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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
AS TRUE AS GOD
McGOugh Still Says He
Was Guilty.
And ReasSertS That "Bat"
Shea Was Innocent.
The Crime Is on His Conscience and
He Is Ready.

DANNEMoRA, N. Y, Feb. 11.-John
finement this afternoon and in a private
room in the prison was allowed to talk to
The Associated Press correspondent.
"You know that Shea is dead?' was
asked.
"Yes," he replied, twjtching his hat
and looking away out Of the window.
"You made a confession saying that
you and not Shea killed Ross. Was that
true?" asked the correspondent.
'sAs rue as there Is q God, i tell you"
he said. "They killed Shea for nothing.
i killed Ross and they had no right to
execute Saea for it,"
AS he spoke he looked straight into the
face of the correspondent without the
quives of an eyelid.
'ssThen you say that your confession is
true and you do no want to contradict
ii2p
"Yes, sir, it is true. II Shea had not
been selected as the accused man, the
same witnesses who swore TO seeing him
kill Ross Would have sworn that / killed
him, and / should have been killed for
it. They had to ave some victim"
"What about your testimony be-
fore the Governors commits
sion. Do you believe you contradicted
yourself in any way?"
"No, sir, my story may not have been
like that of the witnesses, but j told it to
the best of my recollection. Any way, i
shot Ross"
"Hav you any fear OF the consequences
that might result If new evidence was
discovered to verify your confession?"
81 don't care. 1 am ready 10 pay the
penalty. The crime is on my conscience.
/ have is years to serve, but j live in hope
of a release, either through law or
DEATH
McGough looks Ill from his long soli-
tary confinement, but otherwise the
prison physicians say be is not in bad
health. He win go to work in the shops
nj once.
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BRIEF LOCALS.

The machine battery will tender Brig
adler General Hiram Kendall, staff and a
few invited guests a complimentary drill
at the armory this evening.
An overcoat belonging to John Lynch
of SOB Broadway was stolen from the
shop of John Reilly, 4 Valley street, last
evening.
When the sharp furry OF wind and snow
struck the city hah this morning one OF
the large glass doors was slammed TO with
such violence that the glass was broken.
The 18th anniversary ball and banquet
of Abraham Lodge, 62, j. q. :. b., will
be held in Affair Dramatic Hall Tuesday
evening, Feb. %. Ia promenade concert
will occur at 0. p. IN.
Thirty metallic letters were taken from
the doors and windows OF Thomas s.
Mullen's jewelry shop, 10 Atorn street,
last night, n were later found by the
police.
The mid-winter fest ival Of the Church
of the Epiphany will be opened this even
ing at Affair Dramatic Hall. The special
attraction for the first night Is the parlor
comedietta "Who Speaks First?"
The proceeds of the musicale for the
enetit Of the Bethany Home OF Rhode
Island, held at the house OF Mrs. William
H.. earns, Jan. 20, amounting TO $50, are
gratefully acknowledged by the treasurer
of the Eome.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue OF an execution. number IL. GIG.
issued from the clerks office of the sixth Dis
trict Court, holden in the city of Providence.
20 said court, on the 10th Gay OF May. 1896,
wherein Ezra r. Bowman a. Co. OF the
city OF Lancaster. State OF Penn
ober, alias John boo OF Providence, II. L.. IL
the uefendnnt-Nil I've sold at public auction
on MONDAY, the g4th cay Of February, A.
1890, at III o'clock y. M, at room "a. In the
Butler ExchBrg G., providence *. l., tho follow
ing Described Goods md oh0ttcls OF the de.
PENDANT, G. ". Oher. alias John Doe, which
were by me attached on the original writ
November Is. isg5, at lb O'Clock y. M, In
which the above mentioned execution was
obtained. 20 wit. viz: Two gold watches.
twenty-iour gold ring.
Lowed on this 10Th day OF February, A. ID.
1890, ht ! o'clock and 80 minutes IN tho after
noon. and viii be SOLD 20 sntisfy said cXccu-
tion. NJ suflcicut.
CnAkLEs II. BROWN. Deputy shoriG.
febIl.I5.1gg2
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
KILLED HER LOVER.
Annie Maud Brewer Sentenced 10 Seven
Years. Imprisonment. !

SALEM, Mass, Feb. ll.-Miss Annie Maud
Brewer was sentenced In the Superior Grim
inal Court here this morning to serve seven
year in tine house OF correction for the kill
ing Of Gideon W. Lattimer, Jr., of Lynn, on
December 81, 1894. Lattimer and Miss Brewer
had been engaged, but owing TO the mothers
objections TO the engagement, Latiim"r
wanted the girl TO go away with him. she
refused to 40 so. and In a quarrel the girl
shot her lover, who died from she effect of
the wound -four days later.
Miss Brewer was indicted by the grand
jury. and was found guilty at the January
term of the Superior Criminal Court. Keep
tions were taken. which were overruled by
the full bench.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
OLNEYVILLE
Fire Company Adopt He
rOiC Measures.
The Ladies Want a Hand in
Town Improvement.
UTscao~c - xLa ~~nAu Uyy%srt
Winners at the Afternoon Whist
Club--LOcal News.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Rough and Ready Fire Company in the
Plainield street engine house last even
ing, elected one new member and expelled
10 old ones. They were expelled for hav-
ing been absent from six consecutive
names was continued indefinitely. Fore
man Fiske presided.
Sergeant White and officer Doolen OF
the Sixth Station arrested John Farrell
and honest John, the weaver, for drunk
enness, on Valley street, about 3 O'Clock
last night.
-Four representative women OF Johnston
last evening considered the advisability
OF the women OF the town as well as the
men organizing for the towns improve
ment.
The meeting was secret but it was
given out that II was their belief that
they could accomplish fully as much as
their husbands even If they were not pro-
yided with an elective franchise.
Mrs. Louis Clarke of Alverson avenue
entertained the Afternoon Whist Club OF
the Ladies' Rough and Ready Auxiliary
yesterday. Five tables Of progressive
whist were played.
The scores of the prize winners were
Mrs. Martin Waterman, 40 points; Mrs.
Arthur Hill, II Mrs. Charles Cranshaw, 10.
Mrs. Byron A. Smith will entertain the
PLAYERS at the meeting we weeks hence.
Consta BILE Carroll this morning arrested
William Banks of Thornton for assault on
John Limb, In a saloon in that village,
on the Cranston side of the line. Febru-
airy 3. Ii is a civil action with damages
placed at $3.50. william Il. Barry Is the
plaintiffs counsel.
Mrs. Phebe A. Evans, formerly OF
Johnston but for several years a resident
of Las Gatos. California, was married
January 80, at Oakland, in that State, to
MIR. Hiram Adams of san Francisco.
Faith Lodge of odd aides will give an
entertainment in Odd Fellows Fall, We'd
nesday evening.
John L. cannon of this place has been
appointed chief marshal OF the st. Pat
rick's Day parade.
Liza Angel, an Italian woman, a resi-
dent of CBsarville, was arranged before
the Eighth District court yesterday,
charged with selling and keeping for sale
intoxicating liquors without a license.
She furnished bail and win be given trial
February II.
Highway Comminssioner Walch has ma
~terially improved the condition Off an
gerous sidewalk recently mentioned in
THE NEWS. near the corner of Piainiield
ana Oliver streets.
IL Johnston residents act es they talk
the attendance ct the Improvement meet
ing Wednesday evening will test the
standing room as well as the seating Ca
pacity of the enigne house.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11

All BecGuso q chicaEo Grocer Opened a
Store There.

ALI BecCuso aChicnEo Grocer Opened n
Store There.
What promises 60 terminate In "a series
of ruptures In commercial circles Is threat.
encd ut Hammond, Ind. IL is In the shape
of an egg war, as the grocers and provision
men torn It.
Six weeks ago n South Chicago house
opened "a branch store in Hammond aad
Immediately began selling certain staple
articles at less than cost. Though little
Cttcntion was given o. the matter by com
p%otitors, IL finally narrowed down 20 q
combination against the invader.
The climax was reached tho Othcr morn
ing whom tho FOREIGN concern announced
on "a mammoth huil.tin eggs at D cents .
dozen. Fifteen minutcs later every othor
store window b0rc This announcement IN
circus postariypr; "Engs freo-eggs. one
dozen with every 81 rroccry order.
Ono GO tho principal stores IN the town
not IN tire cJmbinht.lI posted this sign ut
noon:
Eggs for nOthinI; como In and get
thcm.n
IL the war continues, it IL likely n pro-
MUM vill be added.-Chicsgo Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11

Up TO this morning 1i2 ministers reg
fstered AT the city registr-r's Office and
riage.
Engineer william u. Bullock OF the
city engineers department has gone to
Boston today TO visit the Norton Iron
Works Company in connection vita the
material for the new Promenade street
bridge.
y. n. today and tire committee on cduoa-
lion met at { o'clock.
Committee meei ings for tomorrow.
Claims, 2 p. m. t%napce, 4:i5 p. m On
Thurscay the committee TO investigate
the license cOmmissioners' department
Will give a herring nt 1880 p. m. in toe
Municip | Court.
Both branches OF the City Council will
meet at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11

warlike Orders and Preparations for the
New General.

HAVANA, Feb. 1.-THE greatest activity
was displayed in military circles this
morning. The festivities in honor of
the arrival here OF General weyler, the
new csptain-general who landed Ia Havana
from the steamship Alfonso XIII ended.
Another chartsr in the history of the
island. Cuta has opened at the captain
generals headquarters the reports which
he sent for upon his arrival yesterday tell
ing of the number Of men available for
active service, the number of sick, the
quantity Of ammunition and supplies I'm
possession of each column q tacnment,
the state of country roads, railroads and
telegraph lines and the probable location
and strength OF the enemy, were being
collected and tabulatea by a number OF
clerks.
The Captain General intends TO have
whole situation mapped out clearly here
before any movements OF Importance are
undertaken. Every horse available Ia be-
ing secured by the military authorities
and 1t is understood that steps are being
taken to organize a very large cavalry
brigade for immediate service. Orders
were issued today 10 make a considerable
increase In the number Of armored rail-
road cars for the use Of the troops. These
cars have teen OF great assistance TO the
spaniards in protecting conveys of pro-
visions passing through parts of the
country Infested with insurgent bands.
News was received tits morning TINT
the insurgents had sueceeded i'm derail-
ing q pilot engine between Coliseo and
SmideIo. The work was lone so effec-
lively that the military train with its ar
mored car, was under the fire of the in
surgents very soon afterward, but thanks
to the gallant defense of the military
attachment defending IT., the train was
rescued. In addition, a posse niger train
at Retroces has been derailed, plundered
and burned. The insurgents have also
burned the railroad station at Moves,
as well as destroying by fire there a
number of cars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
TeaSp0Onful Of Paris Green.

GLEN FAILS, n. Y, Feb. Infancy
Lajoy, 10 years old, a daughter of Mr..
ard Mrs. Thomas Lajoy, OF thisv illage,
took a teaspoonful 81 paris green on SUI
day evening and DIED from the effects OF
the poison. Tee girl made an ante
norton statement that she was prompted
to take her life because Of an assault ma de
upon her some weeks since by Charles +.
buttels while shs was employed as a do
nestle in his family. ne accused is
married man and father of six children.
Mr.. Buttels is held to await the action
OF the grand jury under $1,000 bail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
KIsslD aER kANY TINES.
But when lie Decided Her Property Hcr
Uus5apd stepped In.

The most amusing case that ever cnno
before n SO. Paul court ended the other
evening i'm a verdict Of SO, 800 against
Thomns Jobb for alternating the affections
Of Mrs. a. l.. Winship. Both are promlncnt
people.
Tho evidence showed that Jebb had
kissed Mrs. Winship something likc 1000
times, and finally fallen Ia lnyo with her
TO such a extent ~ 20 decc his houso n,fd
lot TO her. At this junoturc Mr.. Winship
intcrposcd m objection IL the shapo Of a
suit for $50, 600 damages.
The jury awarded SO, 500, ornboct si.75
per kiss, "a very fair price --CiDeiaratj
Enquirer.
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PROVIDENCE Z, pAwTucKET 2.

Evidently the speedy playing OF the
amateurs tended to brace no our aggrega-
tion of cripples and invalids, for they
played a surprisingly fast game and de-
monstrated what they could do IL they
wanted tn. But that is just where the
trouble les; they only become animated
about once in so often, possibly once a
week or a fortnight, and these occasional
bursts of wonderful plays no longer's tirs
up hope in the hearts OF the local'cranks,
for experience has taught them that The
Grays will again shortly drop into their
usual lethargic mood
Both the Tigers and the Grays were on
the rink with battle in their eyes and a
determination to win, which was tttingly
illustrate1 in the fierce scrimmages, the
excellent team and passing work, and
the fast playing of botn teams In general.
Dickie Pierce was in high feather n
played the game of the evening, work-
ing with a VIM and ardor that was in
fused throughout his whole team. 4
On the other hand the striped Tigers
worked fully as hard and when they
found the game going against them, they
quickly swtrved from the offensive TO the
defensive style of play, at which they
have no superior, and kept the lead OF
the Grays as low as possible.
The summary:
Providence Pawfuckot,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
SPORTING GOSSIP.


POLO.
There was a large crowd at Infantry
Hall last night, due as much I o the fact
that the crack amateur teams OF the state
league, the Camp Streets and Narragan-
sets, were to play the opening game OF
the series for a silver cup, as TO the pro-
fessional Observation-Disclosures game that
followed. In the amateur game surpris-
ingly good form was shown by the
youngsters, and their team work was ex-
cellent considering the comparatively few
times they play together.
The game was interesting from begin
ming to end, despite the fact hat the Mar
raganset s had everything their own way
and won by the score of 8 to 3. Carpenter
of the Camp Streets and Perrin of the
Narrsgansetts were the stars, and played
an exceedingly heady game that greatly
surprised the local cranks.
The summary:
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Now DeiIcacy.

Evaporatcd potatoes, prepared In tbs
snmo manner ts eyaporntcd applos, are 20
be put on tho market from Minnesota
next fall. Last seasons potato crop was 49,
large that many millions vf bushels n,fo
wasted. and experiments were nati. 10
,vnporating potatoes. Ino experiments
woru successful. and two Big factories for
preparing potatoes IN this rannos srs
butlding.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11

boxing exhibition at the Newton Street
Armory in Boston last night the general
verdict was that the haley frederick
bout was as pretty a specimen OF scien-
tihc boxing as had been seen In many a
day.
erick OF Providence fought a 25-round go
to a draw in Central Falls three weeks
ago, n when they weighed i'm at ll5
pounds last night an = interesting ten
rounds was looked for from ths evenly
matched pair.
even, with a possible slight advantage for
Haley. After that, however, the, Buffalo
lad gradually increased his leao and by
rare good judgment punished Brouerick
considerably before the final round was
announced. In the final Broderick braced
up and honors ended even, but as Hsly
had shown his superiority throughout the
preceding rounds the bout was awarded
to him.
There were three other bouts during
the evening". The first, between Nick
Burley Of California a nd Charley Strong
of Newark, N. j., catch-weights, resulted
I'm a victory for the colored New Jersey
lad In two minutes.
Jimmy Kennard, the sSt. Paul Kid"
and Andy King of Butte, Mont, fought
at 1iS pounds. Kennard won easily.
The final bout was between Eddie Con-
molly ot OL Jobu, w DE-, abd~ alhuilcc
Hagerstrom, the "~Swede," OF Newark,
N. j., at 1873 pounds. This was expected
to be the star event of the evening, but
Connolly had such an easy thing Of ii
that everyone was disappointed.
COMMODORE oULD.
At the annual meeting of the Atlantic
Yacht Club, held at the Waldorf Hotel,
New York, Monday evening, Commodore
George j. Gould was reelected the presid-
Ing officer for the ensuing year.
STREET AS COACH.
Walter Street, one OF Williams famous
team of '92. has been engaged TO coach
the Williams football team of '96.
U. OF =.
under Jesse H.. Alden of Amherst and
Dick Buckly Of the Philadelphias, the pres
ent coaches OF the University OF Pennsyl-
vania baseball nine, the 80 candidates yes
terday began their indoor practice.
IL Is stated that the candidates are not
a likely iot and that Mt present the pros
pect of a good team looks rather slim.
%PILLsBURY IN GREAT DEMAND.
Pillsbury, the renowned American chess
player, has been invited TO Moscow and
Vienna by the chess clubs in their respec-
tive cities, as the members are anxious to
witness his style Of play, especially his
wonderful blindfolded chess performance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
He AArI rAt QUARTER.
Millionaire Sage Mistaken For an Objcc.
of Charity.

Russell Sage, whose apparel at its best
Is not calculated TO give any n an ade.
quatc idea OF It's owners millions, was re-
Gently mistaken for an object OF charity,
and had q silver quarter thrust generously
at him.
Uncle Russell Is suffering from "a boil
near his shoulder, which has caused him
To carry his arm In a sling. Tho other
afternoon, while standing OF Broadway.
near Fulton street, Now York, waiting
for an opportunity to cross the street In
safety, no noticed a wealthy broker who
had just passed, with whom he wished to
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
Four Masted Schooner Ashore.

CAPE MAY, N. j., Feb. IA four
masted schooner came shore near the
steamboat landing at Cape May point
this afternoon. Captain Eldridge o. the
station called on Captain Sooy and crew
OF the Cold Spring life saving station to
assist in rescuing the crew. The breaches
buoy Is being used, but the wind has
prevented the landing of any OF the
.rAxNF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
WRECK AT WATCH HILL.
Crew Rescued by the Life Savers--The
Captains Wife Aboard.

WESTERLY. r. l.. Feb. 1.-THE schooner
Belle II. Hull. from Port Johnson for New.
port. coal-laden. was beaobed ut Watch Hill
at s:45 this morning bv Captain Taylor. who
discovered, when of Race Rock, that the craft
was leaking. The liic-savins crew had just
completed the rescue of the captain, his wife
and three sailors, when both masts fell, and
the hull soon broke to pieces. The schooner
was built at Toms River. ". j.. in 1859.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11

%. Green will have an hours start INC
will be paced by p. Deye and @. Raphael,
while Hulick will be paced by W.. J. and
w. Lane.
The members of this National Trotting
Association will convene In biennial ses-
sion In the Murray Hill Hotel tomorrow
ana the result of their deliberations will
be awaited by horsemen throughout the
country.
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RECALLS.
~ATTLE6oRo. NO. ..

The second game referred to was one in
the duck pin tournament, bowled on the
Music hall alleys between the Defender
and Crescents which resulted in a victory
for the former.
The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
Three Amendments to Queens Speech.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Parnellite menu
Lers Of the Irish parliamentary party to-
day decided to introduce three smend-
ments to the address in reply TO the
Queens speech, including home rule,
political amnesty and local government
reform.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
BOWLING.

Only two games of any account were
bowled on the alleys last night.
The first, between the Royals and Attle-
boro No. 2 team, on the Palace bowling
alleys, was well played, both teams being
in good trim and rolling well on to the
boa I pin.
Ihe summary:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11

ALBANY. Feb. II The Capitol commits
sion yesterday opened bids for oomplseina
the now Capitol by contract. Two bids
were for the entire w~ork-John Pierce,
New York, si.5oo,ooo; J. ". Bodwsll. Hal
lowell. Me-, ti,566, 90
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11

Uacie sam makes a clean profit, hut
how h must gall tho crstwhile syndicate
10 see the money thrown away as IL werel
-Philsdelphia Press
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EaIragansetts.
Camp Streets.

Stops in goal-Holmes IL: Perrin IL. Fouls
Camp Streets i; Narragansetts /. Score
Narragansetts 6: Camp Streets 3. bushes
Curtis 4: Dawson 4: Whipple 2. Referoe-C.
M. Kirby. Timer-William Slocum.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
LATE FINANCIAL NEWS.

WALL STREET, 1 p. m.-The Gould
shares AVE been the feature of the mar
ket since midday; heavy purchases of
Manhattan improved, the price 2 per
cent, and Missouri Pacific is up i62 PER
cent. The general list also displayei
strength and animation with Sugar. To
bacco, General Electric and Bsltimore d
Ohio rising a point or thereabouts.
New York Stock Quotations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11

The May Re SO mine is the latest 20 bo-
opened ut Cripple Creek. Considering tho
uncertainties OF the mining business, the
DalnD is n good one. Boston Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
Six Thousand Stolen.

CIScIHSATI. o.. Feb. n.-A Leesburg. o.,
dispatch says the safe Of the Leesburg Bank
was opened by explosives last night, and all
the money. amounting 20 $1,000. was taken
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11
Held Without Bail.

BOSTON, Feb. 11.-Ida Quinlan, accused
of the murder of her sister, Sophia Grant,
was today held for the grand jury with
out bail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-02-11

discuss n matter OF business. The multi.
millionaire hurried after his friend, touch
ing him on tho arm and said;
II bog your pardon, sir
eco way, my man., " replied the broker.
az really haven't any time. Here Is n
quarter And he thrust a coin into the
horny palm Of the outstrctched hand, and
then the broker looked into the face Of hls
friend.
Great sScott!' he exclaimed. "Why,
Mr.. sage. / didn't know 70 was you. /
really beg yonr pardon. The idea Of my
Offering charity 90 n man who holds my
securities for "A loan Of n quarter Of n mil
lion. Sec here. whom u the joke on, you
or mo?" And the two nnanclsro walked OF
arm In arm.
But Mr. Soco kept tho quarter.