The Governor of Pennsylvania to Mr. Sherman.
January 20, 1898 .
Replying to your telegram received last evening, I am advised by District Attorney Thomas K. Martin, of Wilkesbarre, that the trial of Sheriff Martin will occur in Wilkesbarre in the first week of February term of court beginning Tuesday morning, February 1; entire first week set apart for trial. Sheriff Martin’s attorney, Mr. Ferris, will be [Page 77] assisted by Messrs. A.M. Palmer and John T. Lanahan, of Wilkesbarre; and C. W. Kline and Mr. Troutman, of Hazleton. The district attorney will be assisted by James Scarlet, of Danville; John M. Garman and Mr. McGahran, of Wilkesbarre.