The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-02-23
His Trial for Murder Begins To- dal-An Acct
dent at the Mills-Patriotic.


the Cass Hite murder case, which is set for
trial in the First district court to- day. On
the defense are the we'll known attorneys
Judge Powers and Ogden Hiles, assisted
by Mr.. Hite's brother, ST. Louis attor
ney.
The accused has a great many friends
who are very anxious for his acquittal,
and the trial will be most vigorously con-
tested. There are two other defendants
in the case, Shaeffer and Burgess, who
were admitted to bail last November in
the sum of s., 600 each.
The tragedy took place at Green River
On the 9th Of September last Difficulty
arose between Hite and Mr.. Kohler, the
victim, over some remarks about gambling
away mining property. Near about the
date above named 1t was learned that Mr..
Hite was coming to Green River after a
journey to Denver, Colo. Those familiar
with the pending difficulties looked for
trouble upon his arrival. The testimony in
reference to threats made by the princi-
pals is conflicting but both men were
armed and seemingly on the alert for one
another.
On the date of the killing Hite went over
to the home of Mrs Gammage ostensibly
for settlement whether amicably or not
the testimony will bring out. MIR. Burgess
and Shaeffer, who were armed also, ap-
peared on the scene.
The landlady, who had forebodings of
trouble, asked the men to leave her place
and have no difficulty Cass was given q
chair by Mr.. Drake and sat about
seven feet from the door where
Kohler came out Hite asked him,
in substance, what he was carry
ing Winchester around for and told
him that man who would do that was q
s. of b.. Kohler said a man who would
carry pistol around town is the same.
Here Hite sprung up and said "take that
back" and the shooting began.
Several witnesses in the preliminary ex-
animation were put on the stand some
testifying that Hite shot first and others
that Kohler did. Several shots were fired
by both. Kohler received fatal wound
staggered into the house and died soon
after. Mr.. Drake was wounded in the
arm by a bullet from the pistol of Mr.
Hite.
The defendant was freed by the coroner:
jury at the examination short time after
the tragedy, but was subsequently, ar
rested, brought before the grand jury anC
| indicted for murder in the first degree.
ACCIDENT TO THE WOODEN MILLS.
About u o'clock yesterday q vigorou:
shaking of electric light poles and breaking
of globe at the Singleton corner caused {
little CONSERVATION on Centre street. A
large number of people were seen making
their way toward the Provo wooden mill:
where the trouble occurred. 1t was dis
covered upon reaching there that the south
wing of the building, containing the wash
ing and dyeing machinery had partly faller
down. This part of the building is con
structed with adobes and the theory is tina
during the frozen season the temper wal
taken out of the adobes, and the thav
caused them to give away. 1t happened
that there were none at work in the ives
portion of the building which caved out
Some heavy machinery is located on the
second floor and the walls since the thav
were incapable of sustaining it.
wAsHINGToN's BIRTHDAY.
At 10 o'clock yesterday there was a larg,
gathering at the auditorium of the b. Y
academy to celebrate the birth of Wash
ington. On the stand were H. II. Cluff, A
O.. Smoot Judge Blackburn, Wilson H
Dusenberry. j. E. Booth, Benjamin Cluf
and others of the faculty.
! Judge Blackburn read mastery tribute
TO tie memory of the immortal Washing
ton. 1t was well prepared and evinced
depth of thought worthy of the creates
approval.
Sentiments were given by Dr. M. H
Hardy, A o. Smoot and j. E. Booth.
Prof. II. E. Giles played piano solo anG
received hearty encore
Stella Jaques received high favor in
patriotic recitation
The entire audience sang 1.-THE Sta
Spangled Banner' with vim which be
spoke true patriotism.
The Patriotic Sons of America bega
their parade and exercises at 3 O'Clock. TIL
Opera band was at the head of the process
sion.
The celebration of Washington's birth
day was carried out in grand style i
Provo. The Patriotic Order Sons of Amer
lea made parade from the lodge roor
through Centre and ] streets led by tn
Opera band. They were beautifully ar
rayed in national colors and looked impo:
ing In the evening grand ball was tn
attraction. The Opera house looked granC
being festooued with flags and bunting
full-sized portrait of Washington hung
the centre of the hail.
The ball was eminently successful, tn
members were in regulation AMI fine co
lection of dancers Joined in the festivities
Lunch was served in the hall.
The p. o. S. of A. gave one of the fine.
and most enjoyable of their parties in til
Opera house to which the elite of tour
was galor.
Mr.. H. A. Terpening of Salt Lake rea
an address replete with historical data O
the subject of the organization of whic
the affair was gotten up.
Mr. Henry Bowlings acted as master
ceremonies and floor manager
The affair will long be remembered
an occasion of genuine enjoyment Spat
will not permit detail of the guests an
their apparel.
THURMAN & KAREN,
Collectors and Insurance Agency.