Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-23
Question allowed.


about this aspect OF the affair.
Mr.. Dickson objected to statement
being made respecting the conversation
between the Marshal and Deputy.
Mr. Rawlins thought the objection not
well taken, and proceeded to show why
the testimony asked for was essential
and justified.
Mr.. Dickson argued in support OF the
objection, and insisted on the inadmissi-
bility OF the testimony sought for.
Some lengthy arguments were here
made by Messrs. Rawlins and Hoge, and
the questions were finally submitred.
Marshal Ireland had received word
several days before the shooting took
place that plot was being pushed to
assassinate Collin, and he advised his
deputy regarding it, and told him that
the alley near his residence was a place
where some attack was likely to be made,
owing to its peculiar suitability for such
work. These reports showed that the
attack was likely to come from that class
OF people opposed to the prosecution OF
polygamy, etc. Saw Collin at his (lre-
land's) house the evening of the shoot
ing. He had been notified while at
his Office that Collin was waiting to
see him and that he (Collin) had been
shot; noticed Collins appearance on ar
irving home; saw that lie had hat on
Collin had delivered himself into the
MarshaPs custody and had given into
his charge the clothes worn on that occa-
sion. [The Marshal was here asked to
produce the clothing, and the attorneys
proceeded to examine it. Witness (hold-
ing up overcoat) had noticed these holes
when he met Collin. THE latter was
here required to put on the overcoat.l
Mr.. Ireland (continuing) had observed
the hole in the left sleeve of the coat,
which was powder burned. Also
noticed hole in the right breast OF coat
and one in the lapel of the collar, and
the corresponding holes in the undercoat.
The holes in the shirt and undershirt
indicating a corresponding position were
shown, and witness stated that those
holes were examined by him in the
presence of one OF his deputies at the
time, and had not been changed in any
way. He had not examined the
underclothing until several days later.
and did not look at Mr.. Collins bruises
or marks OF violence until some days
after, at the Penitentiary. On this occa-
sion Collin had pointed out to him the
injuries received.
Mr.. Dickson here objected to admitting
the conversation of the Marshal and
Deputy Collin, and Mr.. Rawlins argued
on the necessity for the testimony. The
objection was sustained.
Witness had not examined the two
hats brought to him.
To Mr.. Dickson-A gentleman had
come to the Marshal's Office several days
prior to the shooting and told him That he
had heard OF a plot being organized for
the assassination of Collin. The party
who brought this information had heard
it from another gentleman, who also
stated that the attack was being worked
up by those whose luminosity had been
kindled against Collin for his connection
with the prosecution of polygamy, etc.
Did not know the gentleman who
came with the information, but
it was the Rev. MIR. McNiece who
sent him; had heard similar .rumors
from various sources; thought it was only
a day or two before the shooting that he
had communicated his fears to Collin and
just before that, short time, he had
received the information himself. Ex-
cused.
Deputy Miles Mix was called. Was
not deputy November last; resided in
the Social Hall alley at that time; was
home and heard the shots that evening
went out but saw nothing save spark OF
fire down the alley which he thought was
a dropped cigar; had seen Collin at his
residence after the shooting; ex-
amined Collins pistol and found
only one chamber loaded; Collin was
trying to withdraw the cylinder from the
pistol. The last time the trigger had
been pulled the pistol did not discharge.
Collin told him that he had been shot
and showed him his coat with the bullet
holes in. Remained in the house about
five minutes and then accompanied Col
lin to, Marshal Ireland's residence. When
he returned home saw the two hats
which his boy had picked up; his wife
was present when the hats were brought
in. He took them down to the Marshal's
office. Ole was here shown the two hats
and identified them as those he had found
at his house.)
To Judge Hoge-Yes, those were the
hats he found in his house. He had not
examined them very closely.
To Mr.. Rawlns-Had lived in the
alley since last September. He was
shown diagram of the premises OF the
shooting and acknowledged it to be accu-
rate. He located the various houses in
the alley. Had not examined Collins
clothing very closely; thought Collin
showed him the holes in his
underclothes at Marshal Ireland's
residence. Next saw Collin after he had
given his bonds. Had sent his wife to
see il Collin had got home after the
shooting had taken place; she returned
telling him that Collin had been shot
and advising him to go and see Collin.
Had suspected there was trouble upon
hearing the shooting, and had been led
to inquire OF Collins whereabouts, fear
ing that perhaps the latter had been
attacked.
10 Mr.. Dickson: The reason did not
go to Mr.. Collins house myself, instead
OF sending my wife, was that had never
called up to that time, while my wife had
frequently visited Mrs. Collin. Excused
Adjourned till o'clock.
AT the afternoon session Hunter. n dila-
tory witness, was brought in by a deputy,
and, after listening to a severe lecture
from Dickson, took the stand: Remem-
Dered the night OF the shooting of Nc
MMurrln; was at the corner south of the
Theatre, outside OF Guiver's saloon Nef
was with me; were talking; heard one
shot, but no more.
Neif testiied-Was with Hunter; heard
a shot fired in the direction Of the Social
Hall did not hear any more heard from
other parties OF the shooting of McMur-
riln did not go into the alley; went into
the Theatre.
y. u: Young, practising surgeon and
physlcian-Somewhat acquainted with
McMurrin; visited him in the capacity OF
q physician after he was wounded; some