Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 February 1914 — WILLIS TRIAL GOES OVER FOR TERM [ARTICLE]

WILLIS TRIAL GOES OVER FOR TERM

State Asked Continuance in Order That Material Witness Could Be at'the Trial.

Special to The Republican. Kentland, Ind., Feb. 4.—The Willis perjuFy case was today continued until tbe Mareh term of the Newton circuit court. Prosecutor Longwell, for the state, asked the continuance in order that Mis. Peter Rhoades, an aged Rensselaer lady, whose evidence is material in the state’s case, might be able to attend the trial. Today was so chilly that it was feared the long automobile trip would prove detrimental to her health. Quite a large number of witnesses were on hand to testify and they will be required to make another trip when the <fase is called next month.

Another reason lor the postponement of the hearing was in order that Attorney Leopold, of Rensselaer, could assist in the prosecution. He was unable to be here for the trial today. Prosecutor Longwell says that he has positive that Willis perjured himself When he swore that he did not leave the corporate limits of Rensselaer with the little Thomipsdn girL A young man named Short has been found who says that" he recognized and spoke to Willis In the country west of Rensselaer about two miels, near the point where the assault was committed.