The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-21


: who had erected walls and houses where
carpenters never built them, and had
cast INTO protecting shadow pIazzs
exposed to the blaze of the torrld sun
These were men who had been put for
ward TO swear down Bessie Turner, but
girl who could stand the fire Of the
most brilliant cross examination IN
America, who could defy Mr.. William
Fullerton even after the latter had been
obliged to call to his assistance the
most brilliant advocate in this country oI
elsewhere, this girl who could Withstand
the combined attacks 81 Fullerton and
Beach, had but little 10 fear from Joe
Richards, even when the latter was sup.
ported by Tilton on the one hand and
the spy \. b. Martin on the other. Mr.
Porter then urged the possibility Of any
girl of twenty-five years, or any person
ofany age, beng able to fubrlcate such II
narrative, us she had given OF the
events which took place in
the family of Mr.. Tilton
The language used by TiltOn to her, or
in her presence, was precisely wha; his
whole conduct and character rendered
probable, and for him natural.
He then read the testimony OF Bc>> .
Turner in regard to what took place on
the day when Mrs. Tilton returned to
home and found her place at the table
usurped by the housekecpcr, Ellen Den
mis-, when she was unable 10 control herself
and left the room in tears. Tilton
asked Bessie Turner if she didn't think
his wife was crazy. This question re-
vealed purpose which had been 50
plainly indicated ut All early stage of
this case and it was oneto be remember
ed when she came to consider that her
husband persuaded her to lie rs ne wllled.
He continued his reading of the testimony
and commended on the angry interview
of Tilton with his wife, in which he ac-
cused her of bringing this girl
to use against him. Why should he fear
this if he was innocent? The plaintiff :
counsel had had access to all persons by
whom Bessie Turner had been employed
and to all with whom she had associated
and yet not one had been placed up on
The stand To testify against her truthful
ness or purity. Continuing his comments
on the interview in question he urged
that every word told by Bessie Turner
had the stamp of possibility. Such story
could never have been imagined. He then
spoke in praise of the courage manifest
ed bv Bessie Turner in defence Of Mrs.
Tilton against her brutal husband.
Judge Porter then passed on to Bow
ems testimony. On cross-cXaminatiUn
said counsel, Mr.. Bowcn's memory was
yerv treacherous He did not rcmem-
ber Mr.. Bccchcr having slandered Til
ton. he did not remember what was said,
though they had Il conversation lasting
some time. After all, Theodore, said Mr..
Porter turning around to the PLAIN
till, Don't you think Mr..
Bowen made u poor witness"
not showing, us MouIton and Tllton said
that he was not trcuchcrous, but that his
memory was trcucherous. He carried
another dirk in his belt and thrust II un-
der the ribs of the man who called him
AS witness. Counsel then spoke OF that
portion Of the testimony when Tilton
came to his house and announced that he
was ruined. This man said he was at the
head of the leading American newspa-
per. and in receipt of fifteen thousand
dollars year, and announced himself as
n ruined man. Court here adjourned.
Log Island Episcopal Convention.
NEw YORK, May 20.-Thc feature Of
the session of the Long Island Diocese,
Episcopal Convention, in Brooklyn yes
tcrdav, was reports Of the Committee on
Christian Education, which was read by
Rev. DR.. Stafford Browne. The report
urges the establishment Of a system in
Episcopal schools in which church child
ren may obtain religious culture. The
report uses strong language in dcnuncIa-
tion of public schools and urges that the
popular schools shall be made Christian.
The MexIcsn BanditH.
BROWNSVILLE, May 20. - Mexican
cavalry have been stationed at various
points between Camargo and Matamoras.
General Cortinas has had difficulty
with Senior Trevino. Trevino was in
formed OF a theft of cattle; found the
thieves; recognized them rs servants of
Cortina, and rode up and Informed them
they must 90 with him. They fired on
him, and he returned the fire, killing one,
wouuding one and taking prisoner the
head man Of one of CortinHs ranches.
Cortinu then went with l35 men and
demanded the prisoner, but could not
obtain him. He hung the AcaldI, and
afterwards shot Trevino. Yesterday
Cortina received orders to report to the
City Of Mexico tor duty, but he declined
To- obey, stating that his resignation had
been forwarded to the proper officer.
Journalistic Change Completed.
ST. Louis, May 2O.-Thc consolidation
of the GioJe and Democrat was compile
ted to the satisfaction OF all parties, last
night and to-day the first number OF the
Giojc. Democrat was issued. Jos. y. Me
Cullough will retain the position of man
ageing editor, and the genera. editorial
staff will not be changed.
The Murderer Sharkcy Escapes.
New YORK, May 10 The steamship
NIt>N'hL wy nun havana ''''
up at sea disabled by the steamer Car
rie Bell from Saramoh for New York
and towcd into Charleston yesterday.
Sharkcy, the murderer, who escaped from
the tombs and who was returning here in
charge Of detectives managed to get
away.
General Assembly of Presbyterian
Church.
ST. LOUIS May 2O.-The General AS
sembly of the Presbyterian Church IN the
United States, known generally as the
Southern General Assembly, met TINS
morning in DR.. Ruthford's church. cor
ncr Of Eleventh and Pine streets. The
Assembly represents all the Southern
States and Illinois, Ohio and MiS'onri.
4 large representation was present.
After being called to order DR.. Guarde-
al, moderator of last session delivered
the opening address. Dr.. NJ. d. Hoge, OF
Richmond, Va, WAS then elected modera-
tor and the Assembly adjourned.