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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
GEM Killed His Mistress.

Paul GEM killed his mistress, Clara
Arnim, i'm Hoboken. August 20, 1894.
He was born in Prussia in 1857, and came
TO America in March, 1894. He made the
acquaintance of Clara Arnini on the
voyage to Hoboken and thcy lived to-
gcthcr as man and wife. He obtained en-
ploylncnt as fireman on trans Atlantic
steamer. During his absence Clara
Arnm made the acquaintance of Bernard
stencil, who supplnntcd GEM in her affec-
tions. Stencil went To Chicago in August.
She believed ne went TO prepare homo
fur=hc When GEM returned from a
voyage that August, he found Clara drink
ing beer with a stranger In n Hoboken
hotel of questionable reputation. She left
the hotel with GEM who asked her To
marry him. She reminded GEM that he
was engaged TO nice girl in Germany.
GEM declared he was willing TO break
that engagement and urged Immediate
marriage. He testified at his trial that she
persisted i'm refusing to marry him, al
though they still lived as man and wife.
GEM had heard about Stencil and feared
Clara would leave him for her new lover.
On the afternoon OF August y, GEM
bought bouquet and revolver. just
before buying the pistol he was shaved I'm
a barbershop. He remarked that the bar
her would not see him again and said
good bye. From the barber shop he went
to n saloon, got drink and loaded the
pistol. Clara Arnim was visiting on tho
first floor of No III Hudson street when
GEM came with the bouquet she met
him chccrfully and took the bouquet and
they won't up into their room ON the top
floor Gcnz locked the door. Five pistol
s, ,zS were almost Immediately heard.
Police and ncighbCrs who broke ii the
door saw Gcnz knceling ON the llo1r hold
ing the bloody head of Clara ON his knee.
She was dead. Five bullets were In her
head and body. ono had struck her In
the back of the head ami the others In
the side and breast. GEM hards and
clothes were covered with blood as he
carcsscd her bloody hair.
II have killed my cdiewicss' he said the
name being that of flower and a faVoritc
symh hul OF purity of the Swiss and German
people GEM had always admitted his
guilt and declared his readiness 10 die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Mackin's Triple Crime.

John Mackin killed his wife and her
mother, Mrs. Bridget Conners on Feb
ruary ~, 1897. Young Mackin did not
take good care of his family. He did
some odd jobs but was out of work most
of the time. He and his family lived
with Mackin's father until the fall of 1895.
Then young Mrs. Mackin went with her
three children to her fathers house.
Mackin called on them occasionally. He
was not welcomed by his wife and her
parents. On February "a, 1896, Mackin
called at his father-in Jaws house His
wife refused to let him in. On the 9th
at noon he went TO the ncighborh0od and
sent boy To tell his wife some ono
wanted TO see her. she went out and
SAW Mackin In the street about one hun
dred feet from the house. She returned
into the house and there was no inter-
view. That aftrnoon AIackin bought a
-chambered revolver. At 2 o'clock
that evening he knocked at the side door
of the house When his father-in-law,
Conners. opened the door Mackin put "A
foot inside and without word shot the
old man i'm the throat. Mrs. Mackin and
her mother, Bridget Conners, sprang
forward with up-lifted hands to intercede.
Conners fell and Mackin's pistol was
lcvcled mt his wife. One bullet reached
her heart and another struck her in the
back AS she fell dead on the floor. Delib-
erately aiming Mt Mrs Conners Mackin
fired his remaining two bullets. She was
instantly killed. Mackin, after his arrest,
attempted to commit suicide but did not
succeed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Mayor Ashley DepOSed
Old License Board.
Immediately Appointed New
One Of His PartiSanS.
Latter Forced Entrance TO the
Office OF Old Commission.
Second Floor.

New Bedford, Mass, April 13.-The
New Bedford license commission muddle
assumed its worst phase today when
Mayor Ashley dismissed the board of
license commissioners and appointed a
ooard of his own political stripe
Ine new board effected an entrance To
the quarters Of the commissioners by re-
moving the glass from transom and at
once proceeded To business The first
official act was 30 revoke all licenses
granted by the old board and to issue
warning to all interested The proceed
ings which have lead up 10 this step are
complicated. The last municipal cam
paign was fought largely along the line
OF license patronage. Mayor Parker
though defeated left in Office board of
license commissioners who were his
sympatbisers. This board was promptly
turned down by Mr.. Ashley, the Mayor
elect, who named a new board from his
own party. The deposed commissioners
invoked tho aid of the superior Court and
by a finding of Judge Bradley were rein
stated. 1hoy Immediately began to grant
licenses until charges were the second
time preforrcd against them. Mayor Ash
ley was then enjoinod from interfering
with them in tho performance Of their
duties a second injunction was then
sought by the mayer against the commits
sioners charging them with conspiracy
and restraining them from granting Ii
censcs. The city treasurer was also en-
Joined from receiving money for the Ii
ccnses granted. Matters then were at
standstill until yesterday, when Judge
Maynard, sitting at Fall River, threw
all the injunotions and petitions for in
functions out of court. Immediately upon
the receipt OF the news Of the courts act
the license board granted another large
batch of licenses. soon after they W. ro
summoned before the mayor and in tho
evening answered charges preferred
against them Today they were dep 500
The members of the row boa d are all
pIrtisans of Mayor Ashluy. Charles T..
Luce Is "a well known Dcnocrat stephen
ID. Peircc Mr. Ashley's partner In the
clothing business, l. another Democrat.
and JuhO w. Bannister, the third, is a
Republican and was one Of the first Ii
censo commissioners of the city who were
dcposed by Mayor Parker when he came
into office three years ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
DIED WHILE ALONE.
Widow of Physician Expires
Among CoIored Folk.
Had FsllenIn n Hallway and Was
Found Dead on the Floor.

New York, April 13.-Mrs. Isabella
widow of a once prominent physician Of
West Thirty fourth street, was found dead
in lodging house for colorcd persons at
ll5 West twenty sixth street last evening.
DIR. Mcl<inelly of 1856 West Twenty sixth
street, said she had died from natural
causes. Mrs Hamilton was as years old
and had been stopping nc the lodging
house since the second week in January.
She went TO the house and told Mrs. j.
Morcum, the Lar dlady, that She wished
a room for few weeks. She paid "A
weeks board in advance, but since then
had apparently been ponniless Mrs.
Mofcum took q fancy TO her lodger and
permitted her TO remain although hor
board was in arrears. Mrs. Hamilton
had been complaining of Illness for
several weeks, and recently she fell and
injured herself SO badly that DIR. Me
kinelly was summoned. He attended
the woman, but says that she was always
discovering new ailments. He had not
called upon her for week until yester!
day, when he found her dead.
Henry Thompson, lodger in the
house heard Mrs. Hamilton moaning in
the hallway Mt noon yesterday and found
her lying on the floor apparently in pain.
He assisted her TO the front room and left
her sitting on the floor, reclining against
a sofa. Mrs. Morcum was ont all day,
and when she returned ut 6 o clock Mrs.
Hamilton was IN Che same position. Mrs.
Morcun spoke to her, and then dis
covered chat the woman was dead.
Mrs. Morcum said her lodger had told
her that her husband had died ID years
ago in San Francisco. She had said that
he was very rich and had n large pfaetiee
both in this city, where he lived Ia West
Thirty fourth street, and in san Fran
cisco, when he moved there. She said she
had relatives in san Francisco and also
In Philadelphia, who wero very rich and
intimated that she herself would have
money in the neur future.
.sho had no visitors ana apparently was
Keeping her family in Ignorance OF her
whereabouts Mrs. Morcum said that a
De- Hendrickson, "a dentist of Brooklyn,
Ind known Mrs. Hamilton, for great
many years and would, no doubt bc
able TO tell something Of her liio
A policeman took charge Of the
womans elfccts--two old dresses and the
clothing she wore. The police will try
to learn something OF her relatives and
communicate with them.
1horc Is only one DR.. Bcndrickson In
Brooklyn and when seen he said he did
not know Mrs. Hamilton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
FRAUDULENT REPRESENTATION.
Mrs. Handy Claims They Were Made in
Regard 20 SOCK.

Before Judge Wilbur and jury was
tried today the suit OF Mrs George J..
Handy against Edwin VI. Waldron To re
cover tho value of 20 shares of Rhode
Island Organ stock that, 10 Is claimed,
were fraudulcntly represented 60 DC worth
$40 share, which sum was paid by the
plaintiff
The organs were nickcl-in-tho- slot ones
and were placed i'm the barrooms of differ
cnt cities I'm the state and also at shore
resorts. The bargain 10 buy the stock
was made on April Is. 1893, and the stock
was represented 90 pay dividend Of 10
per cent per annum. Mr. Handy of War
ren, the husband OF tae plaintiff, who
bought 10 shares of the stock and got "a
ycniict against Mr.. Waldron, was the
principal witness for the plaintiff
The defendant denies that any false
representations MS % the value of the
stock were made 10y him, and claims that
the stock was really paying at the rate Of
~ per cent per annum whcn purchased
by Mrs Handy.
e.. u. Brown was attorney for the
plaintiff and l.. u. Allen and Walter r.
Angel attorneys for the defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
This Woman Made Sure
Work OF Her Suicide.
Drank CarbOlic Acid and Then
Turned on the Gas.
Attended Church Before Taking Her
Life--Mysterious Case.

New York, April ia pretty woman,
who said she was Matilda James, killed
herself on Sunday night in "A tenement at
No. $40 West Sixteenth street by drinking
carbolic acid and glycerine and then turn
ing on the gas in her room Her body
was found yesterday ut noon.
There is mystery about the case. lt Is
not known whether her correct name was
Matilda James, but it is believed by the
coroner and the police that her Christian
name was Matilda. y silver ten cent
piece had the initial of that name on il.
The woman was about twenty-five years
old and the supposition is that she was
married. Beyond mark on the handle
of parcel strap, which contained the
name of u Philadelphia firm, and the
monogram on the dime, there is no clew
as to who the woman was or where she
lived.
The West Sixteenth street tenement is
leased by Mrs. William Brownhill, from
whom Matilda James rented room last
Saturday for two days. Mrs Brownhill
charged her 81 only, though - was the
rate. The woman only had - and she lived
on the remaining one dollar until she
committed suicide.
Te new lodgcr requested that IL any one
called asking for Miss James or Miss
Corson, that the person be allowed to
come to her room. The young woman
did not say whether she expected man
or woman visitor. None came, how
ever, and she went to bed at half past
seven o'clock.
She said she was going TO church on
Sunday evening, and Mrs Brownhil's
daughter. Lille, went with her. Miss
Brownhill noticed that her companion
was quiet.
After leaving church she asked Miss
Lille to buy her five cents worth of
candy while She went To the drug store TO
ret stamps She did not get stamps, how.
ever she bought 10 per cent solution
of carbolic acid and glycerine
The young woman went 20 bed about
10 o'clock IL is believed that she mailed
a letter beforehand. Mr.. Brownhill early
Yesterday morning suclled gas, and jok-
ingly remarked that there might DC sui =
eide i'm the house. lie tried all the keys
OF the gAs fixtures In his apartment on
tho top floor and found that they were
turned Off
Charles Scales Mrs. Brownhill' s
nephew, az noon asked her IL she had seen
the new lodger.
"No. viii YOU knocks"
Scales knocked on the door, but there
was no answer He went 20 another door
which communicates with the front room
of the Brownhill's rooms and opened it.
The b,-lroom was filled with gas and the
woman lay dead i'm bed.
The young woman had long brown
hair and brown eyes, and was about five
feet two inches tall.
No one mas called at the house to iden-
tify her IL was said that she had been
seen i'm the ncighbOrhood for two or three
years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Mechanics Association.

The l00th annual meeting Of the
Mechanics and Manufacturers Associa-
tion was held at it, rooms last evening.
After the transaction Of other business the
Following officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President, Samuel III. Ting
ley; vice president, George III. Paddock !;
treasurer. Silvanus Tinglcy: secretary,
John H. Spencer; select committee Cal0b
B Barney. Joseph III. Fisk, Samuel W.
Brown, Ashacl :. Hawkins Isaac :. Bat
tcy, John f. Child. David Cady, Daniel
Grant and Peter Il. Charles; finance COM
mittee, samuel W. Brown, Charles W.
.Icnckcs and John T. Child.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Over tho Levees at st. Joseph.
YOUNG THIEVES LOCKED UP.
Were Trying TO Dispose Of a Stolen Watch
on Canal Street.

IL is probable that an end has come TO
some Of the small thicving that has
been going ON at the North End for some
TINA At noon today Patrolman Andrew
u. Martin Of the Central station arrested
on Canal street two boys of Jewish ex.
traction, who were trying 90 dispose Of
"a cheap watch. One Of boys said his
home was in New York and that he and
his chun, who lives at the North End,
went into George Peterson's store on
Charles street this morning. and whilc
one was talking to the clcrk, the other
"swipcdn the watch, which was hang
ing i'm show window and could bc easily
reached. They werc taken 20 the Central
aInfinn-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
.Mackin Shot His Wife and
Her Mother to Death.
GEM Killed His Mistress Clara Ar
MIN With a Pistol.
Jealousy Of Another, One Stencil,
Prompted the Awful Crime.

Jersey City, n. j., April 13-John
Mackin, Jr., was hanged at 10:0s this
morning.
At IL :04 Paul GEM was also hanged
at the Hudson county Jail in this city.
In accordance with request made bv
GEM, Mackin was hanged first There
was no scene at the gallows, both mtn
dying bravely. Mackin's last words were
"a warning TO young men against the evils
of drink.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
VIII Come Up Monday.

The trial of David T. Linganc for an
assault with a dangerous weapon on
Osceola II. Cook. which was postponed
from last Monday until tomorrow has
been further postponed until next Mon
day. The delay is cnuscd by the engage
mcnt of Charles II. Pugo In the trial of .
case I'm Judge Rogers court.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
NEARLY CUT In TWO.
Young Gotta Run Over BY a Loaded
Gear at Fall River.
Died OF His Terrible Injuries Some
Hours After Accident Occurred.

Fall River, Mass, April 13-Henrique
Gotta, seven years old, died at the hos
pital during the. night of horrible injuries
received on Lindsay street during the day.
The wheel of gear owned by j. II.
Wilson, and laden with Sycamore mill
cloth, passed across his thighs, practically
cutting the body in two. The lad had
been riding on the gear but how he hap
pened to fall under the wheels is not
known
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
KABO CORSET
DEMONSTRATION
Second Floor.

Second Floor. tion here during
the next fortnight. Every woman in this
vicinity is invited to this special display
of Balls and Kabo Corsets. Mrs. Sumner
will explain the merits of these celebrated
Corsets and, without charge, will fit every
woman visiting her with "A corset suitable
for her wearing.
Balls and Kabo Corsets are made TO sell
at popular price. They fit like glove.
They are made for women who want the
worth of their money. If you do not
like them return them and get your
money back.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

II Is always pleasing for one to receive gifts.
~ ci they are. bat the desire for choice grades
Of tess md cofiecs is rot plwavs accompanied
b. the feeling that osk r., yass yarc, etc. are
waniel. the valuo OF wh,ch must necessarily
ba included in the ptice paid for the former.
The Orient Tea Store. 10 Westminster street,
nssttoio presents 10 customers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Like the Appointment.

London, April l3. The appointment of
Senator r. o. Wolcott OF Colorado, the
Honorable Charles iIaine of Boston, Mass,
and cx-vicc President Stevenson. as com.
missioncrs to an International monetary
cunicrcncc under tho oct approved on
March 81 last, For the promotion of an
has been rveoiycd with the greatest sntis-
faction by tLc London bimct lllists who
anticipate solid progress through their
efforts although MIR. stevenson Is un
known to thcm as monetary expert
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
OVER SIRONG'S VETO.
Senate Passes the Gieiter New York
Bill by Vote of 81 to 10.

Albany, n. ", April l3-The Greater
New York charter bill has passed the
Senate over Mayor Strong's veto by the
vote OF "a to 10
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
MEETS AGAIN.
Assembly ReCOnveneS Az
ter a Long Recess.
Little Business of Importance
is Transacted.
State Will Be Represented at Dedi-
cation Of Grants Tomb.

The General Assembly reconvened
today for the completion of the work of
tho January Assembly. The listlessness
inevitable on the first day characterized
the proceedings in both branches and no
business of Importance was transacted.
The house judiciary committee inn
proved the opportunity for the annual
clearing out of tho files and recommended
the Indefinite postponement OF a job lot of
bills, including as usual, some of DIR.
Garvin's pet measures and bill from
President Arnold Greene of the Muleaguc.
Senate.
Senator Drown presented resolution
at the request of the Warren town coun-
Gil asking for the passage of bill au-
thorizing the state railroad commissioner
10 cause depots TO be erected whenever in
his opinion the facilities are insufficient
for the accommodation of the public
Referred to judiciary committee.
The opinion of the Supreme Court pre-
scnted TO Governor Lippitt at his request
relative to the validity of the State House
contract was read and referred to the
judiciary committee
A resolution was passed authorizing
an extension Of 200 feet of the state wharf
at Quonsett Point camp grounds.
The 2Sth annual report of the state
sent TO the house
A resolution was passed authorizing the
commission on constitutional revision TO
occupy tho chamber of the senate or house
for public hearings.
House Of Representatives.
For the judiciary committee Chairman
Blodgett reported back the senate bill for
an act TO amend chapter 407 relative To
westerly boundary line with recommended
tion of passage in concurrence, also bill
for an act in amendment of chapter 702 rel
ative to the laying out and making of
main drains and common sewers in the
city of Pawtucket. Both were placed on
the calendar.
Mr.. Luther of Johnston introduced a
resolution TO appropriate S2l0O for the re-
pair of state armories, referred To commit
tee on militia. Mr.. Gates presented rcso-
luton To appropriate $1,000 for uniforms
and camp equipments; referred TO COM
mittee on militia.
A resolution was passed in concurrence
with the senate, under suspension of
the rules to permit the commissioner on
revision OF the constitution To use the
house or senate chamber for public hear
ings.
A bill to incorporate the Weeks Furni-
turc Company was introduced by Mr..
Holden and referred To committee on
corporation.
A resolution to appropriate 5000 for
the representation of Rhode Island at the
dedication of General Grants tomb ON
April q was presented by Mr. Price of
Westerly. 1t was passed under suspension
of the rules
Mr. Scott presented n bill for an act to
prevent the pollution of the sources of
the water supply for the city of Woon-
socket; referred TO the judiciary COM
mittee.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

From Mondays salcs at shepard :
number iStA-ii wins the daily bicycle.
The party who wins bought n remnant at
10 cents. according TO the slip. The
bicycle awaits the call Of the fortunate
party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

II should be- made matter OF Dublic Snowl
edge that DeWitt's witch Hazel salve will
speedily cure piles Of the longest standing.
~ - the household flvOrite FOR hurns scaids,
cuts. bruises and sores Of ali kinds.
.I0scph =. .ohIston's Pharmacy, Srl West
minister street. Motzgpr's Pharmacy. 20
North Main street, Alfrcd's Pharmacy. sll
Eddy street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13

Borrow money Of the Ola Colony Co.orers-
tive Bank and let ,hs rent paw for your home.
OV2 Industrial Trust Building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Bicycles
Checked and Cared for near our
Union Street Entrance.

nlnvmc Monday morn
OIUIUIC ing we open
.~-~,..~ up Spccldl
BOOTS & LEGGINS !, room : devoted 9 :
Second Floor. Ladies' Bicycle
Boots and LePgins. This room is sepa-
rate from our regular shoe dcpartm ent
and yet part of 1t. 1t is attraotively fur
nished and decorated, and it is hoped it
will be convenience to our lady patrons.
Competent statesmen will be i'm attend
apce to ft and consult with you. We
shall carry the most complete stock in the
city, and shall make Boots, Shoes and
Leggins to order, and from your own
material when desired.
Cravanette and Covert Cloth Leggins in
black. tans, mixtures and plaids-Jerscy
Leggins, in tans and black, at 50c., roc,
sl.OO and 81. 80 a pair
est made ut si.CO pair.
High kidtopped boots tan color and
black, mt s3. 90 pair.
Gil v We keep constantly
StIN changing our styles,
npccc n0nnc patterns and stock in
unIOO uVVUO Changcable Taffctas
Second Floor at 75c. IA yard-we al
ways have on hand first class assort-
ment of the best qualities made from
which you may make selections.
Have you seen the very latest the Sun
Liberty Silks, plated and plain, in all
the new styles; ask for them.
In twenty-four inch staple Black silks
you'll find here the following:
Black silk Gros Grain, at 75c.
Black Brocade Taffeta, Mt 6213c.
Black Brocade Taffeta, at 69c
Black Brocade Taffeta, at '9c
Black Brocade Taf1eta, at SOC.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
Cribble The Victor.

london. April IL In the lawn tennis
amateur championship finals Cribblc beat
Crawlcy by TO 1.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-04-13
WORKING HARD.
Planters Making Great Fight
Against EncrOaching Water.
Weak Levees Have Been Held Against
What Seemed Certain Ruin.

New Orleans, April 13 Yesterday was
full of alarm but the night came without
n single break i'm the Louisiana line. The
river Is rising steadily and weak spots in
the levees are developing with greater
rlpidity. A number of levees across the
river have been found TO be defective but
an army of men and mass of material
are holding them. Up the stream on the
New Orleans side OF the river danger
spots have developed but the prompt work
is telling. The planters along the bayou
are marshaling their forces for protection
and weak lcvee line has been held
against what seemed certain ruin. The
great lesson has been taught 10 build tho
levees higher and stronger and trust les
10 the last moment ana tho result will he
the organization Of new levec boards and
greater activity in the future.
Over tho Levees at st. Joseph.
ST. Joseph, La. April 13-The steamer
st. Joseph was dCt iincd at Ursinal planta-
tion ON Davis Island, and has just arrived
here At the island she took on women
and children and cattle.
IL was not apparent to the people ON tho
boat that the planters were moving out.
IL WAS asccrtaincd, however, that they
feared the leveus would not stand much
longer though every effort had been made
TO hold them. The watcr had ovortoppcd
them in several places causing an exodus
n fu ln nlafe