The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-03
DEB TELLS OF
HER Love FOR
SLAIN YOUTH
Rose Allen Is Called by
State to Link Murder
to Her Brother.
SHOWS FRATERNITY PIN
Society Bud EmotionIeSS
at Trial; Donaldson,
Attorney Clash.

state of pennsylvania today called
the beautiful 19-year-old debutante,
Rose Allen, to the stand to testify
against her brother, Edward H. B.
Allen, charged with numbering her
sutton, Francis A. Donaldson III, be-
cause he objected to their marriage.
Under the eyes of dozen men,
berS of Philadelphia exclusive So
ciety to which she belongs and
which was background to her love
tragedy, the girl came forward
with head high and eyes steady and
sat in the witness chair. She was
dressed entirely in black, accentu-
ating her pallor. Her brown eyes
flashed over the courtroom, then
fell to her hands which she held
crossed in her lap.
Her testimony was devoted to a
chronological recital of the hap
penings during the afternoon and
evening preceding the tragedy. In
only two instances was her testl-
mony damaging to her brother. She
said that Eddie had threatened ito
blow Francis head off," and that
he kept a gun in his locker at his
club.
Clashes With Attorney
She followed Francis A. Donald
son ST., father of her dead sutton,
who had identified the bloody gar
ments in which Francis died. He
acidly reprimanded William T..
Conner, defense attorney, who made
a suggestion regarding the manner
of his testimony, with II am taking
nv instructions from the court"
The defense did not ,cross-exam-
inc him.
Edward watched his sister close
ly. Never once did she show that
she was aware of his presence. 1t
was an intense, dramatic moment.
Horace Allen, the elderly, broken
father sat slumped, his eyes on the
floor.
''Will you state whether you were
engaged to Francis A. Donaldson
on Nov. 90" District Attorney Nase
asked.
81 was"
Her voice was a low monotone.
entirely 1ifeless.
when did you become engaged
to him?"
The defense objected and was
sustained.
"Show the jury the pin Francis
gave you
Displays Her Pin
Rose stood and displayed the fra
ternity pin she wore on her coat.
She was self possessed, we'll poised.
Rose was Intercepted closely by
District Attorney Nase about
purported conversation she had
with her brother in the kitchen of
the Allen apartment.
When she left the kitchen, Ed
ward followed her into her bed
room, she testified.
Eddie said he would see me at
a party the next night. Don't for
get to tell Francis what I said
Eddie said"
What had Eddie told you?" Nase
asked.
ITO tell Francis to stay away from
our apartment"
Where was Edward when he told
you you should announce your en-
gagement before Jan. -" he asked.
The girl znoistened her lips.
In my bedroom"
when left the apartment, Eddie
and father still we're eating in the
dining ROOM" she continued.
did they speak to you as you
passed through"
Went to the Bellevue
Edward did. I then went to a
hotel to wait for Francis He
waited about five minutes in the
lobby when he came. We got into
his car and went to the Bellevue"
Rose said.
What time of the evening did
you give Edwards message to
Francis?" the prosecution asked.
ION the way in. When we got to
the hotel we went to the room
had engaged. Twenty minutes later
Albert G. Lucas, a friend of Francis,
came into the room.
1--WE decided that Francis and
Lucas should go to Green Hill
farms. CThe apartment house where
the Aliens lived) They left the
hotel together"
THAT was the last time you saw
Francis alive?"
yes she replied without emo
ton.
Nase turned the witness over to
the defense for cross-examination.
Court then was recessed for lunch
con.
Leaving the stand she passed
near her brother.