The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-12-15

witness said Carter had mentioned no
names.
the Shawnee county jailer, was the next
witness. He was on duty while john
son Jordan and Jess Harper were in
Jail.
O.-On the night those two men were
brought there did they talk together?
A.-Yes, while. they were in one cell
together.
Q.-Where were they?
An the cell next to John Collins
Q.-Who was with them?
A.-Mr. Harbaugh.
Q.-During the time they were in jaiI
were Johnson and Harper together?
A.-Yes, every day.
Q.-They could talk together? -.
A.-Yes, all day, but they were locked
in separate cells at night.
Q.-Was Harbaugh there frequently? :?
A.-Yes,' many times.
Odd you ever see Harbaugh give
them money?
Ayes.
Odd you hear a conversation
among the three men?
A.-Yes, a small part of some of the
talks.
Did you hear Mr. Harbaugh say
to them: You want to hang together
on this statement?''
Al heard Harbaugh say: "You
want to hold together on that" but I
don't know what he meant.
Didn't Harper often ask Har-
baugh for money?
Al couldn't say.
Q.-You have seen John every day
since he was confined in Jail?
A.-Yes, every day.
Q.-What has his conduct been?
A.-Always good.
During the cross examination by Mr.
Jetnore the witness was asked If John
Collins was ''in among the other Grim
inals.''
'Object,' said Mr.. Hayden. 1--WE OBJ
pa+ fo "a 0fi Of an af4
in calling John Collins a criminal
"OVerruled," said the court.
MIR. DOOIittIe Testifies.
Irving w. DooIittIe, manager of the
Hotel Throop, was the next witness. He
has been in this position for twelve
years. Mr.. and Mrs. Doolittle were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Collins
three weeks in July. 1898, and both have
been very intimate with the members
of the Collins family for several years.
Mrs. Doolittle and myself frequently
commented upon the warm affection
which seemed to exist between Mr.. Col
Inns and John.'' said the witness, in
response to Mr.. Hayden's questions.
'I have never discovered anything in
the character of John Collins to indi-
cate that he was cruel, harsh or incon-
siderate of the rights of Others
Odd John Collins come to you
seeking employment?
A.-Yes.
The conversation which Mr.. DooIitt1e
had with John was ruled out upon OBJ
jections from Mr.. Stafford.
On cross examination Mr.. DOolittIe
stated that he had seen John Collins
frequently at his home, where John
called at least once a week, and at
the Collins home, where Mr.. and Mrs.
Doolittle frequently called.
Mr.. Doolittle was asked if John Col
Inns had written to him asking for the
loan of some money. The objection by
Mr.. Hayden was SUSTAINED, and the wit
nTRWRntRd
he received the letter by the same
reason.
Charles T. McCabe of Topeka, an in
innate friend of the Collins family, was
next on the stand He and Grant
Meade were boys together and Mr.. Nc
Cabe was frequently, almost daily, at
the Collins home during the school days
of himself and Mr.. Meade. AS to the
relations between John Collins, his sis
ter and mother, Mr.. McCabe said he
never saw a family where so much love
times. Mr.. McCabe and ]. S. Collins
were together on the board of directors
of the Topeka Athletic association, and
at the request of J. S. Collins, Johns
name, when he went away to school,
was placed on the list of nonresident
members, and John was also given per-
mission to use the gymnasium. Mr.. Nc
Cabe said:
Il noticed when Mr.. Collins and John
came to the club together they always
played billiards, pool or ten pins to-
gether and seemed to have no desire to
play with anyone else
On the cross examination I1r. Stafford
said:
rs it uncommon for father to want
his son to join the cIub?'
A.-No, sir.
Q.-Is your boy member?
This created much laughter in the
court room, for Mr.. McCabe's boy is an
infant. Mr.. McCabe said:
mot yet; he's not old enough"
Court then adjourned until Thursday
morning.