I asked Mungall to show his hands; he…
source date: 1891
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d not think Barney intended to hurt him. Asked why he did not separate them, he said, “I was too drunk; I know what these d d family rows are ; I don’t interfere.” I asked Mungall to show his hands; he was too drunk; he showed no blood either on his clothes or his person. The killing occurred on the night of the 23rd or the morning of the 24th. I was ac- quainted with the brothers, have known them for nine or ten years. Jimmy was dead when I arrived. When I arrived deceased was lying on the bed. Mungall and Barney were outside. I arrived about 10 p.m. on Friday, the 24th. It is about 16 or 17 miles from Silver City to where the homicide was committed. I didn’t bring in any of the tools, the constable brought them in. My conversation was had with Barney prior to his arrest. He stated that Scotty hadn’t a d d thing to do with it.”Charles Campbell testified as follows: ‘T was on the Mangus the 23d; I am acquainted with Barney, Jimmy and Scotty. I was helping Barney and Jimmy to crib a well ; about 3 o’clock we went to Mungall’s. We drank some whiskey. After leaving there I went to the Circle ranch and did not return until next morning about 7 o’clock. I found Jimmy on the floor and Barney and Scotty on the bed. I waked them up and asked them what was the matter. I received no answer. Jimmy was breathing yet.