The Portland daily press., 1886-12-04
Wilson still Insists He Is Moen's
Son.

PROVIDENCE, II. l., Dec. 3.-Claimant
Wilson this forenoon appeared TO be in ex-
cellent physical and mental condition, mani
Testing no signs Of insanity or even excite
ment. He reiterated his statement as to the
absolute truth Of his conversation in regard
to his claim TO be MOen's son, but took ex-
ceptions to some Of the influences and allega-
tions in the account of the interview held In
great deal that has been published, declaring
that not more than IS per cent. of Ii was
true. In relation to the statement of Geo.
w. Hobbs, ESQ, Of Uxbridge, he said that
he had never asserted that Hobbs had papers
In his possession going to prove his (Wil-
son's) paternity and that his denial was
therefor gratutious. The papers were, or
had been, in possession OF his reputed
mother, wife of Jonas Wilson, and had
never been in the hands of Hobbs In re-
his credit and general conduct Wilson ac-
counted for them by saying that Hobbs was
a political worker for w. w. Rice, brother
in-law OF Moen, and under M0en's influence.
As to the story of his pointing pistol at
Mrs Bradford, he said that the facts were
the reverse and that she had drawn pistol
upon him at the gate Of his house in Tx
bridge. Finally he reiterated this. state
ment that In short time he would be pre-
pared to make full disclosure Of the facts
In his possession that would establish that
he was the son Of Philip l.. M0en beyond
any doubt or question. Until that time he
desired to be let alone by reporters.
Statement Of Wilson'S Mother.
PUTNAM, Dec. 3.-AIrs. Porter, the mother
of Doc Wilson, was interviewed at East
Thompson, Conn. to-day and says emphati-
cally she Is Wilson's own mother. Reports
Of the birth at Oxford printed in the morn
ing paper were correct. She thinks Levi is
not in his right mind. She says she knows
of no mystery. Mrs. Porter faltered when
she said Jonas Wilson was Docs father, and
sobbingly said she knew something bad
would become Of her, but whether this was
in regard to future support or having not
answered correctly is the question.
A picture of deceased brother, Henry,
looks quite like Levi. Mrs. Porter said that
up to last spring Levi gave her S25 a month,
since then for reasons known to Storekeeper
Joslin, necessary supplies only had been
furnished at the village grocery, Wilson set
ting at the end of each month. By con-
tradicting Lewis statement she is In con-
slant fear Of beiug deserted. She cOntradie-
ted the report of Jonas Wilson receiving
money from wealthy man when residing
In East Killingly which report has been cir
culated fora year. When asked, after social
chat, II Jonas Wilson revealed q. secret M
enahgedf c6untenance and medltating SAID:
'DOn't remember.
As a casual question followed she replied
promptly. These and other points made the
report suspicious. She denied Lewis state
ment of his birth, and together with Porter
said that his word was not worth believing.
She says Levi visited her seven weeks ago.
but said nothing about Moen, and Mrs.
Porter says Wilson has not called since June.
Mrs. Porter wants to do all the talking and
she answers just enough questions innocent
ly to make person suspect her strange ex-
pressions, nervous actions, and at times eva
siye answers.