Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-07-24
11EE PHILADELPHIA SENSATION
shooting Of A tide rmau McNulliu

The shooting OF Alderman William McMullin,
Of Philadelphia, on Monday night. by Hugh
Mars, was briefly announced by tel, yrsph in
yesterdays STAR. The affair occurred during
the celebration Otthe anniversary OF Moysmea-
sing Hose company, of which McMuiR is p<es-
ident II had been reported 70 MIN that Mara,
who tends bar tor VIM. McDevitt near the
hose house, had taken a bouquet from the ban
quoting table, aud McMullin went after him to
McDevius, where the shooting took place.
Mara was one OF the men who Tor attempting
10 assassinate United States Detective Brooks,
was sentenced To six yea in the -, nitentiary,
from which he was but q few weeks AGO re-
leased through the efforts of McMuIlin The
philadelphia Press in its account OF the scene in
McDevltts SAYS there was no quarrel between
the men at the time
THE FATAL sHor
was fred. The first knowledge of any trouble
was the sharp, spiteful bark of a revolver
start from the crowd near the door. and the
alderman, with his hand casped tightly to the
lett side of his chest. came to the door, walked
To the entrance of the hose house. and ex.
claimed: MY God, I'm shot! | want q witness;
VIII show You the man that shot me- The
friends spoken TO went with him - the door of
the tavern, and he pointed - Mara, and said
THAT Is the man that shot me- McMullin
then walked TO the hose-house again and mn
stairs into the third story.
The reporter describes the scene in the hose
mouse as follows: The alderman, seated on a
chair. leans back into the arms of a woman
who bathes his head. His face is palid aud wet
with the death-dsmp. and his eyes closed. His
whole breast il exposed to view. and there a
little TO the left at the central line lust above the
heart and over the junction OF the upper rib and
the breastbone, little round hole, about the
strument of death entered.
DYING DECLARATIONS.
Alderman, this Is the hook now at your lips;
Won Will tell the truth so help You God?'' ooh,
Ill-ten the truth. certain. so help me Cod,
''Well, what was it all about; how did it occur
"l-went into Decentralization Mara
taxing boquet-I told him he oughtn't to do
it told hm-he-sbouIdn't take 1.-THE said he
would-he pulled out a revolver and leaned over
the bar-and fred-fd like to see him; let him
come in-he pulled out a revolver and put il
against my breast and fired at the best friend
he had oh! yes, let the father come" This
last was in answer to q whisper. which he heard,
friends of the man were then all thrust back to
the door, and the minister of God took control of
the fading thoughts of Alderman McMul-
LID. The quick ears of the newspaper man, as
be retreated TO the door with the others, heard
the answer to the inquiry of the priest, eyes
indeed indeed, forgive everybody. L have no hard
SKETCH OF M'MuLLIN's CAREER.
VIM. McMnllin was born in Philadelphia
ABOUT $50 His parents were of the respectable
middle class, but the boy lived in an atmosphere
in which brute strength was the highest honor.
In those days the volunteer fire department of
philadelphia included all the adventurous and
daring spirits Of the city. The several compa-
mes composing 1t were generally rivals. whether
as regarded their efficiency, their politics, or
their religion, with bitter feuds between each,
which were kept alive by constant battles
McMullin, joining one of these companies as a
boy, grew up to manhood imbued with the law
iessness that was their active spirit and some
thing OF the chivalry that also entered into it,
stronger physically than any Of his fellow
members, more intelligent, and with q natural
capacity for command, we find him, when not
much more than twenty-one years of age. presi-
dent and presiding genius of the Moyamensing
nose Company, one of the most powerful of the
oid organizations. He has continued at its head
for many years.
McMullin served in the Mexican war with
honorable distinction, leaving PHILADELPHIA
%nen but eighteen years OF age as first sergeant
o. company OF volunteers, commanded by
Captain Hill. Later he commanded the
company and led numerous assaults upon
treMest bravery. On his return he engaged for |
a time in the boot and shoe business, but soon |
after quilted 1t for politics, his presidency of the
nre company giving him q strong influence. |
In politics he was very successful, welding, in
Few years, as much influence as Mike Walsh |
and David c. Broderick ever exerted, and secur- |
ing the confidence of his party, in whose con- |
ventions and counsels he always participated.
In 1857 1t elected him alderman of the fourth |
During the war he raised company, but re-
turned home from the field after participating
In a few engagements. He was charitable and |
generous, and always willing to serve friend
or relieve the unfortunate. He had many good
qualities, for which, should his wound prove
fatal, he will long be remembered.
HIS CRITICAL CONDITION.
Late last night McMullin was in a critical |
condition, and the physicians believe that the |
wound will prove fatal. The report that the |
ball was extracted is incorrect. The man who |
feared that he has left Philadelphia. |