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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-11-27
Samaritan Pentateuch Has Been Ira

THE Samaritan Pentateuch, therefore,
is OF great Importance in proving the
correctness Of the Hebraic text. and it
is remarkable that the Hebrew scribes
who have been copying their own copies
for 1900 years. have retained a text SO
nearly Ike the original.
Samaritan Views Are Changing.
For many centuries the Samaritans
have looked upon the Christians as a
profane people A great change has
come over them. however. in the last
few years. and my correspondence with
the High Priest Jacob Aaron is inter
esting. Through my efforts and those
of Z. X. Warren, OF Three Oaks. Mich.
he was induced to attend the Sunday
school convention recently held In
Jerusalem, and delivered a short ad-
dress, which was translated for his
hearers by a converted jew"
Up Ia few years ago no price that
could be offered would induce the Sam
aritan priest to part with a copy OF
their Pentateuch, and it took three
centuries for the libraries Of Europe 10
collect seventeen copies. Americans re-
peatedly have tried. without success. 70
obtain copies. Since Or. Barton's visit
into possession not only OF the TWO
copies OF the Pent8teuch, but other
Samaritan works besides. until he now
owns what is said 10 be the best col
lection of Samaritan literature eXtant
outside of Palestine.
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Sc p a 70r C6cKreN 10 aeflolz
Voters Did Not Intend
That He Should Be
Supplanted.
He Is an Earnest Man
and Is the Senate'S
Watchdog"

ed before he sleeps; and II there be a
broken place. It is mended before he
eats. The siuggard might learn a val
liable lesson from Francis Marion
Cockren.
Here IS a case in point illustrative OF
the man and his methods. Some years
ago a Republican, though a personal
friend, wrote COckrelI in the interest OF
! a Missouri soldier whose claim for pen
sion had been rejected by the Interior
Department. The Senator hurried 10
the Pension Office. examined the papers
IL the case, and concluded that IL was
meritoriOus and the soldier entitled 10
the relief, which could only be had
I from the two houses Of Congress sit
/ ting separately as a court OF equity.
| He hurried 10 his committee room, sum-
mOned his clerk. dictated a bill. and
when the Senate convened introduced
| Il Most Senators would have halted
then and there. trusting the bill 10 luck
| Not so Cockrell, who drafted a favor
able report, took it 10 the Pension Com
mittee, had il adopted, and the follow
ing day he jammed it through the SEN
ate
But il failed in the House. The next
Congress, on his own motion. without
hearing from the soldier. he again pass
ed the bill in the Senate. followed il 10
the House, and never rested till 1t be-
came a law.
That is his way with all sorts OF
claims. He is an earnest man, and there
is 10 nonsense about him.
Probably It was when the famous de-
bate was heard on the Stanley Matthews
resolutions that COckreli made the most
unique speech ever heard in the Senate
1t was the pleadings, orders, and judg-
ment OF a lawsuit, silver VS.. Gold"
CockreIl was judge and counsel for both
the plaintiff and defendant. All the
forms OF pleas known TO Chitty were
employed, until a square Issue waA
made. Before the debates OF the En-
lish Commons were made public
Johnson used TO report them, and s>S
speeches into the mouths OF WalpOle.
carteret, Pulteney, Pitt. and others. The
intense old Tory declared that he saw to
it that 1.-The Wing dogs did not get the
best OF it."
And Cockrell, in his lawsuit. saw that
silver did not get the worst Of it. On
the contrary, Il got = triumphant juds-
ment.
Senator Cockrel has never made any
money, and is as poor today as when be
first entered the Senate. Once he tried
TO solve the mysteries Of the stock mar
ket and became SO deeply involved that
Senator Elkins and other friends had 10
help him out. Before doing so they ex-
acted from him a promise that he would
never repeat the experiment
a child would have just as much
chance OF beating the game as you
have" Senator Elkins told him.
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land Of the Canaanite. whittier thou
goest 10 possess il. that thou shalt set
thee up great stones, and plaster them
with plaster. And it shall be when We
pass over the Jordan that We shall set
up these stones (Which 1 command YOU
this day. I'm Mount Gizlm And thoa
shalt build there an altar TO Jehovah
thy God, an altar of stones. Thou shalt
not lift upon the iron. With perfect
stones shall thou build the altar of Je-
hovah thy God. And thou shalt sacrifice
peace offerings and thou shalt eat there
and rejoice before Jehovah thy God
This mountain is on the other side OF
Jordan. behind the way OF the gCing
down OF the sun. in the land of The
Canaanites. which dwell i'm the Arabah.
over against Gngal beside the oak of
Moreh, beside Schechom."
Relates to Disputed Question.
In the time of Christ il was a dis
puted question as 20 whether Moses
had been commanded 20 worship on
Mount Gerizim OF i'm Jerusalem" said
DR.. Barton. when Jesus talked with
the Samaritan woman at the well, and
she asked him whether men should
worship on that mountain or in Jeru-
salem. she put a question that is still
in dispute.
Two years ago. when j was in Pales-
tine visiting the high priest of the Sa-
maritans. Jacob Aaron, his son, called
me aside one day and inquired whether
would like 10 have copy of the origi-
nal manuscript of the five books of
Moses. The one which he offered me
was on hand made paper. written by
the high priest himself and / purchased
il. together with the metal case in which
it was kept / could not read 10 at the
time. it being written i'm the q Net Sa-
sasritan Languages. sad aftVt s&a
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Cockreu proved one Of the most potent
forces in expediting its consideration.
That this service, together with many
other similar helps. was not forgotten
/ by Root, was shown In a recent inter-
view, in which he expressed the view
that nothing would please him 50 much
as CockrelTs retention in the Senate By
the Missouri Legislature, even through
Republican votes.
An experienced legislator, who has
given practically his whole life 10 the
service of the country at the same post
in the Senate, is a power. as Repub-
lican leaders well realize, that cannot be
supplied BY any newcomer. hOwevef
talented on capable in other ways. It's
experience which counts in the prompt
dispatching Of business IN Congress. and
this has been we'll understood by States
Ike Massuc husetts. with the late Sen
atOr H0aT and Mr. Lodge Maine with
Hale and Frye; Alabama with Morgan
and Pettus. and Connecticut with Plat
and Hawley.
All have served practically a lifetime,
and no one has thought Of attempting
20 replace them 50 Ions as they are
, capable OF continuing their duties. OF
those named, General Hawley is the
only one VINO mas NLu 10 decline re-
election because OF the incapac.ty due TO
age.
On the Floor.
On the floor Of the Senate, Mr. Cock
relI has been one OF The most pic
turesque members. Tail. gaunt. caring
little for appearance and nothing for
changing styles. he has seemed a typical
| legislator whose only thought was ac-
cOmplishing what he set cat 10 do In the
way OF legislation. Sitting at his desk
in the front row on the minority side,
appearances invariably We're that the
Senator was so busily engaged with
correspondence and other matters that
he was not aware of what was going on
III the Senate Appearances were decep-
tive, however. for In any instance where
there seemed the chance Of trick con-
tanned in some pending bill, the Senator
from Missouri was sure TO eXclaim:
What is that bile"
When an explanation was forthcom-
ing, Il was invariably followed by an
other question:
rs there a report from any committee
on it,
Having gained an affirmative answer,
the Senator would turn 20 sit down but
not without drawing cut:
Let the report be read"
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That would settle the bill if it was not
entirely worthy of support for some
Senator would either object 10 giving
enough time to hear long report and
probable discussion afterward, or the
Senator in charge of the bin would with
draw il for the time being In this way
Senator Cockrel became known as the
great Democratic watchdog of the Sen
ate. His value 10 the country at large
became greater each year. in proportion
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TO his increased experience. and he viii
be missed by both sides when his term
expires.
The secret Of Cockrelrs success In
Washington and in Missouri lies Ia
these-eternal vigilance. iron hrmness,
constant labor. and ceaseless persist
ence No day passes over his head
without a thorough scrutiny Of his
fences. Senatorial and political and II
there be a weak place. it is strengthen
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HIS SPECIAL DINNER.

The Lord Mayor of London. who has
to attend some public dinner on almost
every night during his term of office.
has AT every banquet a special little
dinner cooked and served 10 him. and
ne has any simple food he may wish 10
order. while the rest of the guests eat
the mushrooms and trufties.
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brought it home i found ] had inadver-
tently placed it upside down in the case,
so that il was a long time before l got
started right in my translation.
Characters Are Ancient Hebrew.
THE characters are those Of the an
cient Hebrew. similar TO those appear
ing on the Moabac stones, and after a
little practice the Jewish scholar hnds
but little difficulty in translating them
The eleventh commandment is found
Immediately adjoining the Ten Com
rnandments in the Samaritan Penta-
touch, and the original. which is guarded
night and day. and is shown only once
a year, on the Day of Atonement, IS said
10 be the oldest manuscript of any por-
ton of the Bible In existence
The copy which / obtained from ia
cob Aaron is JOG feet long, and is sew
enteen inches wide, The text Is con
tanned in columns sixteen inches long
and five inches wide. These adjoin each
other and extend from one end of the
roll 10 thu other.
being DESTROYS OF obtaining, if posi-
BILE. a copy on leather. / opened nego-
tiations with Jacob Aaron by letter, bat
ne wrote me that mis- people no longer
have the sacrihclal leather. lie would
use no other.
Samaritans Seeded From Jews.
About 432 years before the coming OF
Christ. the Jews seeded from the Sa-
maritans and established their new re-
Hgion al Schechem. whore the body oi
Joseph Is buried. They took with them
the five books OF Moses, and they ac-
knowledge no other Bible. although they
have a book OF Joshua, OF which ! have
a copy i'm Arabic, hut they do not
eonaIi "a ara Of Il holy writ.
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IT. HE Rev. William +. Barton of
Chicago. in a recent Sunday
school talk. made public for the
first time the result of his long
iabors in the complete translation OF
the Samaritan Pentateuch, or five books
Of Moses. In this manuscript. which is
the Bible Of the Samaritans. was dis
covered passage in which God com
manus Moses to build an altar Oh Mount
Gerizim.
During $500 years the original Penta-
touch from which DR.. BaTtons copy
was made has been carefully guarded by
the high priests Of the Samaritans. and
so jealous has been their care of the
valuable manuscript that II has been eX-
posed 20 public view but once In every
year.
For hundreds of years the priests be
lieyed that 4 would be a PROCLAMATION of
the relic 10 allow even copy OF II TO
pass into the hands Of those OF a differ
ent faith, and In all the world, IL Is
said, there are onlE twenty comics ex-
tant. five of which are owned in the
United States.
Two copies are owned by DR.. Barton
the Lenox Library Of New York has
one. the Drew Theological Seminary
another. and the dfth Is the property
Of the Rev DR.. Watson in New York.
The Oldest copy owned by Dr. Barton
was obtained by him two years age
from a son OF High Priest Jacob Aaron
at Nablous. Palestine, and was I'm actual
use In the synagogue when he bought IL
Translation of Passage.
The M ssae ya which Is found In tht
Samaritan Pentateuch and in no other
reads, according TO the translation OF
DR.. Barton. as follows:
And il shall come 10 pass, when Je-
1, OVSA. ttsy God. shlA bxi2S k0ss n "a
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

way it is road on shelf cut in the side, whose peaks over- shadOwed us from thousands of feet above. Here again we
 SAW GREAT VARIETY OF WILD FLOW
 FRS,
 many of which were entirely new to us. The horse behaved we'll, for Mrs Johnson held the ribbons. The Santa Barbara mountain drive forms another link in memory's chain. Of course we went down to the beach where open air swimmers can be seen leaping into the water every day in the year. We strolled along the Boulevard where the waves might almost kiss our feet, where those more cautious may take 8 swim or plunge, strolled along the Plaza among the palms and other trop- ical trees, not neglectine to visit the extensive flower garden of the "Hotel Potter, that lies between the hotel and the Boulevard over which travel electric cars for all parts of the city. There is wharf running we'll out into deep water and frequently war ships may be seen riding at anchor of the harbor. The ocean front here is called the Bay of Naples of the Pacific coast. [E. l.. Johnson.
 TO BE CONT1NUED.l
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

John Humphrey, a New Haven con- tractor, advertises for work in the sidewalk line, offering to guarantee work by depositing money in our Sav- ings bank for any length of time de- sired. He has laid four miles of walk at cost ofover, $7OOO in Woodbury and is now at work in Watertown and Southbury. He has also done work in Torrington, Unionville and Farming
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

Dr A. l.. Schuyler had narrow es- cape from a serious accident at the ball game, Saturday. One of the players lost his grip on baseball bat and it struck Dr Schuyler in the ab- domen, ca using him considerable pain for time.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

The Gregory's Orchard school closed last Friday, for its usual summer va cation. In the afternoon over 60 of the parents and friends enjoyed pic nic on the school green. MT Sherman of Stepney entertained with his pho- nograph and Miss Tyrrell, ,Ithe teacher, gave "a number of recitations. Ice cream and cake were served at the close, which was greatly enjoyed by the children.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01
ton and would like to get work here in NeWtOWn.
Harold Mott of Bridgeport has vis- ited his sister, Mrs E. N. Shepard.

Leon Bourquenez of Botsford is soon to erect saw mill near his home, and will be in shape soon to do all kinds of lumber saving for any who may wish such work done.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

Henry B. Coger attended the annu- al gathering of the Masonic Veterans association in Waterbury on Thursday of last week. He is the only local Ma son who belongs to the Veterans as- SOciatiOn.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

A ball nine composed of men em. ployed in the factory of the Fabric Fire Hose Co.,, and a nine from the retaining plant of the New York Betting & Packing Co.,, will try con- clusions, July 3, in game in the Win ter Green at the Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

To c. F. Beardsley the editor is in- debted for some crisp heads of lettuce. MT Beardsley's garden is joy to be- hold to all who love to see good gar dening.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

Mrs A. P. Smith, who was taken quite seriously i'll on Friday, is con- valescing nicely. Mrs Lester of San dy Hook has been caring for her.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

Clarence Beardsley of New Haven and Paul Beardsley of New Britain will pass the Fourth with their par ents, MT and Mrs c. F. Beardsley.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

Harry Peck and Walter Peck of Bridgeport were guests, last week, of H. c. Beers at BOtsford.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

William Fl. Wakeley attended the Knights Templar parade in Litchfield, last week Wednesday. He had charge of the transportation arrangements
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

c. W. Fairchild & Sons, the Bridge port jewellers, make speciality of line diamonds. Their stock of mounted and unmounted goods is large and the quality is of the best. They pay special attention to tho perfection of cutting, the color and the brilliancy. Their prices arc Q low as first quality goods can be sold for.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

Mrs Lester was in South Britain, last week, caring for Miss Gilbert, who underwent a serious operation.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01
for the commandery and aS usual
 acquitted himself with credit.

Joseph Gazolistk of Bridgeport has accepted a position with William Ruff fels on Mt Pleasant, and has moved into his tenement house.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

Dr George D. Wright of Bethel and Sherwood Gillespie of Seattle, Wash., were guests, last week, of MT and Nm B. l.. w. Hanfield at their pleasant summer home.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

Judge of Probate LeGrand Hopkins of Danbury was in town, Saturday dining at the Grand Central hotel.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

Selectman s. A. Blackman passed Sunday at Fairfield Beach.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

Miss Clara Beers is in Bedding, this week, the guest of Mrs Emory Sanford.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01

MT and Mrs Milo Todd have been passing few days at Northford.
The Newtown bee., 1904-07-01
riSCel= 1aneOuS:

For $75oo. \ sixty-aers Farm, stock and tools; good house, two barns, running watsr il house. At Brookheld.
 Country Store, Good business. large stock, central loea- tion. live town. Price right. A Feed Mill and Elevator, Large trade, good watsr power, large profits. On Railroad,
 A Good Coal Business. Also Brick Yard, for sale. Good opsn- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
LARGE ATTENDANCE
 AT MASS YESTERDAY
Handsome Marble Altar to be Erected in St. PauIs-Will be Carv-
 ed in Italy.

At high mass at St. Paul's yesterday the Rev Father O'Reiliy occupied the pulpit, and just before beginning his dis course announced that within the next two or three weeks a contract would be signed for a handsome marble altar for the church.
 The feast was that of the name of Jesus. and Father O Reilly's sermon was appropriate to the occasion. He reminded his hearers of the sancity of the name and admonished them to be careful never to abuse it. or use 1t irteverantiy. He spoke of the sin of cursing and swearing, and exhorted Catholic men 10 avoid the evil habit of profanity. The choir sang Gounod's Troisieme Messe Solennelle.
 The altar to De erected in St. Paul's will be carved in Italy, and will cost be- tween s5eoo and 5000. It will rest on a massive foundation built up from the basement
 The Rev. Father Kittrick was the cele- brant at benedictlon at St. Paus yester- day afternoon.
 The Rev. Father Meurer, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Sorrow, preached at the 10 o'clock mass. All the windows have been put In the new edifce, and last week heaters were installed which make the church much more com fortable.
 The music was good yesterday, and the solos by MT, Pearcr O'..eary, Mir. Walter Ryan, Miss Francis Anthe and Mrs. Pearce O'Leary were especially well rem dered.
 Large congregations attended the vari- ous masses at the Catholic churches yes terday--three at St. Pauls and two at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows.
 The Rev. Father Eton celebrated mass at Ensley and the Rev. Father Kittricly at Gate City. The Rev. Father Caglioni. in charge of Italian mission work in this diocese, is the guest of the Rev. Father OReilly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
DUAL SERVICES ARE
 HELD BY Y. M. G. A.
THE GOSPEL MEETING AND A LUNCH AFTERWARD ATTRACT LARGE AUDIENCE TO THE SUM DAY CLUB EXERCISES.

The Sunday club services at the Young Mems Christian association yesterday af- ternoon was of dual character consist ing first of a gospel meeting in which the claims of Christ were presented in a forceful manner by the Rev. MT. Burrill, of the Congregational church. The speak CT took as the subject of his address the title of Sheldon's famous book, Tn His Steps," Something like 160 men were in attendance, all of whom gave earnest heed to the speaker and were apparently deeply impressed Two solos were sung by Miss Louise Moffett. Her efforts were appreciated by the audience. The charm of her voice and the earnestness with which she sang were very inspiring. and were greatly appreciated.
 The second division of the exercises was lunch served especially for develop ing Christian fellowship. About sixty men remained for this, including Rev. MT. Burrill, whose presence and good words of counsel were very helpful General Secretary Jackson made a record during the evening of all the different occupa- tions and professions represented at the lunch and some twenty-three different callings had representatives present. many of whom testified that it was possi- ble to live a Christian man in any and all of them The Sunday club has secured the Rev. James H. Mccoy to address 1t next Sunday afternoon at S:so. All men are invited to be present at that time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
SHELTER FOR POOR
 MAY BE ENLARGED
SALVATION ARMY IS ANXIOUS TO EXTEND SOCIAL WORK IN BlR- MlNGHAM-sHELTER FOR WoM- EN NEEDED.

The local Salvation army corps Is con- templating making improvements in its workingmens shelter, which was estab- lished in Birmingham about fifteen months ago by Captain P. Pullen who has been transferred to Tampa.
 The shelter, which is located on the sec- ond floor of a two-story building on Sec ond avenue, between Twenty-frst and Twenty-second streets, can now accom- modate fifty men. but during the winter months there are many applicants for beds that the officers find it hard mat ter to provide for all.
 The home of the officer in charge is at the shelter, where six or eight rooms are used for beds. In most of the rooms there are five beds, The rooms are well ventilated and are lighted by incandes- cent electric lamps. The beds are of iron with comfortable cotton mattresses and the bedding is changed often. Ten cents a night is charged where the applicant is financially able to pay that amount If he has no funds and Is worthy, bed is furnished him free of charge.
 The shelter opens at o'clock in the evening and at 12 o'clock everyone must be in bed The lights are then ext!n- guished and the doors locked A InaJori- ty get up between and o'clock in the morning, although if a man is unwell be is allowed to remain in bed until or 10 o'clock.
 One large room or ward is divided into five apartments and these can be secured for $1 per week each Each apartment has bed and chair and the renter is allowed to carry the key
 A great many foreigners are cared for at the shelter. It is conducted on the same principle as a hotel. At the head of the stairs there is an office where keys to the room are secured and where valu- ables can be left in safety. There is a large hall which is heated by a stove. This hall is furnished with chairs and benches and every night the men sit around the stove and tell stories or read books and periodicals
 The Salvation army has recently added a library to the shelter. Although there is limited number of books, plenty of good reading matter can be found there. N Captain Pullen is quite eager to see a workshop and wood yard established in connection with the shelter. He also ex- presses the belief that woman's shelter will he established at some time in the near future.