Reports differ as to Mullins' response, with at least one stating he had to be restrained from attacking Heiskell, and another stating he merely placed the gavel in his pocket and called Heiskell a "darned old fool."
There are differing accounts of Mullins' reaction; some say he was restrained from assaulting Heiskell, while others claim he placed the gavel in his pocket and referred to Heiskell as a "rude old fool."