New Britain herald., 1920-07-17
UULDDEUUDLU
 WANDERER ADMITS
Wants to Die NOW-One Victim
 May Be Rhode Island Man

Chicago. July 12.-The identity of the unkempt man of mystery" killed by Carl wanderer when be staged his sham hold-up for the purpose of murdering his wife has taken another aspect. The police are almost cer- tain he is John ]. Maloney of River Point, R. l.
 Maloney was employed as a can- vasman for the John Robinson Cir GUS. He left when the show entered Canada a week before the wanderer tragedy. In the pocket of the dead man was found a food card marked ''E. Master" which proved to be that Of Earl Masters. a foreman with the circus. He identified a picture of Wanderers dupe as that of Ma loney. Masters had given Maloney a coat and it Is possible the card was in the pocket of the garment.
 The circus records showed Ma ioney's nearest relative was a sister in River Point. R. I. She proved to be a Mrs. John kain. She described her brother. and the description agrees with the appearance of the dead man. Mrs. Kain had not seen her brother for six months He had no trade or Knowledge of business. and she believes he would have ac- cepted circus work.
 Wandcrcr Wanted Money.
 This afternoon wanderer. in two-hour conversation with reporters. told of his prayers. He talked calm ly of his wife as though she were alive and we'll. He showed no emo- ton. Ho advised young men to tell the, truth. not because of the prin- ciple involved, but because they would get caught in something if they lied.
 An example of his logic was con- tained in his bland statement that the sl.5o0. one of the motives for tho sham hold-up, was his own money earned by him and. saved by him. He didn't know why it was neces- sary to slay two to gain possession of it A portion of the dialogue be- tween the slayer and a reporter fol- lows: {.
 How did you spend the morninE7"
 "I prayed and I feel much re- lievcd." ..-.....
 Whom did you pray for?"
 Myself and my wife. prayed for her and the baby-you know-the baby" tHe referred to the unborn childl.
 Do you believe in God 2"
 Sure, I've always gone to church. the Messiah Lutheran chuvrh. Grace and School streets. Used to so with her"
 Do you think He will forgive your sinss'' NE
 Sure. Doesn't the Bible say SO? I've tolc everything. haven't IT The police said my soul would stay in hell for 200 years unless confessed"
 "Rcady to Hang Now"
 Are you ready to die?"
 Any time. I'm not afraid. I'm ready to hang now"
 Do you think you are sane?'
 Sane? Certainly I'm sane. I know what am talking about as we'll as you do."
 Well. then, how did you happen to commit such a crime
 T don't know, it just came over me. The idea just happened to come. l wanted to get into the army again. wanted the money. was saving to 20 into business. don't like being butcher. In the army could save. I was careful with my money. I didn't rmoke. chew. drink or run around with women, but did crave money. It was my money. every cent Of f. worked for it and put | IL in the bank"
 Why didn't you just take it out , and leave your wife rather than kill herr"
 ''I don't know. The idea just came over me to kill her. Somehow the | tone of Ruth's voice when she told | me, Carl, I'm shof, think I'm dy- l Ing. keeps coming back to me again | and again. Memories are strange | things. aren't they? I guess perhaps | was best that the police got me | md made me confess Otherwise | he voice of Ruth and Ruth's face | night have kept coming back, and | 'ooner or later I might have gone | mad"
 Third Reader Was Right.
 'I haven't got much of an ina gtn- | tion-rather coid-blooded. I guess put there are some things-well. If |
 had my wish I'd swing tonight.
 There's ono thing I'd like to say | before do. There was a time when | used to laugh nt the old third read IT stun about honesty being the best | policy. and the straight and narrow 4 tufr. But it's the only way. at that | guess people like me come along | o warn the rest
 What Is it you wish most of all | 1ow?" he was asked
 Most of all I'd like a Bible. Tho | prayer of my heart is to ht myself | Ia meet Ruth. I loved her more | han anybody else in the world. If | could only show you some of the