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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-01-11
Another Man Guilty Of the Crime
for Which He Was to Die.
INVITATIONS WERE SENT OUT
In rs Hours an innocent Man Would
Have Been Elecri Ocuted-A
Respite.

Albany, n. Y, Jan. 5.--The climax of
one of the most dramatic and sensation
al criminal incidents Of the states his
tory was made public today, when,
just As hours prior to the execution of
the death sentence upon Bartholomew
Shea another man confessed to the
murder, and Shea steps from beneath
the shadow of death thrown by the
electric chair.
The invitations for the electric killing
of Shea had been issued the state cleo
trician was already on the ground at
Dannemora prison, the governor had
decided on Saturday not to interfere
in the carrying out of the sentence in
the institution, when a cOmrade of
Shea's in the election outrages when
the tragedy occurred, confessed to the
crime.
The man who voluntarily cOnfesses
to the crime, and who practically steps
from the prison chair of the menacing
shadow of an electric death is John
McGOugh, Of Troy, now serving a sent
ence of 10 years and six months for
shooting and attempting TO kill Will
liam Ross, a brother Of Robert Ross,
who was supposed to be Shea's vic
tim.
In some way known only to the con-
Victs, McGOugh cOntrived to keep in
formed as to the success or failure
of the applications for communication
made in behalf of Shea.
When Shea was re-sentenced to die
December %, it is believed McGough
was ready to confess, but when he
learned that a respite had been granted,
he withheld the confession. After the
holidays he learned that the efforts to
obtain a communication for Shea had not
ceased, and so he made no sign.
On Saturday, when Warden Thayer
was made aware that the governor
would not interfere, and arrangements
were made for the execution, McGOugh
sent for the warden of the prison, Wal
ter N. Thayer, and told him he wished
to make a statement concerning the
murder of Robert Ross.
The warden had McGOugh taken to
the office and handing him a pen and
paper, told him to put down what he
had to say in writing.
McGOugh wrote a communication of
about two pages, and signing it with
his full name, handed it to the war
den.
To the surprise of the warden and
his deputies, the paper contained a de-
cided statement that he (McGOugh) ard
not Shea had shot and killed r ct
Ross.
The statement contained no d ITS
of the shooting other than the bold con-
fession of the act.
After learning the facts in the case,
Governor Morton decided to grant a re-
spite for four weeks, during which
time counsel could take the proper
means to bring the matter before the
courts for a new trial.
The confession of McGough will
bring to mind the tragic series of
events that led up to the present dram
attic results. Some idea of the sentiment
in Troy over the matter can be obtained
when it is known that citizens are
erecting a monument in honor of Ross,
who lost his life,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-01-11
SARAH BERNHARDT COMING Back

Actress OF The Age wan Tour America
With Her Passionate PLAYS.
New York, Jan. 4.-The increasing
spread of Franco mania in the United
States is not to be confined to the table
d'hote and to risky singers from the
boulevard music halls of Paris. France
is going to send Uncle Sam the highest
product of her dramatic art, the ever
"divine Sarah" Bernhardt, who never
gives fareWells and who dashes here
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-01-11
THE COMING ExPoslTlONAT OMAHA
Articles of Incorporation Are Formally
Adopted and Signed.

Omaha, Jan. 3.-The articles of incor-
poration of the transmississippi and in
ternational exposition were formally
adopted and signed at meeting of the
executive committee this evening. The
headquarters Of the corporation is To-
Gated at Omaha.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-01-11
Colonel Thomas Knox Is Dead

New York, Jan. 6,-Colonel Thomas w.
Knox, who became distinguished as
newspaper correspondent in the civil war
and has written many stories for the
young, died this afternoon. He was 81
years Of age.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-02

ance from any quarter. Yet the interest
involved is not wholly our own. Tho
world at large IS concerned IN opening
our markets To ITS commerce. When the
Independence II the Confederate states
is recognized boy the nations Of tho earth
and we are FREQ 90 follow our interests
and inclnatons by cultivatns foreign
trade. the Southern States VIII oTcr 10
manufacturing nations the most favor
able markets. which ever Invited their
con morce. Cotton. sugar. rice. tobacco
provisions. timber and naval stores viii
furnish attractive exchanges. Nor would
ire coustancy of these supplies De likely
TO be disturbed by war. our Confederate
strength viii be- too great 10 tempt ag-
erosion and never was there a people
whose interests and principles committed
them so fully TO peaceful policy MS those
~ the Confederate states. by the char
acter OF their productions they are too
docnlv interested in foreign commerce
yvontonlv o. disturb IL. War Of conquest
they cannot wage. because the Consttn-
ton al their Confcdcracy admits or 10
coorcod association. civil war there cam
not be between states held together 10y
their n volition only. This rule of volun-
tary association. which cannot fail TO DE
conservatives by SECURING jSt ana JIM
partial government al home. does not
diminish the security of the obligations
bv which the Confederate states may ne
hound to foreign nations. in PROOF on
this IL is 10 Doe remembered. that al inc
first moment OF asserting their Il5"l OH
ecccesion. these states proposed selll'-
mont ON the basis of "a common mummy
fo~ the obligation Of the General Govern
ment. ..-,,.r.
STARTED AWAY BACK N"Nphi,.
"F.ipw-Cftizenn After the struggles
OF ages had consccrated the right OF the
Fnrlfshman 10 Constitutional Representa-
tive Government. our colonial ancestors
were forced 90 yndicatc that oirth-ilfhl
hv an appeal 20 arms. Success crowned
their efforts. and they provided for th.r
roeferitv. peaceful remedy against iu-
ture aggression.
'The tyranny of am unbridled majority,
the most odious. and least responsive
form Of dcspousm has denied us hoih
the right and the remedy. Therefore we
are in arms 90 renew such sacrifices as
our fathers made to the holy cause or
constitutional liberty. 40 che darkest hour
of our struggle the provisional gives place
to tho permanent government After
series of successes and victories. which
co.orcd our arms with elsry. we have
recently met with serious disasters. But
in the hearts NJ people resolved 90 Doe
free these disasters tend but 10 stimulate
90 increased resistance.
"T0 show ourselves worthy ~ The in-
horitance lcruoaihoI 10 us hy the pa-
frlrts of The Revolution. we must emulate
that heroic devotion which made reverse
f0 them bat Tho crucihie Do which their
patriotism was refined. CAppl1usel
"Nffn confidence iu the wisdom and wire
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-02
Snnnnel nnrl..

"Tcll me hts name and You arc free
Tho General said while from tho frcc
The grim rome dangicd threatninely.
The birds ceased slnging-ha7py birds.
That sang of home and m0thorwords.
Tho sunshine kissed his cheek-oear sun,
To loves life that's just begun
The very broczcs held thcir breath
To watch the fight 'twiNr lifo aud death,
And -. how calm and sweet and free
Smiled back the hills of Tennessee.
Smiled back the hills as If 90 say,
80 save your life for us to-day.
oToU me his namo and you are free"
Tho General said, 'and ! shall see
You safe within tho Rebel line
I'd love 20 save such life as thine"
A tear CLEANED down the ranks OF blue
The bayOnets We're tipped with de~)
Across the rugged check Of war
Gods angels rolled teary star
Tho boy looked up, and this they heard,
"Aud would you have ne break my
word?'
A tear stood in tho Generals eye;
MY boy ! hate 90 see thee die
Give me the traitors name and hyi'
Young Davis smiled. rs calm and free
AS he who walked on Galiiee'
chad ] n thousand lives 10 live
Had I q thousand lives 10 give
Ia lose them-nay. ia gladly lie
Before I'd live one life a llei'
He turned. for not a soldier stirred
"Nour duty, men-I gave my wOrd.'
The hills smiled back n farewell smile .
The breeze sobbed DER his bier awhile I
Tho birds broke ont in glad refrain /
The surboams kissed hls cheek again.
Them gathering mp their blazing bars
They shook bis name among che stars.
. stars. that now his brothers are,
- sum. his sire in truth and light,
Go tell tho listening worlds nfar
or him who died for truth and right.
For martyr of al martyrs Doe
Who died 20 save an enemy
John Moore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-02
Tire N7m0us. Rl7lne7G.
1e5@DoIO6N5 ~ 900.

and continued her studies under her
fathers direction She NOT only studied
and read with him. but She shared his
loFe OF horses and many were the long
rides they took 0n their tl0rousnbreds
through fue woods at EcuyoIr. Though
d. studl0ns eirl. and fond OF reading. She
is are out-of-loor gin as we'll and not
having horse ln New York. whore She
spends DEER winters. 0r or NHrragausett
Pier where her summers are passed. She
mounts her wheel and flies over the roads
m manner that would astoaish her fyO-
rite horse if De- could sac Dor.
HER SODBNQt
Aiss Davis made lcr social debut On
New Orleans, just after Deer return from
Paris. as Queen OF Carnival shortly
after ibis she accompanied h.r father to
Atlanta Georgia. where. al reception
i.Hi'iel 10 him. She was introduced to
i'r 'NeeIlh. crowd hy General John Gof-
con a. I'D. daughter OF ,Ae Conic-erlcl.
""' NY mar name she ia known al
through inc SCUM. mat thn conn iefate
soldiers regard her 90 this Neht is proved
.t Ii' number or reeimental anal brigade
badges which they have presented ncr
"ni which SIZE wears when she attends
l','r reunions
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-02
MISS " WINNIE" DAVIS.
STORY or THE LfFE or THE" DArG-
TEROF rHE CO>FEDERILY."
Highly Accomplished Young Woman
with 4 Genius For Making Friends.
Greatly Beloved By the Veterans.

II one should ask Miss Varina Anne
jefferson Davis FOR the story Of her life,
saws Harpors Bazaar. she would reply.
I'm tho language Of tho needy knife-sflnd-
or: story, Bless you, I've none 70 ten
This would be quite true so iar as H'r
own recollection goes. but ~ inc s'iile
time Of her life Of which she knows hoth-
in,. hut bv hearsay. she had some thrilling
experiences. winnie Davis as she was
called. was born in the Executive Mansion
at Kichmond. Va, at the close OF the war
i'm June. 1861. | bclieve-and when she
vas i'm long clothes she was sharing her
fathers prison cell with him. She had
her experiences OF war before thar, TOT
she took part I'm the retreat from iu.H-
mond. jolting along for hundreds OK mics
i'm nm ambulance. Even az thal ealN
stage I'm her career she showed that she
was worthy TO be n soldiers daughter
for. according 10 her mother VINO ought
10 know. she never frctted on was cross
and If the ambulance gave "a particularly
hard bounce over rough roads her pany
checks would flush with pain, nut ah'
kent her tears back for more trying o'-
casions. Her father had been at Fortress
Monroe for q year when MIS- laws o""
winnie Joined him. The other children
beng Oiuei, were l'lA lt ''Nt'"'''' 49,
their grandmother. Winnie was stu a
babe In the arms, an day long she would
play contentcdly in her fathers prison
room. She was much pctted hy the Of
ncers and their wives. but she preferred
TO Doe with her father i'm his crampcd
quarters. rather than 20 enjoy the free
dom that bee could not share.
FINELY EDUCATED.
Tho first five wears of the little Winuic's
life were spent i'm England then she was
brought back 90 Memphis. Tenn. At an
unusually early age she showed taste
for reading. and her parent, directed her
young mind through the fields where the
best literature grew. Her father was
particularly proud Of her prec0city and
loved 90 read aloud 10 her and 90 listen
to her wise comments on what he read
The climate of the South did not agree
with the child. 500 she was sent 90 "a board
ine school go Carlsuhe. Germany. whore
She mot only learned the language OF the
country but became equally proficient
iu French. so that when she went 10
Paris. at the end Of her German school
days. she bad only 90 put tna finishing
touches 90 her knowledge of thlt Inn.
euacc. She also studied music and draw
ing. and though She never has done as
much with those two arts as she should
have. considering Der talents she oocI-
s0naliv charms Dor friends n.th 4 song
or delights them wien tine cii- of a paint
rc hy her hand. so RE ago OF sc,'rictn
Miss Davis returned d her native lani
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-02


table. was az once allowed. and so they
reverted 90 Mr. Joseph Davis. and the
property was thereby sayci from con-
hscation As the oN-presidcnt was ape
pointed sole executor OF hls hrOflcr's cs-
tate. hc was once more left in control OF
his own property and individually man
aged his plantation zap 20 the time Of his
death in fact. 10 was while on the re-
turn from Visit 90 DIS magnificent Brar-
field plantation 20 look after his crops
that DE contracted the cold which. assum-
ing finally the form of "a consesuve chill.
ended his remarkable life.
A few years iatcr Mr. Davis returned
70 Europe. whore be placed DIS accom-
plishei daughter. Miss Winnie. "rhc
child OF the Confeletacy." at school at
CarlsruhC. Germany. lie tn,u returned
10 America. ana went 90 Memphis, Tenn.
20 reside. After "a residence tnerc of sew
erai years. hc. al the initiation of Mrs.
Sarah Dorsey. who owned beautiful.
home called "Bcauvoir' on - Gather
ines Sound am arm OF the Gulf of Mex
leo. ;aale a rctcat there. whore Doc began
bis labors on his hook. "Ihe Rise and
Fan OF the Confederate Government
While engaged iu This work. Mrs Dorsey
died. leaving MIN "Bcauyoir" iu her WILL
and from that time he made 10 his homo.
IlS DOMESTIC LIFE.
And here amid tho sound OF the pillows
Of the Gulf. In a quiet. but beautiful and
capacicus mansion soy in the mlUs, Of
grove OF stately trees. the man who as
statesman. warrior, ana sage. had made
impress upoa the world. spent his last
days IN peace and sweet con.cntmcnt.
surrounded hy his devoted family Here
be lived the iifc OF "a dicniHcd retired
gentleman. and here DO was that the
sweetest qualities OF his lfo were reveal
ca II was strange 90 see man OF such
strong Characteristic who had been look
cd upon boy the world as stern. stubborn.
and obstinate display the qualities o. the
cuictest woman. and 90 those who enjoy
"a the rare privilege OF social intercourse
with him. no more delightful pleasure
could have been experienced than that
~ listening 90 his conversation. for on
any subject tha' nigh. ha started ho was
thoroughly convcrsanr. Hc was man OF
exhaustive Information with n mind
which scented 20 absorb Ass "a sponge
everything with which 20 came 100 contact.
Here ~ was that hc spent the las. days
OF his ne enjoying the love OF his family
and Dispensing his wonderful fund OF I'M
formation IN delightful conversation with
his friends. Whether as the public scr-
want the soldier. the statesman. or the
retired gentleman. he always won uni
>orsal love affection. respect. and ad-
miratlol.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-02

his cruel sunerings might nave expected
to elicit from a humane people.
After M. Davis anai rclcasc from For.
trcss Monroe he went u.rectls TO New
YORK cn route 10 Montreal. Canada. where
he had determined 10 make h,s .omc Tor
a season. ON arriving in New YORK ne
drove to Tie Sew York Hotel. where ne
was cordially welcomed 10y che then pro-
prictor. the genial. warm-hcaftcd. oohin-
ioving nlrau ,ranstOu. hcrc he IcHl"ii''
the guest q ar. Cians,oa for several
DAYS. and. during his stay at the motel
he vas the recipient OF every attention
uossible not only from Mr Crauston.
but from his legion or friends in that
CITY. who tliongol his rariors throughout
the entire Gay. and zap TO late nour $40
.hc night Had nc been tto succcsaiW
President OF tho Confederate coates, inc
stead Of n prisoner OF State. even thcn
under resemblance 90 report Tor trial.
whenever ordered Boy DIS caposs, hc couii
noi have been accorded more respect ana
honor.
During bis soiourn la Now YORK the
hotel was Ucslcccd by IN army o' i'roi'-
c,e on,fot. to und ouI au5 ming and
everything possible about his movements
so that me NcIy ia-D.f m.eni appear ln
their papors. as Jefferson Davis was az
thaf ilmc TIE Soufhc.ntr 90 thc day 200
the American metropolis The friends al
Mr. Davis. seeing fnis. were arlIcNensise
icst when lc lett the hotel f0r Canada
the fact w0gll Dee hcrt'lei in tno press
and that h.s tf.p would Dee ai iffai mare
raised lr curious crowds arf,Ih'.'A az
every station to catch riinps" or me
"arrh-fraifor." and shat pciaans H"
would ho subjected to insult 81 not open
assault for In those days. Doe 30 rcncni-
Iered fne unesIonS OF tie war had not
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-02

They at once broke into applause ana
insisted that the Colonel ana l should
join them. which we did, but ai enort 10
"havo run with us" had ceased. as they
realized that a confederate soinier VIII
not permit ridicule OF the part he bore IN
the sadGest of an wars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-02

Of him. 20 hold I'm reverence m years 10
come the cause which was ai dear 10
him as the home which IL represented
earned the lesson we'll. and wnen my
time lu life came 10 begin the reai con-
test with The world for the competency
10 ,rulpinefv gives. and for tne snort
lived honors of time L passed from ms
grave well determined I'm loyalty 10 the
cause ror Wnicl nc mad fought, ana foi-
ever fixed I'm my feelings toward ms CONF
rales Of the C0nfederacy.
with years my love OF my state mas
grown. and my intercourse with Con
Tolerate soldiers has only served ~ IN
tonsify my admiration for their undeuied
heroi-m and their individual manliness.
one incident VIII always be iNed IN my
mind which demonstrated 90 me thor
oughly how dovOtedly some men We're at
tachcl to rho Confederate cause, ana
how chiyarously they would defend IT,
even while holding 20 the strictest pos
sible loyalty 10 the existing Union
Not many years ago In my humble ca
pacity as newsgathorer ] was stationed
i'm Washington and Of necessity, was
frequently about the public buildings and
the hotel Hobbies. and not infrequentiy
iu the clubs and places Of resort boy men
" political fame and rational noloriety.
one winter day I was delighted to meet
az the Capitol "a genial and good friend
from Tilewator Virginia. lie had been
"a Confederate Colonel. and even I'M these
DAYS when time has scattered great
deal more OF frost upon his beard than
blight upon his sunny disposition, ne
looks every inch the soldier.
He was glad 20 see me. 1 fancied' Tor
he knew ] admired bis bright and fer
tile mind, ana loved MS good qualities
ID
pleasantly together.
IL was night and the ohice-seekers nad
mostly turned In. ana the orice-hoiders
had mostly turned ont 10 Offset the day
OF alleged toll with a few hours OF pleas
urable diversion.
The Colonel was with me a we entered
an uptown club. and 1 had the pleasure
Of introducing hts o. some men / had
known. The conversation turned upon
the old "nag incident OF Cleveland's
first administration. and While there was
no intention of giving offence, the party
knew that wee We're from Virginia, and
as one or them said afterwards. "they
thought they would have a little fun with
U.S."
one OF the party finally gravitated 10
the piano. and we We're being RECALLED
with a few ballads not much calculated
% please a Confederate. when o. pause
gave che Colonel ana opening. and. step
ping 20 the gentlemauly musician he said,
"Wiu you kindly play am accompaniment
for me. for / recall song ] should HE
90 sing for you gentlemenE'
Tho Colonel has a fine bass voice not
unfamiliar TO tho residents If the cities
bv the sea, and he sang the following
song.
You can never win us back, meyer never,
Though we perish I'm the track OF your
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-02
His INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
President Jefferson DaYis's Speech
When Taking the Oath Of Office.
TELLS WHY The SOUTH Seeded.
Proud People. with Love For Justice,
Could Not DO Aught But Prepare Tor
Waffle Southern Peoples strug-
gle FOR the Right.

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'"ni lili'-l GA American lH"epe"ue"ce'
ana heA'"'h t"e monument erected 10
commemorate hia Heiolc virtues ana 'lo7e
oil MS eol"paIl'l7 "e nave assembled 20
usher ihl" cAls' ,ire lhe permanent Gov
ti4in'--l ol l"e 'oAi'l,Iaie Sialc7'
INi""tn ,"'S JUS '''' '''''''' "''n'I '.e
i"'oI OF Hi. i'e IoF iD'"''' "' HoI' To
lripr'u'le iNe principles OF our A'F"i"-
ucnaiy fathers. inc day. the memory
and the purpose +c' ODD "lly associated.
'lt is with mingled i'eAhs5 "i mummy
""' p''"' .Ii". "ii'," i ~ en- '"
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cation for The e,ated station TO which
I'm. unaufmons voice # the pcopl. has
,.u.d mo D.enrv sensible of AN that is
ir,pl,o5 lr This manifestation of the peO-
uia'. condolences ann yet more profound
Is, IMPRESSED hv tho vast responsibility Of
tno otur. and hunblv feel my own UNI
,yorfbin..e
elm return f.r their kindness. can
ori, offer assurances of the gratitude with
,,nicb f. E. received and can but pledge
~ 1.aious devotion of every faculty 10 the
sar,io. of those who have chosen me as
th,fr chief MAGISTRATE.
Whom . Iona. course of class Hesitation.
6,,,.,.5 mat to ths. general welfare. but
., 3D.. ,p,r,ndizament of the rthcrn
s......'r or ti. Union ,ilm,nltei in 90 war
r,,o an The domestic institutions of tho
Southern States. when The dogmas of
sectional party. substituted for the pro-
visions of tine constitutional compact
threatened TO- destroy tho sovereign rights
of tine States. Sis of those States. with
drawing from the Union. oonfclcratcd
..f..l.t .,.T man