The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-14
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S. Collins had to her stated that at
night he walked in the middle of the
street, so great was his fear of being
attacked or held-ub. Mrs. Beard said
that at one time when she was a guest
at the Collins house, Mr.. Collins had
gotten them up early one morning, and,
in explanation, said some one had at
tempted to break into the house, by
window which had resisted all efforts
to open it. She also said that she had
never used a latch-key while visiting
at the Collins house, because Mr.. Col
Inns had always preferred to sit up at
night and open the doors, and see to it
that they were all locked. He always
night
At the conclusion of Mrs. Boards
ross-examination, which was very
brief, court adjourned for the noon re-
cess.
Afternoon Session.
Sheriff Porter S. Cook was called af-
ter noon in the Collins case today, and
was asked if he had examined John
Collins arm and shoulder to ascertain
If they were bruised. This was the re-
suit of the suggestion which was made
by J. Q. Holland and developed during
his examination Tuesday afternoon, at
which time he told how J. S. Collins
had been kicked over in a boat at Lake
View after firing his shotgun at ducks.
Mr.. Cook said that John Collins had
removed all of the clothing on the up
per part of his body but there were no
marks or bruises on either shoulder.
Mr.. Collins had his arm blacl1ened by
the discharge of the gun, which re-
coiled with great force. It was due to
using but one of them. These shells
which Collins had taken home, after
using but one of them. These sheelS
Inns shotgun by the defendant in shoot
ing his father would have injured his
arm as 1t did his fathers.
Mrs. Margaret Hill McCarter of this
Inns was a member of classes she had
taught in the high school. Her testl-
mony pertained solely to the character
and disposition of the defendant as she
knew him in school and in later years
From my observation Of John Col
lins,' she said, II think he is
man" Mrs McCarter also stated
that at all times John Collins had SEEM
ed proud of his father and his family
and had always seemed very earnest
IN his desire to be kind and affectionate
towards them.
In the cross-examination Mr.. Jetmore
endeavOred to have the witness point
out where the defendant excelleC7 other
students in the classes with him, but
she declined and replied by saying that
Collins was one of her most capable
students and was exceptionally kind
and considerable in his demeanOr toward
his associate students and teachers. Mr..
Jetmore then went into a technical in
quiry, seeking to have the witness ex-
pain the manner ana tone OF voice
which John Collins used in speaking of
his father and why these circumstances
caused her to believe that he was
especially affectionate towards his
father. The questions were of such a
character and of such a wide range
that Mr.. GODDARD interrupted the pro-
ceedings with an objection which was
sustained by the court who took oc-
be proceeded with, emitting tedious and
unnecessary delays"
Mrs. Huron Testifies.
Mrs. Mary A. Huron, wife of Judge
Huron, succeeded Mrs McCarter Mrs
Huron lives at 221 Fillmore, and usually
stopped in to visit the Collins family
when she was down town. Mr. and
Mrs. Huron once went to Denver with
Mr.. and Mrs. Collins a few years ago,
and then began the intimate acquaint-
ance. ION that trip" said the witness,
''Mr. and Mrs. Collins, by their actions,
showed me that they were very much to
each other Subsequently I observed
the same relations and have often re-
family were remarkably affectiOnate
and close. noticed that John and his
father were together very much and
both seemed greatly attached to each
other. Mr.. Collins often talked of Johns
plans and work in school and college,
and he always referred to John as the
pride, joy and hope of the future. MT
Collins told me of Johns idea of study
ing for the ministry, and said it would
please Mrs. Collins and that he had de-
cided to permit John to suit his own
tastes in choosing a profession"
Mrs. Huron. as have more than a
dozen witnesses who preceded her, paid
John Collins many high compliments
for his affectionate and kind treatment
of all members of the family, which she
had observed during her frequent visits
at the Collins home.
On the cross-examination Mr.. Jetmore
asked Mrs. Huron if she had seen much
Of Tn1 Toll n -iv7u- 11n
years, and she replied by saying that
she had seen him frequently at home.
O.-Was his affection for his father
and mother more marked than that
which exists between you and your
boys?
Al do not think it was, but think
John Collins showed it more than my
boys do