The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1877-03-07
ROTH CHILD I'm COURT.
The ExtraditiOn Proceedings be.
fore Judge Avery.

A few minutes past the time set fol
the hearing Of the CT i'll the requisition
for The body of Abe Rothschild, by the
authorities OF Texas, tor the alleged
murder of Bessie Moore, which was
heard before Judge Avery yesterday al.
ternoon, the prisoner, Rothschild, made
his appearance in the Courtroom ac.
companied BY Officer Chumley, who has
been his guard ever since his arrest.
Rothschild looks well, though pale. A
white handkerchief was tied round his
head to conceal The wound made by his
attempt at self-slaughter.
Major Blackburu-We desire, after
hearing the af1i Iayit on the part OF the
State OF Texas, TO make motion to ex-
clude further testimony, quash the in-
dictment, and an application for the dis.
charge OF the prisoner at the bar.
The Court--Let me see that affidavit.
DR.. Dayis-Your Honor, my patient is
very weak; eau he not go to his quarters
in the Jail? His pulse is very weak.
Tue Lourt-Certainly.
After the prisoner had been removed
Major Blackburn stated his case as fol-
lows:
The principal grounds for objection
are:
l. The affidavit on which the Governor
of Texas bases the requisition is not
sufficient in law.
2. That the requisition on the Cover
nor Of Ohio was void by reason of in
formality.
8. The requisition for the arrest and
return of the prisoner was absolutely
void. The authority delegated to the
agent is void and without authority at
law. The objections to tne attilavit will
nave to be presented as we go along.
The Court-What testimony do you
propose to offer, Mr.. Baker?
Prosecutor Baker-Simp.y that the
prisoner is the same man mentioned in
the affidavit. l will call John NJ. Vines.
Mr.. Vines took the stand and testified
as follows: L live i'll Jefferson, Mari
ON County, Texas; an mer-
chant; was formerly Sheriff of the coun.
ty: | am the man named IN the affidavit;
am the one authorized to receive the
body Of Abe Rothschild; have seen the
defendant; he is the same person 1 saw
in Jefferson, Texas; he had an alias; !
recognize him TO be the same man alias
A. Moore; he is the man who is charged
in the affidavit with murder in jefferson.
Texas.
Cross Examination-I did not make
the application personally; did not re-
ceive it personally; received it in Gin
cinnati.J l don't know the handwriting
of these gentlemen who sign this paper;
l feel certain that it was sent to me from
Gov. Hubbard, OF my State. l was in
Texas when the application was made
lor the issuing OF tue writ ofrequisition.
This was made by Mr.. Bickford; Mr.. B.
resides in my city; l was not present
when he made it; l am satisfied that this
paper you hand me is copy of the
same; saw copy of it before it was
with Mr.. Gutheridgo to the Governor of
OHIO to get the requisition.
Maj. B.-My object, your Honor, in
this examination is to show that it was
not issued by the proper authority-not
by the Governor himself.
Questions were asked by Major B. go.
ing to show that the witness did not see
Gov. Hayes while in Columbus, and that
the writ was issued by clerk. Obj4c.
tions were made and sustained, to which
exceptions were reserved.
The Court-rhe matter is of no mo.
ment how the warrant came into the
hands OF the Governor. 1t is authenti-
Gated by the great seul Of the State of
Texas, and tuat is sufficient.
Cross-examination continued-I never
register at the hotel; have seen the sig.
nature which was said to be his: can't
say that he ever registered at Jefferson:
have been living in Jefferson twtnty-six
years; saw r RJGhschild in jefferson be-
tween the 1871 and 20th; he stopped at
the Brooks House.
Examined by Mr.. Baker-Went to in.
spect the register with the Chief of Pc.
lice and other citizens; met RothschiId
in town; he was in company with a very
attractive young woman, who
had on some very fashy
jewelry; saw The woman
after she was killed; saw her eight or
ten days before the finding of her body
with the accused; saw them together
several times; they often promenaded
the streets; did not know the names of
the parties at that time; the man went
by the name of A. Monroe; we had a
to find out who the man wask
be acted somewhat curious; this was
before the woman was found dead:
never saw them at the hotel; know
nothing about their registering at all.
Detective Wappenstein examined--I
saw the defendant here; he is the man 1
and Captain johnson arrested a lew
weeks ago; it's Abe ROthschild; l Wis.,
ted him In company with Dr.. Turner, of
Eexas; DIR. Davis was there at the time:
Dr.. Davis held Abe up and showed DIR.
Turner the wound; Abe was conscious;
DR.. Turner SAID nothing to The accused.
Mr.. Vines, recalled-We knew the
woman as A. Monr0e's wife; but little
had set in when l saw
ler dead body; l readily recognized
Ter; her forehead and eyes were some.
what discoiored.
Toe evidence here closed, and Major
Blackburn then addressed the Court in
support OF ms motion to qlash the pro-
,eding and discharge the prisoner on
he grounds heretofore stated.
Mr.. Baker replied, and Majpr Black
'urn then closed the argument.
The Court adionrnad ut Il g. .rtar to
Jclock,