded.