Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1908-05-21
DIETRICH CASE
GOES TO LUZERNE
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testimony TO the foregoing TO suoW
that Peter Dietrich could not obtain a
fair trial in this county.
John Brugler was sworn. He has
heard the matter discussed TO some eX-
tent, probably by fifteen or twenty per-
sons. The preponderarce of sentiment
seemed to be against the defendant.
The unfavorable opinion, the witness
thought, would operate against him
getting a fair and impartial trial.
W. II. zimmerman was called. His
testimony was indentical with Mr..
Brugler's.
DR.. |. G. Barber was sworn. He has
discussed the matter in every district
prejudice against the man, personal
ly, although his act was condemned. "
There is wide spread public feeling
that Dietrich ought TO be punished.
This, he believed. would influence the
selection of competent jury. During
the last few weeks he had heard a
number of our best citizens declare
that there ought to be change OF
venue
Christopher Loeb and Peter Snyder
were called who testified to the same
facts as the preceding witnesses.
| COMMONWEALTH WITNESSES.
At II 40 O'Clock the Commonwealth
opened. A number of witnesses were
heard, Each testified briefly and there
was no cross examination.
J. E. Moore was the first witness
He declared that he does not know of
any undue excitement nor prejudice
against Peter Dietrich that would pre-.
vent him from securing fair and i'm
partial trial in Montour county.
Joseph r. Patton was sworn. He is
we'll acquainted throughout the coun-
ty. He does not believe that there is
any deep.seated prejudice against the
defendant that. would prevent him
from securing affair minded unbiased
jury.
Samuel Bailey was sworn. He testifi-
ed to facts along the line OF the pre-
ceding showing that there is nothing
to indicate that Peter Dietrich can
not secure a fair and impartial trial in
this county.
f. G. Schoch was called. He knows
of no reason why Peter Dietrich should
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gave it as his opinion, that there were
enough good and true men in the court
house at that moment to assure him a
fair and impartial trial.
Peter ]. Keefer was called BY vir.
tue of his position as superintendent
of the water works and of sewers he
comes in contact with large numbers
of people. From what he has gathered
in hearing the case of Peter Dietrich
discussed he knows of no reason why
the defendant should not secure fail
and impartial trial in Montour coun'
ty.
Sam A. Mccoy was sworn. He knows
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not obtain fair and impartial trial
Post master ". L. Gouger was call.
ed. He testified to the same effect a.
the above.
Thomas J. Rogers, and A. B. Rus
sell had not heard the matter discuss
ed to anv extent and declared that they
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not secure a fair and impartial trial.
Justice of the Peace W. Y. Oglesby
gave it as his opinion that fair ant
impartial trial could be secured foI
the defendant in this county.
Officer John Grier Voris, 7. j
Price, Amos Vastine, 7. ". Barthol
omew. D. r. Williams and Col. A
J. Frick testified in conclusion. eacl
holding that from what he had observ
ed the defendant could secure a fai.
and impartial trial here.
MR.. HERRING S ADDRESS.
Upon reconvening at 30 o'cloci
Mr.. Herring at once began his argu
ment In succession he took up th'
various points brought out by tn,
testimony, which, in his opinion
showed that a change of venue shoulC
be ordered. In paying his respects t
the Commonwealth witnesses he ad
mitted that they We're truthful, high
minded men, but thought they were pc
sons absorbed inshusiness affairs, wht
mingled but little with the masses
therefore. he held, they We're hardl,
qualified TO Judge as to the prepOnder
ance of sentiment and whether not til,
defendant could secure fair and i'm
partial trial in this county. The mos
Of them, he reminded the court, ad
mitted that they had heard the sub
ject but little discussed. Mr.. Herring
especially emphasized the point tina
Peter Dietrich could be tried in al
adjoining county at less cost than il
Montour In any of the other coun
ties, he declared, the single panel o
Jurors would be sufficient. Mr.. Her
ring at times grew very eloquent. HI
spoke until aout 20, when Mr.. Hin
ckley Immediately followed.
Mr.. HINCKLEY'S ADDRESS.