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The Washington times., 1906-07-23
SACRIFICES HIS BOY
IN WORSHIP OF SUN
Chicago Barber Loads Child Witt
Chains and Keeps Him Exposed
Five Hours.

CHICAGO. July 23.-Amazing beliefs
or sun Worship" tenets which ranged
from the ridiculous 20 pitiless cruelty,
We're described by witnesses in the stock
yards police court,
James Boesrup IS the alleged sun
worshiper. The following acts were at
tributed 70 him by witnesses:
Offering his son as a sacriilce 70 the
sun. by loading him with chain and
weights and exposing him 10 the torrid
rays.
Mounting a soap box IN the sunshine OF
his back yard and assembling his family
about him for weird worship.
Holding as sacred objects the chain
and weights with which he bound his
boy.
Making the roof OF a shed an altar on
which to offer sacrifices 10 the sun
James BOesrup. jr.. the ten-year-old
son OF She barber. was exposed for uEe
hours on the roof of the shed, II IS al
legged. ana il was on that account that
the father was arrested.
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stands the knan's exact status among
the potentates of the world. but surely
no one else does. He comes out Of
Turkestan, where he is nominally a
vassal of the Gar His people are
numbered by the millions. but they seem
10 have no abiding place.
The Khojas. of which he is spiritual
and civil ruler. are scattered all along
the Persian and Arabian coasts, clear
down TO Zanzibar. Wherever they may
be, however, they pay him tribute.
Some time ago, for instance, he visited
Zanzibar. where the KhOjas flocked 10
do him obeisance.
Women threw their jewels before his
horses feet: men refused 10 pay their
just debts and paid the Khan instead.
and when he left he took with him
500. 600 in cash and enough ivory, am
bergris, gums, and gems 70 keep a ma
IiOu rich for "a year
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
SPECIAL TRAINS TO HAUL
ENORMOUS PEACH CROP

CUMBERLAND, Md, July 23-The
Baltimore and Ohio railroad will soon
put on special peach trains 70 accom-
modate the peach-gr0wers of Hamp-
shire, Morgan. and Mineral counues'
~ Va William J. Voorhees,, an ex-
press agent, was in this vicinity last
week and estimated that il will require
400 carloads 10 take out the peach crop
from ROmney-
Already BASKETS have been ordered for
neacbas enough 10 iill 40 cars. and by
MANY II is estimated that the ship
ments from this vicinity this year will
reach more than 500 carloads. Many
Cumberlanders are heavily interested
section ore c0mpany, with orchards at
Paw Paw. W. Va, having an orchard
If 5000 trees that will bear fruit this
season.
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
HAS NINTH ACCIDENT
IN THIRTEEN YEARS

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, July %
When a heavy piece Of steel dropped
twelve feet upon his head at the Mid
vale steel Works yesterday. John Skel-
ton, of 1913 Cayuga street received MS
'-IDfh serious injury in thirteen years.
His SCALP was badly lacerated and he
suffeTed internal injuries. He was re-
T1ovsd n the Germantown Hospital.
In the thirteen years Skelton mas
haen ernploVed in the smelling depart
roent 81 +he plant he has had an arm
broj<en. a leg fractured. and several
times has been terribly burned. For
the ninth time he is on hospital cot
for treatment.
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
WEDS ANOTHER WIFE
NEAR OLD ONES HOME
Newark Man Accused of Bigamy Con-
fesses to His Dual
Life.

NEWARK, y. J., July 23-William c.
Davis. thirty-two years old, Of lS4 James
street, was committed to the county Jail
by Justice ConneH. OF Belleville. on a
charge of bigamy-
Mrs. Rose Davis. wife No. /. who WGs
married TO the prisoner nine years ago.
was the complainant.
The second marriage took place last
Monday. and was performed by the Rev.
Mr.. Smith. OF ST Peters Roman CathO-
lie Church. OF Belleville- The bride was
Miss Mary Connolly, twenty years old.
She lived only three miles away from
the home OF Davis.
William Connolly. a brother of wife
No. ., learned Davis was married; and
When confronted with his guilt Davis
broke down, and admitted that he had
deceived Mrs. Connolly. -.-.---
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
GIANTESS FALLS DEAD
ON NEW YORK STREET

NEW YORK. July 23.-Airs. Margaret
McPhillips, aged fOrty-fve, of 81
Tenth avenue. who was nearly six feet
tall and weighed $50 pounds, dropped
dead from heart disease at Fifty-second
street and the East river
The woman had just returned from
Blackwell's Island. where she had been
In the hospital suffering from an af-
lection OF the heart. In landing fror
the ferryboat bringing her TO this side
she had 10 walk up a steeply inclined
gangplank.
She sat down as IL exhausted on the
stoop OF a house near by, and then sud-
denly toppled over, dead Ii took four
policemen 10 lift her body into a patrol
wagon, which took the body TO the East
FlftY-nrst street station.
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NO MORE AUTOS FOR NE,
DECLARES Mr.. MURPHY

PHILADELPHIA, July 2S.-'I would
not trade my team of horses for any
automobile ever built" said Thomas E.
MHrphy yesterday with deep disgust.
lfr. Murphy, who is a lawyer and a
brother If Robert S. Murphy. candidate
for lieutenant governor on the Repub-
lican ticket, had an accident with
his auto that soured him on the ma
chimes.
His chauffeur was taking the car out
TO his home, in OverbroOk, when IL
caught fire and almost consumed itself.
1t viii take at least 81, 500 TO put 1t in
repaiT.
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CATCHES HIMSELF
ON FISHING HOOK
Angler Has Lips Sealed by Thres-
Barb Fly and Rows Half Mile
for Relief.

LAWRENCEVILLE. Pa. July 2.-
With a three-way spoon hook lockinS
both his lips. Leonard Conger, OF East
Corning, rowed a half mile up the Che
mung river against current and made
his way home. where hts father teie,
phoned for a physician. II was an iic,.'
later before the barbs were removed.
Conger was fishing for pickerel. using
a regulation fly hook, with a triple
prong. In making a cast the line caught
the brim Of his hat. He gave the re-
fractory cord a jerk, and the hook fas-
tened itself in his upper lip. In try
ing to extricate Il the lower prong
caught in his under lip. and Conger
found IL impossible to open mis- mouth.
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pleased TO say that am now completely
cured and well.
alt was impossible for me TO get
employment, as my face, head, and
body were covered with it. The
eczema first appeared on the top Of
my head, and it had worked all the
way around down the back of my neck
and around to my throat, down my
body and around the hips. 1t itched
so l would be obliged to scratch it,
and the flesh was raw.
81 would first wash the affected
parts with warm water and Cuticura
Soap, and then apply Cuticura ONT
ment and let it remain on all night, and
In the morning 1 would use Cuticura
Soap. / am now ell well, which all
my friends can testify TO, and viii be
pleased 70 recommend the Cuticura
Remedies to any and all persons who
wish a speedy and permanent cure of
skin diseases" Thomas NJ. Rossiter,
290 Prospect Street,
Mar. so, 1905. East Orange, n. J.
Complete External and internal Treatment for Every
HumoF from Pimpies scrofla, nom Infancy % Age,
eonSifing OF Cucurs soap, 25c Ointment soc, hsssV
Of M may bad al druggists single often cures
the mort distressing When al efs t1a Potter DRUG
q Chem Corp, sole Props. Boston, Mas
- NAILED FTss, Al Abogi tbs Skin, scalp Gza BA1s
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
WOMAN STARVES TO DEATH
LIVING OVER A GROCERY

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July pa
pltiable case Of poverty and starva-
lion was discovered when Mrs. Eliza
beth Yates died at her home, 10l5 South
street. The woman had been i'll
cor two months, according to the state
ment Of one of her children, and dur
lng all that time had no one 20 take
care OF her, and often suffered for lack
of food. Notwithstanding the fact that
she had rooms over a grocery store.
Mrs Yates was thirty-fve years of
age and had five chilrden. A doctor
stated that Mrs. Yates appeared TO be
dying of starvation. She was weak.
emaciated and unconscious She died
While the policeman and physician were
Ia the room.
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
LIGHTNING RINGS BELL
IN STEEPLE OF CHURCH

PORT JERVIS. n. Y, July 23.-Tur-
ing a heavy storm here lightning struck
the chimney OF the Methodist Church
and knocked out many bricks. The bolt
r4n along an iron supporting rod and
tore a big hole in the slate roof. 1t ran
Glong some wires 10 the belfry and rang
the bell. The pastor, the Rev. Wesley
Martin, and his We and daughter were
sitting in the parsonage adjoining the
church, and the sexton, J. G. Drake,
was in the main auditorium.
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
DR.. Miles NerVine

boo haan wonderfully successful In revi-
taIizins the nerves and curing all cases
of nervous disorders and loss Of vitality
Thousands Of delicate women have re-
81 ~ tboughtful fortify themselves by
kaenin9 their nervous system strong and
vigorous by its use.
SFrom a thin. nervous wreck, miser-
able and wretched. am now nov enjoying
to vour splendid medicine, DE-. Miles
PestoTatiye Nervine. MRS. MAUD B.
OPIINGER. philadelphia, Pa:
The first bottle will benent. II not. the
dypggist VIII return XonE MONEY
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Brave Women

women's delicate nerve organism sub
tects them to so much suffering. that IT
Il eIreost inconceivable how they man
sr,e - fp16lI the various household
and social duties. and yet they do-and
suffer s
AS a rule they understand the nature
~ tbeir dalicate organism. but overlook
~ -, Ss-f,1I influence their nervous
sVstan1 has upon their general health.
Thev are not sufficiently impressed
with the fact that all their Ills are di-
Tb5t thsir periodical sufferings and
baadacbas are due to weakened nerves.
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
FLAMING PIG SETS FIRE
TO HANDSOME RESIDENCE

- 49, Snd sC11esij,e With rain a
pet pig belonging 10 c. W. Dixie. Of
this county. today ran under his hand
some residence and set nre 10 the floor
OF the paTlOr The residence was
saved. but Is badly damaged
The pig had fleas. which were a source
OF annoyance TO members OF the house
hold. To XIII the deas petroleum was
poured on the pig, which got too near
a FIRE IN the yard and flared up. The
pig died.
The Washington times., 1906-07-23

OF dollars trying
70 cure, and I went
TO the hospital,
but they failed to
cure me and it
was getting worse
all the time. Five
weeks ago my =!fe
bought a boz Of
Cuticura ONT
ment and one
cake of Cuticura
Soap, and ! am
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
MOTHER OF ELEVEN GOES
TO JAIL FOR TEN DAYS

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio. July 23.-Mrs.
Anna O'Neil. who smuggled a bottle OF
whisky 70 her husband while he was
IN the county Jail. was fined SO and
costs and sentenced TO ten days in the
county jail.
Yer honor" she said pat asks me
20 get him one little drink before he
went 10 tne .workhouse. and he gave
me 50 cents. ! know that l did wrong" q"
Although she has eleven children. she
will be compelled 10 spend the next
ten days in jail.
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
LAID
FOR TALNUD TORAH
Impressive Ceremony at
New Hebrew Temple
of Worship.
ADDRESS BY RABBI YOELSoN
PAID Furnishes Music and All Enjoy
Luncheon After the
Exercises.

The cornerstone OF Talmud Torah,
which will be the future religious home
Of the Hebrews of Southwest Wash
ington. was laid yesterday afternoon ia
che presence of the members OF the con-
e.. CATION and a great gathering OF their
II ends.
The ceremonies. which were very i'm
pressive. were commenced at 3 p. Ia.
ut were not concluded until after p.
IN, on account of being interrupted by
frequent showers OF rain.
The new synagogue IS located on the
north side OF z street. between FOur>
and-a-half and Sixth streets southwest,
and considerable of the work of con,
stTuctjon has been done. The partly
completed edifce was tastefully deco
rated I'm the national colors and Aperf-
can flags and will be a handsome
structure when COmnlated
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
DISFIGURING
SKIN HUMOR
Impossible to Get Employment, as
Face and Body Were Covered With
itching Sores - Scratched Till
Flesh Was Raw-Spent Hun
dreds of Dollars on Doctors and
Hospitals and Grew Worse
CURED BY CUTICURA
IN FIVE WEEKS

"Since the year 1894 I have been
troubled with a very bad case Of
eczema which / have spent hundreds
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Placed by Max Needle.

The honor Of placing the cornerstone
was rendered to Max Needle. the presi-
dent Of the congregation. The stone.
which contained the names OF the mem
bers Of the congregation and pieces or
money donated by members. was placed
IN the southeast corner Of the building
fronting on + street M. Needle was
assisted in placing the cornerstone by
l. Applestine. w. WinebeTg. n. CaytOn
and s H Blank. who constituted the
building committee.
The stone Is inscribed. Congregation
of Talmud Torah. organized April 30
1890. Erected July p, 1906"
The building committee was aided IN
firmly placing the cornerstone by ". ..
Bacon and c. W. Phillips. brickmasons
The exercises incident 10 the laying Of
the stone were opened by Prof. VII
kins0n, OF the Seventh Day AdVentists.
after which an address was made by
Elder Russell OF the same creed
The Washington times., 1906-07-23
Address by Rabbi Yoelson.

The priacIpaI address Of the occasion
was made by Rabbi Morris r. Yoelson.
During the afternoon music was fur
nished by RatneT's brass and reed
band. and refreshments were served oil
present by the ladies Of the congrega-
tiou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-29

As has been stated in the Gazette,
Harrie Meeks, Herbert Foster, LEROY
Beach, jr and james German, who hsd
been in custody in connection with The
mysterious murder OF George R. Curtin,
w.rc dismissed in the Police Court sat
urday evening.
Previous to this action Mrs. Curtin,
widow of the murdered man, had been
on the stand. Among other things she
said that on Friday night, December ",
her husband did not leave the house.
He PAINTED sidebosrd that night and
she vanished it Saturday morning.
She said when he disappeared he wore a
new slt OF clothes which he had pur-
chase Saturday morning.
Several other parties who had been
summoned as witnesses testified, but
their evidence brought out no new facts
After the evidence had been closed
Mr.. (. G. Brent, Commonwealth At
sorney. addressed the court. he re-
viewed The evidence from the time Cur
Tin WAS seen in company with Foster
buy;ng a Christmas tree, and traced him
10 the Tontine Hotel, where he was with
Foster and Meeks. Next, lie said, he
found them at the house Of Mamie
Wool. Meeks, he added, left first, not
TO 90 home, however, for he was later
seen in crowd engaging in an slterca-
sion nilb Leroy Beach The trio were
later seen endeavOring to enter num-
her of houses on Lee street, but as the
inmates objected to the presence OF Cur
lin the accused would not leave him. A
man wearing light overcoat was seen
standing over Curtin as he was sitting
ON Eva Bakers steps at O'Clock. The
speaker concluded by saying that he had
thus placed Curtin in the hands OF
Meek end Foster and the unknown
man wearing the light overcoat, ana
that no accounting for the latter had
been made. TIE court was asked TO
hold the defendants for the action OF the
grand jury.
Justice Cation replied that after listen.
ing carefully to the evidence furnished
by more than sixty witnesses be did not
see anything which connected the &C,
used with the killing of Curtin, and
,ce could not conscientiously hold
, mou VI the charge mentioned, Ills
' s"en = fOlloSed by applause from
se.a'os We ',gs plumber of spectators,
Pa I,. VI .ne "a DE police Justice had
o'or'iy "i'er % Dir. Brent stated
that the investigate r. -. Breot said:
murder had just begun. n. lvestipation
"Daring this preliminary il ><ls than
we got much closer to the GRIMM sage
appears on the surface, and we will -
them behind the bars before we 8.
through. have no idea of abandoning
the search for George Curtin's murderers
because of this little setback. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-29
May Hillman Company Tonight.

May Hillman will be in this city to-
night and will be very welcome. Amuse-
ment lovers admire Miss HilIman great
" and as she has lost none of her at
Effectiveness the same old crowds as OF
yore will surely flock TO see her during
her weeks eng lgemeut at the Opera
House. Miss Hillman is this season
surrounded by fine company and her
plays are of the order that all classes OF
amusement lovers will admire and enjoy.
The opening one on Monday night will
be the splendid drama "Children OF Sa-
tan" a stirring four-act play full OF hui
man interest, clever comedy and pathos.
1t should be remembered that special
ties OF the most pleasing nature will be
introduced between the acts at every
performance. This attraction is guar
anteed by Manager Harper, and the
theaire-going public should not fail to
bestow liberal patronage upon the con-
panY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-29
Evangelistic Meetings.

The evangelistic rneetin & at the First
Baptist Church last night was exceed
ingly interesting. The congregation
filled the large auditorium, including the
gallery. There were five professions o.
faith, and all of them was received for
baptism. Rev Calvin S. Blackwell,
d. D., OF the First Baptist Church oil
NOrlolt, will join The pastor loaight,
and will preach every night during the
week DR.. Blackwell is a striking per-
sonality and distinguished preacher.
In personal appearance be resembles W.
7. Bryan, and his style of speaking IL
not unlike that popular statesman. The
prayer and song service will begin al
1880 Preaching at Sp. IN. All are
cordially invited 10 stteud these meet
inVs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-29
Raid on Gamblers.

About Jour O'Clock yesterday amer,
noon Officers Gill, Beach aud sherwood
made descent upon small frame
house near the east end OF The tunnei
where soIne young men were engaged 10
gambling. When the officers appeared
q stampede followed and one OF the 10
mates jumped from a secoud.stOry WIN win
dow andnarrowly escaped falling on ON
Ger Giu. Four of the Youths were con
ducted 10 the station house. They were
brought before the Police Court 'n's
morning and one of the accused was
fined So. The others were assessed 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-29
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

Eyeryb body works but mother,
She PLAYS bridge daS;
Rothering her little pin head
About her last had play.
Mary does the cooking,
The house works done By Sal;
Fathers taken 10 cussin'
BECAUSE Of that cd gal.
The Colombia National Steam Drdg'
ing Uompany's dredge No. 3 is on the
WAYS at the ship yard for repairs.
Tie weather yesterd ~ was cold, raw
and threatening. During the night the
wind blew from the northwest aud clear
weather followed.
John F. Griffin, whose remains were
found in a Gainesville, Nd, hospital
Yesterday, married a step-daughter OF
Officer J. c. Gill, of this city.
John Salvitti, an Italian, 10 years
old. was arrested in Washington last
night for the authorities OF Prince WI
liam county. Sslvitti is charged With the
larceny Of Sl05 from an Italian at Cherry
Hill.
Mrs. Emma Jollif, daughter of Cap
tain Frank Dixoo, employed at the
Paff Shoe Factory, fell down the stairs
in that building this morning and was
painfully injured. She was sent to her
home in the ambulance of the Alexan-
dIia Hospital.
The revival services which have re-
Gently been 10 progress in the Methodist
Episcopal Church South closed last
night. IN the two weeks the revival
lasted the church membership was
materially increased.
Mr.B. We'll has purchased from Mr.. j. Z.
Zimmerman the latters residence ON the east
side of st. Asaph street, b:tween King ana
Prince.
Attention is called to the advertisement OF
VIM, H. Peck.
Fried CLANS 80 cents a dozen. Oysters
fried stew or raw. Free luneh-hot sausage
c. H. Zimmerman. Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-29
Personal.

Miss Emily Elliott is visiting her aunt,
Mrs. Thomas NJ. Elliott, at No. 1926
Calvert street, Washington.
The Junior Card Club was delightful
" entertained Saturday evening by Miss
KITTY Barrett at the residence OF Miss
Hattie Douglas on Cameron street.
Miss Nav Fair aud Miss Elk lbeth
Fair, of Warrenton, are visiting MISS
Lucy Douglass at her home on Cameron
street.
Mr.. Greda A. Kengls, of Washington,
and Miss Mary A. Williams, OF this city,
were quietly married on Saturday morn
ing by Rev. II. j. Cutler at St. Mary
Church.
Mrs. J. f Norris is Y cry i'll al her
-esjdepce on south st. Asaph street.
>s,As Jessie Armstrong has returned
NJ visit to Philadelphia.
from 4, Harrington Shirley CON
Mr.. o. u home on north St. Asaph
tinues i'll at h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-29
Much Ado About Nothing

The report circulated about two weeks
ago to the effect that the remains OF an
infant had been found under the foor
of an unoccupiesI house on Commerce
street appears 10 have been baseless.
Justice Cation examined number OF
witnesses in the Police Court this morn
ing, none whom, said they saw anything
resembling the body of an infant. The
hole in the foo was about the size OF
teacup, and fro ,m all that could be learn
ed the sleeve of an uDdershirt In which
something Isutrid had been rolled had
been pushed through the hole and lime
subsequently, added.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-29
>ia Dogs.

Ha{Tlts IUtH u
People whose business some time
all parts of the city have for the in.
had their attention directed to ~,fer
creasing number of dogs they encoG -.
II is safe to say that many OF th'
ours are unlicensed They Prowl about
the city, invading alleys and yard',
causing apprehension TO women ana
children. A gentleman living in the
south western portion Of the city yeSter-
dav counted nineteen CANNES on Alfred
street. between Wolfe and Wilkes.
A dog, supposed to be mad, was
killed this morning near the corner OF
Queen aud Payne streets by Mr.. w. ii.
Peck.