The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-06-20
THE ALLEN CASE.
The Trial Ia Movitg slowly B, cause of
Many Legal Tits.

Many Legal Tits.
PoTTsvuLE, June 20-The trial of
County Commissioner Charles f. Allen
was continued before Judge Weidman
yesterday, with William Wilhelm, Esq,
appearing as additional counsel for the
defense. The trial is moving very slowly,
from the fact that the array of legal
talent on both sides take advantage Of
every technicality that presents itself
The first witness called yesterday was
George HefIner, who testified he had met
Allen both at Schuylkill Haven and Potts
vile before and after the convention.
While on his way to Cressona the wit
ness reminded Allen Of the fact that he
was an applicant for either warden, under
warden or janitor at the court house, but
did not, he said, attempt. to secure
promise of assistance from Allen. The
latter. the witness stated, volunteered to
see that the witness secured one OF the
three positions. He met Allen subse-
| quently in Pottsville. when the latter re-
quested him to secure solid votes for him.
Upon cross-examination little was
elected from the witness. Mr., Wilhelm
asked him If he had seen Allen after the
election. To this the commonwealth
objected when Mr.. Wilhelm showed the
witness letter dated Schuylkill Haven,
| November "a, 1898, and asked whether the
signature was that of the witness, who
| answered in the affirmative. Mr.. Wilhelm
| at this point made an offer to prove by
| the witness that he CHeffner) had written
| to Allen and also visited him at his home
and importuned Allen to give MIN an ap-
| pointment that he offered to give Allen
| $50 il he were given n position also that
the witness went to a certain Republican
politician and promised him $50 for his
influence upon Allen TO give him an ap-
pointment.
court overruled the objections. The Wit
ness testified that he visited Allen at his
home on two occasions concerning the
desired appointment, although he realized
he could not secure the wardenshlp. lie
denied having offered Allen SEQ for the ap-
pointment but stated that on his second
visit Allen told him the three places were
gone, the appointment of janitor having
been given to his (Allen's) brother. The
witness then told Allen that il his brother
was poor he would give his first month S
salary to him, the brother to take some
thing else, after leaving Allen he visited
Frank RentZ.
]. Harry Filbert attorney-at law, was
the next witness, who stated that Hettner
solicited his influence in favor of Allen,
which was given.
Charles Hause was next called, and the
Commonwealth stated that, under the
third count, they proposed to prove by
the witness that Allen had solicited his
aid in securing delegates, promising
Hause the appointment of janitor for
such service. Mr.. Ryou, for the defense,
objected because the third count spoke OF
the general election, while it was proposed
to prove a violation of the delegate cleo
. tion laws-thati it was an attempt to prove
two offenses under one count. This caused
a long legal battle, consuming much time
quoting authorities. Court adjourned
until this morning to look up certain
authorities.
Judge Weidman, upon convenlng o1
, court to day, decided in favor OF the
Commonwealth, and allowed the witness
| to testify.
No material evidence was submitted
, | this morning, the attention of the cour1
and lawyers being taken up with che
intimidating witnesses George Hetfnel
; testified that he had been approached anc
warned to be careful in what he salc
r upon the stand 1t has been since learned
Q that John Woodward is the man wht
4 approached Hetfner in this respect
n | Woodward was not in court to-day, and |
. subpoena was issued for him. An tnvestl
cation has been ordered by the court il
reference to the intimidation;
Heffner was again called this morning
but nothing of Importance was gleanet
l. from him outside of what he previousl,
, testified to.
}, Joseph Honsberger, an important wit
q ness for the prosecution, and upon Whos
/. evidence the defense greatly depende
:, upon, was not allowed to testify upo
objection being raised by the lawyers TO
g defense.
II the examination of their witnesses an
f. will probably close their side this after
E. noon.