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VSTEROUS MURDER & ”HEVEALED BY THESE Body of Miss Bessie Davis, Young Governess, Cruelly Slain, Found in ‘the Surf at Beverly, Mass. with Four Wounds in the Head. Mass. mar{ were clean cut, end there were 20 ~~ o Drulaes about them, as there would have been had they been caused by the wash- ing of the body against the rocks. “There are two partioular points about the affair,” sald Mr, Stickney, “Mise Devis wes last seen by Benjamin Haw- Kina as he and a young women were walking over Lee's Beach. He saw her @pproaching in the darkness alone, 6nd suddenly heard several whistles from the direction of « large rock on tbe Water front. The girl was uodoubtedly @ving there by appointment, “Then again, when her body was found floating ‘n the surf her hand clasped a small stone, and her hat and Gloves were found upon the rock dry as | Savery, Ger mystery of a most revolting char. (ester was revealed here when the body Miss Bessie Davia, twenty-three was found floating In te eo Beach with four saving right temple and lett 7° & i y | ee ees ly Farms, and for two employed aa governess family of Otis H. Luke, formerly Central National Bank, | shone brother of Arthur F. Like, Treat) rng ties are such that had she con- Of the United States Steel COM) tempted suicide and left them there | they would have been wot by the rising girl had no motive for sutcld® | tides at 11 o'clock at night and again was happily situated, had no fnan-| 4: ¢ 4, Mf.” Worries, had no love affairs and) yies Davis was @ young woman of cheerful and happy on the day Of) most excellent character and had the Geath. reapect and admiration of the entire community, She was not known to have received the attentions of any man, and her death has caused intense exoitement and a stern demand for the apprehension of ber murderer, ei? # vide According to Medical Examiner George A. Stickney, the wounds on the girl's (Read could not have been produced by “the ection of the waves, The gashes > TARO ccMAGTE > CONGRESS IN SESSION » ‘More than One Thousand Priests ” fixed in New York, the first congress from All Parts of the United] sting noid in Washington and the sec- ing | ond at Bt. Louls, Mo., Archbishop Far- States Take Part in Opening) je; cot nimseit to the task of arousing clerical interest throughout the country #0 as to make the present session com- Grengurate in size with the greatness of the city, ‘The presence of delegates from all sections of the United States, who aro quartered at parish houses and the resi. Genoes of prominent Catholic laymen, shows how well he has succeeded in making thie assemblage the largest re- gtous event ever held 1 America, His further aim Js the developing of tole mystery, as it has 0 be prwueny congress will last three days, the ' “J Lederer 4 sessions taking place in the bbe tar 5 ire, geet College Hall on Madison ave Bi ceecee Wee Sevenors 4 nenaies Inter. ‘” n pa ard Titycese- | of Lave is apt to produce ‘and he feels arsured that all attending the congress triduum at St, Patrick's, | will be morally comforted and strength- Archbishop Purley, Larissa and Apostolic Delegate te the United States, ‘The latter will represent the Pontift ‘at the congress, and Bishop Camillus P, Maes, of Covington, Ky., who has been foramost in furthering the Priests’ Bucharistio League movement, will pre side at the congress, held under the auspices of Archbishop Farley, who considers it likely to be one of theohiet glories of his episcopate. When the third meeting place was i history of the Roman tn the United States together from all parts many priests, prelates the hierarchy oa the Eucharistic Congress, Was opened this morning with « Pontifical mass at St. Patrick's i 32 i Ht E i ie ened In their Inbors for the glory of the wit be bold ear tal iy parignor Falconio, Ine. lett onsignor ic @ letter to in his jurisdiction, hy 5 Poirier, i} 8. % anion of fre Sacrament will be ex. ere ot ae ee ate a reotor-General of the Priests’ Euchar- ipo pag a woll bi at jue League, has commended it, say- ¢ former places | ing $56 ‘Gebiect relating to} an Geman tetaat tae sallcitee att | preme or ; the ‘ gaysepoees be delivered, fol |Pr'Mieniy commended by the mont dis lowed es Fetes ve tingulahed prelates of the Church, a the Pope, Pope Pius a8 & special mark of | fulness and Its fitness to ki allve in hie favor, has granted three apecial in-| the hearts of evclealaation the fire, of Gulgences to the Sai attending | intused into the souls of bis apostles these servicer—a plenary Indulgence, one of seven years and seven quaran- tines and one of 900 days, His Holiness supper.” Cardinal Gibbons, also commending the movement, In his letter sald; “LT know of no means better calculated to Inspire seal among the clergy and to hep alive the flames of divine love in thelr hearts than the devotions en- joined in Priests’ Eucharistic Dy @ apecial letter has commended the | » spirit of the Congress and the message ‘Will be delivered to the delegates, con- Slating of over 1,0% priests, half a dozen Afech! fully p score of Bishops Teague,” end rous monsignor! and eccle- | Gregortan Chant, Gastics of high orders by the Most| The Cathedral was fittingly decor. } Rev. Dicinede Balconio, Archbishop of | ated this morning for the holding of the 6th Ave., Cor. 20th S % ON THE MAIN FLOOR, Of $3.50 Fall iw 10 for Women at Is Still On. This Footwear is genuine value. No mere newspaper advertising. We guar- antee them. They have all the style and fit of $5.00 shoes. $1.40 Off the Price of Each Pair. Cammeyer's Footwear is conceded to be the front-rank shces of the world. a0 season openings are not mere Wifling sales, but Shoe Trade Events, | This Autumn Bargain Sale, ‘now in progress, is commanding he attention of the public. “it ik of it, genu- shoes x $9.10 | needs no proofs to understand its use- | ~ on the memorable occasion of his last | ¢ ICAMMEYER 1T®Greatest Shoe Bargain Sale THE WORLDi TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 27, 1904, KEW WITS | (LN SMITH CS Coroner Scholer to Probe Death of Woman Found in Cell of Yorkville Prison Covered with Bruises. Coroner Scholer will hold an tnquest at 10 o'clock Friday morning tnto the death of “Eliza Smith,” the woman who was found dead in a cell of the Yorkville police station five days ago under suspicious circumstances, The Coroner said to-day: “I expect @ witness to testify at the Investigation who will, [ think, throw some light on the case. She is a woman who was in &@ cell close to that occupied by the woman whose body bore marks of vio~ lence, and which may have been caused by bivws inflicted after the Smith wom- an was aken from the court and thrown trto the cell. “Thie woman claims to have known “Biisa Smith.” She is now at Hart's | Island and I regard her as an important witness. She, the dead woman, was known as ‘Irish Mary,’ and was @ 4 Beet? denizen, but whether she was lowly or rich it makes no difference. | It there waa foul play in this case 1 shall sift it to the bottom,” WOMAN GUILTY OF KEEPING BABY FARM Children’s Society Superintend- ent Testifies She Had Seven Little Ones In Her Home— One Went Begging to Pastor. Mr, en Mra, Robert B. Williams, of No, 18 Main treet, in the Bronx, who were arrested a week ago by Gerry Boctety officers, charged with conduct- ing a baby farm, were tried today In the Court of Special Sessions before Jtvties Zeller, McKeon and Deuel, Rev, C, EF, Aimes, pastor of the West Farms M. FE. Church, who Informed the Gerry Society of the existence of the Place, testified ‘that one of the children whom the Williameses kept had called at Dis home with a bemging letter, ‘The child, the clergyman averred, was ragged and dirty, Gupt. Jenkins, of the Gerry Boctety, produced the seven children found at the Williams residence in court, Thelr ages ranged from fourfeen months to seven years. The Superintendent tof the Court that the children were thin and half-starved when found. The eld- est, Edward Ferry, stated that Mrs. Willlama had made hig sweep the house every morning and qo out with begging letetra in thy afPexioon. The Justice dischéyged Willams and found rMa, Williams guilty. Although | her counsel, Philip Goodheart, pleaded ignorance of the Wf as an excuse, Jus- | Hoe Zeller sent Ser to the penitentiary | for three montrs, | Buchartstlo services—the most impor- fant of the seven sacraments of the | lebrations during the congress will be the singing of appropriate portions of the Gregorian ohant by a picked choir of men and boys, This special ohotr contains the best voloa of the cholrs of Bt. Joseph's Seminary at Dunwoodle, and of the Cathetral College and’ school, under Prof, Ungerer. The interpretation to- day was of the German version of the chant; to-morrow will be given the French and Belgian interpretations, and | on ‘Thursday the chant will be rendered Vin Tallan, All Sizes and i} Button and Lace. | Widths. | LOVE AFAR MAE HN SEK DEAT Paul Humier Told Hotel Attend- ants He Had Quarrelled with His Sweetheart, and Then Shot Himself. ——— Paul Humler, the young man who et- tempted sulcids in a hotel at No, 2 First avenue by shooting himaelf under the he and in the head, is in Flower Hospital to-day under arrest. The phy- sloians say that he will recover, At the hotel, which ts known as Rhetnhardt’s, tt was said to-day that Humler, although he was known there, had never stopped over night. Fifteen minutes after he went to his room last night he tried to kill himself, He told the attaches that he had # quarrel with @ girl and then sat down to write & letter to his brother, Emil, who lives in Jersey City. In this letter he wrote that he was going to commit suicide Mrs, Rheinhant said to-day that she knew Humler was deep in @ love af- fair with a woman with whom he was constantly to be found. At the hos- pital Humler gave the name of his closest friend as Freia Harkins, No. 215 East Fiftieth mreet. He also said that this was his own address, At No, 215 East Fiftieth street, which fe @ boarding-house, tt was sald that ‘kina hired the room last Sat- ee eying tires boar and that she said her husband would join her later, ———_— BOGUS CITIZENS FEARFUL, An a result of the Bureau of Elec: tions’ Investigation of the naturaliaa- tion frauds toany foreigners are re- questing that thelr bogus papers be cancelled, The bureau !s summoning many witnesses who are believed to hold fradulent papers. The right of witnesses to employ counsel was raised, If not settled, yes: | terday when John 8. Brown appeared in court to answer a summons pro- cured by Wilton M. Goldsmith, a law- ver, Mr, Goldgmith says he called at the Bureau of Elections last Friday for a client. He was told that his client was merely a witness and not entitled to counsel. When he objected Deputy Brown, he save. threw him down stairs, Mr. Goldsmith did not appear tn court hati id and Mr, Brown was dis- charged. Supt. Morgan, of the bureau, sald yea- terday that there ha en no more Arreats in the cases of the naturaliza- ton frauds, _——— Most other $3 Derbies and many that sell at $5 would only be fit for scarecrows or such, if worn as long as our $3 Derby wears, All the stylish blocks, Rocers, Pert & Company. 208 Broadway, cor. opposite City Hall, 842 Broatway, cor 13th, We fill orde nd 140 to 148 4th Av. y malt 1980 Brosdw ty, ‘cor, 32d. and 154 West did st. Seasonable Talk {] Nothing could be more in sea- son just now than a few words || about Pianos. We are not going |) to say much—the merits of the | { | PIANOS Speak for themselves, Their tone speaks with an Irre- sistible force—with a power that always convinces, The Wissner Pianos cost but little more than the ordinary kind, as they are sold at the vartous Wissner warerooms at manufac- turer's prices. GREAT SALE of SLIGHTLY USED PIANOS of our own make—and other makes taken in part payment. || Upright cateoratet miner. $175 Upright eo gwwaeny, 325 ‘| Upright oot suerte, 95 | Upright Concert used. 185 Upright "in isiat ase Sesten 350 Upright °° {26'fie money, 100 Elegant Square Pianos $20, $30, $40. TUNING, REPAIRING, 4C., BY BX- PERTS AT REASONABLE RATES, BEND FOR CATALOGUE. TELEPHONE 204 GRAMERCY, Wissner Warcrooms, 25 East 14th St. BROOKLYN—588-548 FULTON ST, \ | MICHAELS Business Hours: mya en UT dg solide Commencing October Ist, EIGHT! TY A. M. to SIX P. M. HOSIERY and GLOVES. Messrs. B. Altman & Co, are now showing a complete assortment of Autumn and Winter HOSIERY for Men, Women and Children, in various styles and weaves; included is a select assortment of Silk Hosiery for Men and Women. Orders executed for Women's Silk Hosiery, in thades to match coftumes. KID GLOVES for Men, Women and Children are now shown in ftyles for the Autumn and ‘Winter seasons, including the exclusive “ Marvex” quality, also other grades a) lower prices. Attention is directed to the following Special Sales, to be held on WEDNESDAY, September Twenty-eighth : Men's Fancy Lise Thread Half Hose, embroidered and @riped effets; regular price, 50c. per pair, at $1.80 per box of half dozen pairs. 35c, per pair, Women's Lisle Thread Hose, Black with colored embroid- ery; regular prices, 75c. per pair. $2.50 per half dozen pairs, 50c, per pair, SEVERAL THOUSAND PAIRS OF WOMEN’S KID GLOVES OF SUPERIOR QUALITY, AT $11.00 per dozen pairs, $1.00 per pair. Regular value $1.50 per pair. Mises’ Imported Glace Glove, . . (Rear of Rotunda.) 85c. per pair, ‘B. Altman & Co. NINETEENTH STREET AND SIXTH AVENUE, NEW YORK. BROS. Fifth Ave, & 9th St., B’klyn, CREDIT CLOTHING $1Down & 50c. Per Week On Purchase of $10 Worth, Furniture and Everything for House: keeping. EASIEST PAYMENTS WEDNESDAY A Special Opening Announcement. ND THURSDAY. New Showing of Fall Goods. BROOKLYN'S SHOPPERS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND OUR EXHIBITION OF FALL FASHIONS, Persian Lamb Coats, Leipsic Dye, made to your measure. Select your own skins, Value $125, soos *75.00 Double Fox Scarts, 2 brushes, 90-In, long. Value $10.50, *0.98 Isabella and Sable Fox Pillow Muffs, Value $10.50, *0.98 Chinchilla Muffs, Round, Value $17.50, *12.50 Alterations ard Repairs carefully ex- ecuted in our own workrooms at lowest possible charges. ALL ALTERATIONS FREE. Cheviot $ ‘Broadcloth Suits, 25 Coats 36-in. long, vest fronted, all taffeta lined. Pleated skirts, Season's newest idea, Rain and Coats, $ | 4.% Travel Value $25. Priestley’s Cravenetie, Laurence Field's celebrated model, Blue, Black, Oxford, Tan, Covert, Broadcloth and Cheviot JacKets, | Exclusive model, full satin lined. Value $12.50, *7.50 Canvas @ Etamine Skirts, Pleated and taffcts trimmed, full taffeta drop, Value $16.50, *6.98 Melles & Co. Outfitters to Women, Opening Announcement ON TORRAT, WEDNESDAY AND + eptember 27, 28, 29 HURSDAY, this modern and well.appointed st will hold its opening exhibit or Costumes, Tailored Suits, Coats and Skirts, An opportunity will be given to inspec most fascinating creations of sush noted mutcrsae houses as Paquin, Sara Mayer, Raudnitz Francie, Doucet, Armand, Beer, Thellier, Drecoll, Callot, which, together with ourown superb adaptations, make this showing one of the most noteworthy and distinctive displays of the season. A cordial invitation to inspect this opening display is extended to all who would study style and value, - 2 ‘| between Sth and 36 W est 2 St., 6th ava, WOMEN'S NECKWEAR, 74, be Autumn and Winter include Boas and Stoles of Ostrich, Marabou and Coque Feathers, with Muffs to match. Ruff of Taffeta Silk and Chiffon, also in exclusive combinations, Hand-made Yokes of Silk and Chiffon; Half Steeves, Fronts, Capes, Persian Scarfs and Squares. Hand-made Stocks, with or without jabots; Collar and Cuff Sets, etc. GAeMaN, f GMPANY Entire Block, Fultoa, From Bridge to Duffield St., Brooklys, Qeenrnecgpennenpens Open Saturday Nights Until 10 o’Clock. Items on Sale Wednesday and Thursday As Long as Quantities Last. No Mail, Telephone or C. 0. D. Orders Filled, ' DoubleStampsEveryDay With Cash Purchases from ian Soon. 4 thereat neone with C..O. Ds.” SS 10c Pictures, 3c, Pictures — Gebbie’s Photogra vures, size 10x12, assorted sub.ects; cholce.......4, aa 3 Corned Beef, 6c. Plate or Nave! Corned Beef, select pieces; cured to suit everybody's taste; per Ib... 6c Fresh Fish, le 2,000 Ibs Funcy Fresh Hade dock, right off the smack; —————— ‘ || 15c, Tray Cloths, 8c, Fringed Tray Cloth —30 dozen, size 17x26, strictly pure linen, d and blue borders, each.., 8C | ¢———_—_____ 20c Picture Frames, 10¢c Picture Frames—Gilt or Duteb mouldings, size 8x10, glass and mat complete,,., 10¢ f Sears po 19c. Sugar Bowls, 10c, ox Sugar Bowls and (ream r (chers— as ye pti pate tern—highly polished glass, tach. teecseesee 10€ 19c StocKings, llc, Children’s Stockings, fast black cotton, fine grade, seamless feet, double heels and toes, all sizes, good wearing kind, WOIH 19C se se severe iinet: we 25c. HandKerchiefs, 12c, Handherchirfs, Swiss embroid. ered, scalloped edges; hem- stitched, embrolder id lace trimmed, ¢ on 12 Qxmeprenpaniegs 19c, Embroidery, 12%c, Embroideries, hand loom, wide mernies ae ne to match, cut-out edges ready for use; a 12%c 29c. Suitings, 19c. Wool Suitings, very desirable for Children’s School Dresses In pretty mixtures, in imita- tion of the more expensive materials ; yard..p. ess. 19¢ f cnah ean Ash 35c. Flannel, 19¢. Seweh Fiannels—1,000 yards 32-inch, in neat stripes, yd. 33c Ribbon 21c, Satin Liberty Ribbons, double ‘ faced 4% inches wide, fine Hed leiog oa {at ae sortment of wanted colors, cd. 2le 35c Underwear, 24c. Women’s Underwear, extra fine t quality fleece lined vests and Lew Pp pall ay oer med and well made; the pan | ve side bands, each...... 24C 9c} « 1.25 Bedspreads, 89c. Bedspréede—200 full size heavy, snow white crochet, Mar- seilles designs, cach. 89c a ble ~ Y ates i rental ith Ce , $0 in, Poe galls es 80c 1,50 Long Pants, 95c. made In the strongest manger 9S¢ 1,45 Trimmed Hats, 95c| | Children and Misses Trimmed Samer | colors ss, Baek Br Waists half ned, sizes “4 2.50 Lamb 8, 1.39 Silk Lam with Site fringe, all the latest embroidered a gold cord, in art dept., 2,00 Shoes, 1.50. Women's Shoes — Dongola kid, button and lace, heavy yar newest style last, © pat leather tips, Cuban heels; sizes 2% to 8; C, D and widths. i 1.50] 5.00 Petticoats, 3.98, Women's Taffeta Sitk Petticoats, made with eircular fow knife plaited and finished flare rutfle, trimmed with two rows of hemstitching, 3.98