The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-31
Increased Public Interest in the
Proposed Contest.
STORY OF THE NINE TURNER'S.
What They Intend To Do and How
It Is To Be Done


naturally attracts attention.
Public opinion In regard to tho Issue to be made by
tho Turneys IS divided. There many who ridicule
the complanans and do not hesitate to state their
belief that f the Turncys rash enough appeal
tho law they will be laughed out OF court There are
others however, who have too much confidence in the
shrewdncss, Judgment and tact Of the attorneys
engaged by the family to imagine that they would
pledge their adherence to that was hopeless or
that tlcy would, simply for tho sake OF what money
they could make, undertake a they knew had
foundation, and which, If dismissed by the Court us
grounclcss, would only damage their professional
regulations but also impcrl their good names There
others who while they express opinion what.
ever are eagerly awaiting the developments OF the
future.
RErIcEScE THE CLAIMANTS
The nearer the day approaches when the papers
to DO filed the rcticcnt become the parties d.
rccty Interested III tho SUIT II is almost impossible
to approach any ono Of the Turncys. They seem
to have promised each other to maintain utter silence
and they take tho most extraordinary measures to
avoid interview. Their lawyers silent
themselves. they positively refuse to mako
anything public and give for excuse that
II they speak they Will impcr the cause OF their
clients. Sllll from The manner in which tho Turncys
have proceeded IN their case 1t Is evident that they
hopeful aud owing 10 the COOL cautious and deliberate
m,thods used by tho attorneys there is every
to believe that they determined. The former are
moving unit to establish their claims, and the
latter holding consultations almost every day. the
results OF which are kept entirely secret
tits an old saying that thc deeper the mystery the
more varied and endless the speculation" and hence
all OF ideas advanced concerning tho ultimate
termination OF tho suit in question. II would
be tedious to the reader to give herein the va
rim iacfu of ha Alsun-
one entertalns a different opinion, yet all agree
that If the Turncys succeed in convincing the Court
that they have sufficient grounds for procedure the
will be ono OF tho most remarkable that the world
has ever SEEN The Turnoys have plenty OF money to
back their cause and every one knows the wealth Of
Mrs. Stewart and Judge Hilton Should positive
legal light should have pendent the famous
Tichbornc cnsc In which the whole world took such
keen interest In the issue would DO involved tho re-
of independent and wealthy families and
the entire fortune OF man worth $780, ooo,o Oo
THINGS FAcrsY
Knowing full well that It was the distinct under
standing between tho Turneys aud their lawyers that
no word should be uttered by tho that would give
the general public idea Of the Of the other,
tho writer nevertheless approached Mr.. George W.
Turncy OF No II Chatham street, and hold long and
interesting interview with him. Tho gentleman is one
OF the most energetic and active participants in the
struggle George W. Turncy Is genial old gentleman,
of solid, compact Inquire, with jolly, oval face.
"Mr. rurney, have called 70 SOC you in order 10
ascertain whether you propose to continue the
which you began weeks against the last will and
testament nj Mr.. A. T. STEWART"
sYou have no doubt read the reports recently pub.
lishcd Of tho interviews held with Judge Hilton and
have contend Arc you still willing to takc the
chances OF the inal issues"
II am, and, far as my knowledge goes SO arc all
IA P0xf nj N
Upon what grounds do you propose to proceedG"
'That Is secret We have engaged number Of
with whom have inlrusled reasons Tor
testing the will Wc were particular 10 employ only
those whom we knew would not deceive u.s. and whom
we were confident would our case hand un-
less they recognized the justice vi our claims"
Then the rumor Is false that you have Withdrawn
"FaIsc in every respect On the contrary, with new
evidence comins to Us every day, We more
fident of victory than we ever were"
now THE TURNER'S STEWARDS ARE RELATED
You Turneys pretend to DO blood relations Of the
Stewards, do you not 7"
1--WE do not PRETEND for have positive proof that
VIC are"
sI'm glad you asked me that question: for every
porter who has been 10 SEQ mo previously has mis-
printed my statements aud placed before the public
IN lalsc light have been held accountable Tor their
Mistakes and order that you may fall tho
error take out your note book and carefully jot
..My grandfather aud Mr. Stewards grandfather were
brothers The name OF my grandfather was George
Turney. and the name Of Mr.. stewards grandfather
was John Turncy. Ny grandfather cmIgratcd years
ago from the old country and died America. Mr..
Stcwarts grandfather died In Ireland Both my graAd-
father and his, being brothers, enjoyed the in
innate relations, ana at ono lmo resided in Iantram
county, Ireland You will SEQ from this that am by
blood third cousin OF Mr.. stewart"
do you remember much about your grandfatherf"
sBut very little"
..Do you remember whether Mr.. A. I. Stewart ever
called upon your father while ho was alve.'
'.Evcr called Why he came to this very place. and
was right here IN this store manv times. remember
IL perfectly WE'LL never took much notice OF at the
time, because tho relationship acknowledged by
both parties and might call upon the other and
exchange without any being taken
oil IL than there would he should you call upon any Of
your relatives. My father was man OF means. and
was independent Of Mr.. Stewart as Mr. stewart
OF him."
'scan you tell how you came TO institute your
suit IN the nrst placeyv
.swcll haven't communicated this before, but
don't think there would be any harm in do NJ II
III tclI you how tho whole thing commcnccd rho
friends aud associates Mr. stewart have done all in
their power to convince the people that he had
blood relatives. These statements circulated
before hts death, and Tor long time the Tur-
published card In morning newspaper In winch |
tried explain the rcla onshlp which existed between
Mr. stewart and tho TurneyA mistake made
the pubicalion OF my letter, ana mado to state
that Sir. Stewart had sister, an idea which never
intended 70 convey, because knew that Mr. stewart
whcrcupon ninc OF tho Turneys who know that my
statements were true, volunteered 10 prove them be-
.'But arc you not aware that tho ground OF simple
relationship worthless you IN your EFFORT TO
Z test tho WILL inasmuch man making bis will
can ignore his relations altogether"
NOW, look here; do you suppose that We have
the great trouble and expense oil this affair
without carefully considering grounds tor action,
do you suppose that could secure the services Of
such lawyers we have engaged unless we mad some
other plea than that OF simple relationship won't
tell you what our plea Is II our attorneys choose 10
do go, well and good cannot"
'5u, even The ground Of relationship Judge Hilton
denies"
Judge Hilton denies then wha, we can and viii
most concInsivciy provo. Mrs stewart knows very
we'll that related TO her husband by blood, and
she knows equally well that the Bailey family are
lated to hor also We have positive proof that she has
recognized tho relationship moro than once"
DELAY IN FILING PAYERS.
sswhcn win your attorneys nc their papcrsf
al WINS gwen 20 understand that they wore TO DO lcd
last Saturday. have received no notice why they
were not filed at that time. have implicit confidence,
however In lawyers, and u Is only caution upon
their part that causes tho delay nn sure however,
that the delay viii not be long continued We all
ready action. We confident OF succcss'
In conversation with party Interested IN the suit
IN tleman does wish his be made