Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 33, Number 74, 29 April 1908 — Page 8

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THE RICH3IOXD PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY AFRIL 29, 190S.

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Crazed Father Jumped Up and Down Upon Child, Killing It.

BODY WAS MUTILATED.

L0NG"8TRIPS WERE-TORN FROMITS BACK STRANGE ORGIE OF "DEVIL CHASERS" LOCATED AFTER THE CHILD'S' DEATH.

Nazareth, Pa., April 29. "Ood drove the devil out of her For hours we stood'by praying for-His victory. He ha.m triumphed. God. who is my husband, hilled her!"

Mrs. Robert Bucliman, sister-in-lawJ

of one i of 'Northampton county's milllonaiiea, made this statement to the 'authorities here when questioned bout thoteange death, of May Irene Smith, her six-year-old niece. The rhild's death. wathe outcome of a religions otgy of ft new sect styling themselves "Devil Cha6ers" that lastd from late Saturday afternoon until the little one died. The child's body Is horribly mutilated, the flesh on the egs atid back-having been torn into phredfi. The tragedy occurred in the home f Robert Buchman, brother of a wealthy cement mamrfaefcuner of Alliance, 5a. In-their feazy the Devil Chasers lterally wreckcvl-the place fronhcellar fo roof. Doors were wrenched from their fastenings, window frames hauled out. and furniture smashed so that rot a trace of lis original form refmains. The facUthai, the torn andnnutilated bodies of a score of chickens end that of a collie dog- belonging to J3uchman were found scattered about leads the authorities to believe that the Smith child may have been killed In some horrible sacrificial rite practiced by the sect. Scores Attracted. Coroner J. A. Fotherol Is assisting Detective Jacob Johnson, of Kastou, Pa., who is ma&ing an investigation along this line. The shrieks of the fanatics attracted scores of persons on Sunday. Half nude men and women, the latter with disheveled hair, would appear now and then by a window. From the faces and bodies of some blood streamed, evidence of the bodily excoriation inflicted in the strange worship. Several times a party of Indignant country folk made a move toward the house, but they

were greeted each time with a volley of crockery and curses. "Keep away you devils. God is af ter such as you." Cries such as these would be followed by hysterical prayers. Buchman was lured by the mysterious rites of the '"Chasers," and embraced the strange belief and soon became one of the leading spirits of the band, and his influence was sufficient to secure a large number of proselytes. After considerable persuasion his brother-in-law. Smith, agreed to attend one of the meetings on Saturday night last, and took with him his wife and little daughter. None of those who attended the meeting, although rigidly questioned by the authorities, will give any correct account of what occurred in the meeting, which lasted from Saturday evening until the death of the child. During the whole time. hxwever, no food passed the lips of the worshipers. The coroner learned that, two or three times the Smtih child called

out for food, and each time was told

to be quiet. Finally, when the child continued her importunities, she was put in a room somewhat isolated from that in which the "Devil Chasers'' were holding their uncanny services. Cries Were Piteous. Monday the child's cries became piteous. It is alleged that Buchman then declared she was possessed of a devil and they must drive it out. Then, from what can be gathered from the scraps let fall by some of the fanatics, there began a hideous scene. In the mind of Buchman and the others the "devil" jumped from the child to a bureau. The furniture was promptly smashed and hurled from the house. Then the ' fiend" would appear to the frenzied sect on the ceiling. Two or three holes punched clear through to the floor above give evidence of the vigor of the pursuit. Once it was supposed to have alighted upon Mrs. Bnchnutn, and she was driven with blows and curses from the house. So it. continued for hours. Just how the child met death is even more hazy than the rest. Mrs. Smith was the one who discovered the body. Although she herself was one of the most enthusiastic of the "devil chasers," she declares that, above the din, she fancied she heard her little one calling piteously for her. When she had convinced herself that this was the case, she went to the child's room. "My baby was dead," sobbed the woman. "She was cut and bleeding. She was naked and the flesh was torn from her little back. My brother had his arm torn by a wild cat once. My little one's back looked as though a dozen wild cats had jumped on it. Buchman was on the floor beside her and said nothing, but appeared to be praying. His face looked as though he had heard good news." When the child's body was examined Mrs. Smith's statement regarding the injuries was verified. In addition there were marks of bruises on

the head and on the left temple an ugly cut about the size of a dollar. It is understood that Mrs. Buchman has made a statement to the coroner, in which she says that her husband jumped repeatedly on the child's body.

Today has been clean up day in Milton. Under the agitation of prominent citizens the movement for cleaner streets and alleys culminated in a concerted effort to remove garbage, old papers, trimmings from trees and other unsightly things from the city thoroughfares and today was set apart as the time for a real spring cleaning. The work today brought about a transformation of many parts of the city where carelessness has been the rule. Milton Oregon Ex.

"JOSHING" GIVEN SENATOR ELKINS

Senators Accuse'Him of Being An "Undesirable."

Washington, April 29. Is Senator Elkins of West Virginia an "undesirable citizen" in the eyes of President Roosevelt? In a good-natured way fellow senators of the West Virginia statesman assured him they felt confident he was iu the Harriman, Chandler et al. class. The joke of which Senator Elkins was made the butt had its origin in the President's special message, the portion in question being his reference to millionaires with "foolish sons and princess daughters. Senator Eikins' daughter, Miss Katherine, is generally regarded as the fiancee of Duke Abruzzi of Italy: in fact, late dispatches have it that members of the royal family concerned are selecting their wedding gifts. Senator Elkins took the "joshing" in good part.

CALL TO WEST SIDERS

President of Improvement Association Wants Them To Work.

TO IMPROVE PARK SITE.

HIMSELF HERO

Rescued Tots From in Front of Pennsylvania Train.

Lewistown, Fa., April 29. John1 Earl Eyster, a H3-year-old newsboy and messenger boy, saw two little children walking on the railroad just before- the arrival of a Pensy train at Lewistown Junction. Dropping his bundle he beat the train to where they were and saved the children.

The president of the West Richmond Improvement association has issued a call to residents of the West Side asking them to meet at the Main street bridge at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon for the purpose of uniting in an effort to clean the site of the proposed Riverside park. It will be yard cleaning day throughout the city, but West Siders are expected to have tak-en care of their private properties the day before and to donate their services to the city on Friday. In the opinion of members of the Improvement association there will be a park along the west bank of the river some Time in the future. Great quantities of brush and rubbish have been thrown from the top of the bluff and it has lodged indiscriminately along the hillside? This material is a detriment to the growth of young trees and if it is permitted to remain will be much harder to remove a few years hence. All those willing to work are requested 1o arrive promptly and bring with them hatchets, axes, sickles, baskets, hoes, rakes and other implements that may be of use. East Siders, who are generous enough to assist will be welcomed. The work will begin at the bridge and progress northward.

TRIP WITH THAW KILLS JOE BELL Deputy Sheriff Contracted a Cold His Career.

New York, April .V "That trip kill

ed poor Joe Bell." said Daniel O'Reilly, noted criminal attorney, when informed of the death of Deputy Sheriff Joseph Bell. O'Reilly referred to the trip to Matteawan. when Bell several months aeo conducted Harry K. Thaw from Fishkill Landing to the insane asylum at that place. He contracted a severe cold while Thaw was in his custody and never recovered. Anions: the prisoners to whom Bell bad been shackled were Dr. Samuel J. Kennedy, tried three times for murder; "Al" Adams, the "policy king," who, after a term in Sing Sing, committed suicide: Roland B. Molineux. who, upon his second trial for murder was acquitted: Salvator Governales. who killed two policemen in Wahington square; Bedros Hampartzoomian. who shot and killed an Armenian rue merchant; Albert Patrick, now serving a life sentence for the murder of William Marsh Rice. and Thomas Tobin. who died in the electric, chair fur the murder of Capt. Craft.

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ONCE HAD A MILLION BUT DIES PAUPER

Relatives Refuse to Bury Dela-field.

Tacoma. Wash., April 29. Former millionaire Del afield died a pauper here today. He once was a member of the New York Stock Exchange and made millions in Wail street operations much of which was lost, in subsequent speculation. The remainder of his fortune was lost when he was disinherited for marrying a poor girl. His rich relatives have refused to pay the expense of his burial.

Don't forget to clean up your yards and yardens May 1.

The Japanese have three forms of ealntation one for saluting an inferior, one for saluting an equal and another for saluting a superior.

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WERE KILLED

Death Dealing Traction Wreck In Michigan Tuesday Afternoon.

MISTAKES IN ORDERS CAUSE

Detroit. Mich.. April 20. Two interurban trolley cars on the Detroit, Jackson and Chicago Railway, a part of the Detroit United Railways system, running from Detroit to Jackson, collided head-on yesterday afternoon while running forty-five miles an hour near Ypsilanti. Nine men were killed and thirty men and women injured, some of them seriously. All of the severely wounded were taken to the University hospital at Ann Arbor. A mistake in orders on the part of the motorman, Ira Fay of the limited car. who was crushed to death beneath his vestibule, is alleged to have caused the collision. It is charged that he overran his orders. His home was at Jackson, Mich.

MARSHALL RETURNS FROM GOLDEN WEST Democratic Candidate Will Now Go to Work.

PALLADIUM WANT ADS. PAY

Columbia City, lnd.. April 20. Thomas R. Marshall, democratic nominee for governor, and Mrs. Marshall, returned last night from UresoHt. Arizona, and other western points, where they spent the last three weeks on pleasure and business. Mr. Marshall is much rested. He ha:; engagements to speak iu arly every day between now and the election.

299 WERE KILLED WITHINJIX MONTHS Awful Toll to New York Traction Lines.

Don't have circulars printed to be thrown around the streets.

New York. April 20. According to figures given out the New York traction lines have killed 2!0 persons in six months. The authorities propose to consider remedial measures at once.

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LSysiiniess otm KJohmin3do All day the bevy of 30 clerks of the Big Store have been kept busy. Regardless of the steady rainpour, which lasted throughout the morning hours and late into the afternoon, the crowds continue to come and go, with their arms full of the most remarkable price slashing bargain-giving values ever before given in Richmond. There are bargains here for every one; for the middle aged man, for the old man, for the boy or young man, and at prices which seldom if ever will be duplicated again in Richmond. You must remember that only 10 days will be given to this sale. Think of it !

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