The Washington herald., 1908-06-19


sisters, Samuel Krupsaw, twelve years
old, who has been missing several DAYS.
told a narrowing story last night Of be-
Ing kidnapped by two negroes after hav-
ing been blindfolded, robbed. and taken
to the country. near Baltimore. where
he says he was left, tied TO n tree.
Sammy left home Tuesday morning.
and his father and mother were in a
state Of desperation until he returned last
night at $50 O'Clock
The police authorities Of this city and
Baltimore have been in constant commu-
nication since Wednesday night. and a
general order was issued 20 the police
OF both cities 10 look out for the young
ster when II was learned last evening of
his sudden disappearance
Seating in the dining-room Of the hum
BILE home. near the water front last night.
the youngster told the following story OF
his disappearance:
L was selling my papers in the vicinity
Of the Union Station Tuesday afternoon
about O'clock, when two negroes came
TO me and asked me il had hfteen pa
pers. Before I had time 20 answer. they
grabbed me and led me into a darkened
house. where a handkerchief was tied
over my eyes. I had SIG IN my pockets.
which ! had taken out Of a penny savings
bank earlier In the day. and the men
took this. I was frightened, but too sur
pTised to cry out"
Was Gagged and Bound.
At this point the boy solemnlv told
how he had been gagged, bound. and
carried away
I don't know whether I was carried
upon q bicycle or driven in a buggy. but
] know we had been going several hours
when / was placed upon the ground and
tied TO a tree. l was tied tight. TOO
When they took the handkerchief OF my
eyes l saw that one OF the men had a
wooden leg. The wagon. or whatever f.
was that brought me. was nowhere TO be
seen.
We were IN a hay field and the negroes
were seated in front OF me. when a
farmer, who had long scythe in his
hand. saw MS and come running down.
rms scared both negroes and they ran
away
Samuel spoke in broken English now,
and then saying something 20 his father
In Yiddish. Several time ne broke into
sohs at the thought Of the iudign!ties he
had suffered.
The farmer lOosed me-" added the boy.
and took me 10 the house nearby. where
he gave me a good meal"
This was about o'clock in the evening.
and that night, Sammy said. he was
allowed 10 sleep In the house
wednesday morning ne was given
breakfast and = cents % take nim To
Baltimore. That the negroes retained
the idea OF capturing him and holding him
for ransom is deduced by his parents
from the fact that on his way 10 the
train he was again accusted by one OF
the negroes and asked If he wanted 10
go home.
sent Him To Baltimore.
Il told the negro TO 60 away and then
yelled as loud as I could for the farmer.
When he came 10 me, was put on a
train for Baltimore and reached there
about noon"
Alone in Baltimore. without money.
Sammy went 10 the Hebrew colony. in
East Baltimore where he was unsuccess-
ful in begging a nights lodging
ne was nhaHy picked up by Policeman
Herald at Broadway and Eager streets
crying bitterly. The policeman took him
20 the Northeastern police station. and
the police authorities In this city were no.
tifed
Abraham Krupsaw. the father. was IN
turn notified. and spent the night looking
for his son. whom he thought in a sta
tion-house here.
Yesterday morning he went 10 police
headquarters, and the matter was made
clear to h=2a. He Immediately bought a
ticket and sent It 20 his son. Sammy re-
ceived the ticket and was sent home. ar
riving here yesterday at o'clock
Through bOyiSh forgetfulness or n spirit
Of enterprise. the younger Krupshaw for
got his family. who were patiently await
ing his return, and spent the Intervening
hours until $3.50 O'Clock selling extra pa
pers. When ne arrived az his home last
evening all threats OF a chastisement
from his parents were banshed. and the
unwilling prodigal was welcomed with
open arms and a hearty supper
While Sammy was missing Wednesday
night, the police OF this city and Balti-
more were in constant communication. a
general lookout being posted al the rail
way stations in both cities