The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-04
JOHN HEYL'S CASE.
Failure to Weaken Mller's Testimony--Ap-
peal of the Wife of the Accused.

Yesterday morning, in the Criminal Court,
the trial of 'Red" Heyl, charged with stealing
the watch of A. p. Miller, was resumed, the
prosecuting witness being called to the stand.
Mr. Miller gave an accounto of his loss that differs
in no essential particular from that already pub
lished. On being passed over to the attorney
for Defense the cross examination began with
the purpose of showing that the witness's testi-
mony was to be taken with great deal Of allow
ance. Attorney Kary conducted the examina-
ton. and, prompted by Mr.. Cogan and Major
Gordon, endeavored to have Miller impeach his
own character The matter explained in
the Heyl affidavit, filed day before yesterday, by
which continuance was sought, was presented.
In reply to the question of an alleged conspiracy
on the part of himself and George r. Robinson
to represent that he had lost his watch in order
to explain TO his employers an alleged shortage
of accounts, Mr.. Miller gave decisive denial.
The defense tried very hard to weaken his testi-
mony on this point, but the witness met the
searching questions with caEdor and prompt
ness that evidenced a capability to deal success
fully with the Cincinnati attorneys. They
inquired into bis life in Washington, New York
and other cities, but failed to impeach his char
acter as a reliable witness. From o'clock in
the morning until half past in the afternoon
this examination continued.
When asked as to the attempt of Cogan and
kary to buy him off be gave an account
that agrees with the incidents with
which the public are familiar He said
that On Wednesday Cogan met him
on Washington street and asked him to go over
to the Occidental and Mrs Heyl. This he
refused to do, but agreed to meet her and the
attorney in University Park that afternoon
which meeting took place. He very minutely
described the position they were in the park and
surroundings and the bench they occupied He
said Mrs. Heyl offered him all the money she
had, but he, to continue the negotiations as
agreed upon with the prosecuting attorney, in
order to have the officers detect Cogan in paying
over the money. held out tor larger sum- He
wanted $50. This Mrs. Hey said she did not
have and could not get it. After leaving the
park he met Cogan in saloon on Illinois street,
near the Union Depot, when an appointment was
made for another meeting in the park that night
at half past 7 O. clock. kary came to the city
that evening and he and Cogan came to Miller
In the park. No money passed at that
time or any other, although, he said, the nego
tlatlons were for the purpose of buying him off.
The court adjourned the ease until Monday
morning, when Prosecuting Attorney Harding
will introduce the following letter:
CINCINNATI June &c.
MIR. Alfred Miller:
has ever watchful eye the widow and hans
l. with heart torn with grief and anguish, make an
appea to you for mercy tonight. | ask you for the
sake OF my three little who next to father
less tonight not to appear against the who lies
behind the iron bars tonight accused of the theft of
stealing fromyou
If you man of family think of The little ones
at home you would leave should anything happen to
you-fathe rless roofess and homeless and destitute.
Think OF the dear wife whom you love- and then think
or this heart-broken woman who Appeals to you for
only one little spark OF mercy for herself and little
ones
God will surely reward you and bless you. and if
prayers avail good luck and happiness surely my
prayers aided by those who suffer with me- will
YOU lie has always been true and noble husband to
me- kind and affectionate father TO his little
And oh! we blend tears and ask of you have
cy and do not appear al this trial Should he have
been taken from us, nothing but homelessness and
restitution stare in the face ! could not support
my little family They would be babes in the woods
They all small, frail little creatures. and would
have not the wherewith to educate keep nor raise
them
Have mercy on me- and oh more than all, on my
dear little boys and little girl, whom
you would dearly love. My heart is almost
broken. and it is with fear and trembling
await that awful day. can only cling Wit fantest
hope to the thought that your sympathy and kind
manhood will hold you firm in your resolve to help and
assist me by this little act of kindness | will al
teach my children to pray for the of their
father, and you shall always have the prayers of
heartb broken wife. Yours Respectfully,
MRS M HEYI.