Tuesday, 2nd December 1913: Collins May Make Self-defense Plea, The Atlanta Constitution

Clarence Collins, formerly an assistant superintendent on the construction work at the new Healy building, who was placed on trial Monday, before Judge Ben Hill, in the criminal division of the superior court, on a charge of having murdered Calvin Maddox, a negro employee, will probably know his fate by nightfall.

The case is expected to reach the jury late today.

Only witnesses for the state were heard Monday.

It is believed that when Collins takes the stand today to make a statement, he will plead self-defense.

Collins is charged with striking the negro with an iron bar at the Healy building on October 8.

The negro lived for ten days after the fight, but died at the Grady hospital.

Collins was indicted two weeks ago for the alleged crime.