The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-06-09

WAb TtLE fAhEI DRUNK
"Yes," exclaimed thesolicitorgeaeral,
referring to the Wilson's, 'they un-
doubtedly have money" putting cruel
emphasis upon the word money" "but
even il Sir William Gordon. Cumming
would condescend to take it from such
q source shall not ask the jury to fix
the damages beyond q nominal sum"
At another stage OF his address he said
it was not doubted that the evidence
showed that the Wilson family had
agreed to watch Sir Gordon Cumming
the last night, but they knew to admit
this that Tranby Croft would become u
by-worG in tho land, and would be
known as the place where man, who
for twonty-three years had enjoyed an
unsullied reputation, was to be watched
and trapped; and the Wilson's
knew their house would be Stunned
by all honorable people as the place
where reputation is not safe. Another
wholesale smile was enjoyed when he
referred to the difference existing be-
tween the society which Lord Coventry
and General Williams had been accus-
toned to from birth, and the society
the Wilson's had been used to. Allud-
ing to his question during the cross
examination, the solicitor general re-
peated the answer mo, but i did mean
TO say that it was quite possible they
were not in q judicial frame Of mind"
(referring to question as to their in
toxicatiop). "Ihe family" he added,
spent the day on the race course
where the Prince OF Wales horse won,
and returning from the races they sat
down to a long dinner.
THE PRINCE DISTURBED.
When the court adjourned for lunch
con shortly after Sir Edward Clarke had
made the above intimations as to the
state OF sobriety OF the Tranby Croft
party, the Prince OF Wales hurriedly
left his seat, and contrary to his usual
habits of politeness, disregarded the
humble courtesies OF several danes
who were seated in his immediate
vicinity.
The Prince Of Wales, throughout the
present legal proceedings, has demon
strated the fact that he is sticking" to
the Wilson's, and that he will continue
to do So No better evidence of this is
needed than the fact tina; young Arthur
Stanley Wilson has been elected mem
Der OF the Marlborough Club, the
Princes pet club, upon the nomination
OF the heir apparent himself.
ESSENCE OF SARCASM.
After luncheon, Sir Edward Clarke
resumed his address to the jury, saying
that there was nothing in tho accusa-.
tons against the plaintiff that could not
be explained by the system OF play
which Sir William Gordon-C Cumming
adopted.
The Solicitor General then commented
sarcastiCally upon the ornamental posi-
ton occupied by the head OF the Wilson
family, who, counsel said, was not con-
suited throughout tho proceedings, and
who apparently had to give way to his
son-in-lPw, Mr.. Lycett Green, who was
deputed to defend the family honor-a
man OF the mature age OF 81, said the
Solicitor General, cuttingly, referring to
Mr.. Green, "who rode to the hounds
four days in the week" He then cut
right and left at Mr., Green writing to
his mother-in-law OF the alleged cheat
ing; ,,,,,,,
ming's reason for signing the document
about which SO much has been said?"
asked the Solicitor-General, looking
straight into the Primes OF Wales eyes.
at was," he said, after an affective
pause, ito save the Prince of Wales"
a STARTLING STATEMENT.
"Among the mass Of the people," Sir
Edward continued, uttering each word
with startling distinctncss, ut is known
that q club orinn could be prosecuted for
playing bGccarat. But there was the
strange and subtle iHuence OF royalty"
solemnly and dramatically said the
Solicitor General, "and Sir William
Gordon Cummings action in signing
that document was due to the influence
which has n decided history. and which
has made manyaknight do dishonored
deed TO save their king, because they
gave his honor as freely as they would
have given their lives for the interests
of the dynasty, or to conceal the foibles
Of prince" =
A slight ripple Of applause. which was
promptly suppressed, broke out in court
as the eloquent jurist uttered the last
words in most touching and impress
sive manner.
a DRAMATIC SCENE.
"Tho document" continued Sir Ed
ward Clarke, with increasing force, and
amidst the most deadly silence through
out tho court room, "was signed by Sir
WilliGm Gordon Cumming, in order to
save the Prince of.Walcs from scandal.
The motto OF Sir William Gordon Cum
ming's race is without iear.' He came
into tho witness box without fear, con-
fidcnt OF verdict which would wipe
this stain from his noble record Of SER
vice with his gallant regiment OF brave
soldiers
The Solicitor General then said slow
lvto the Jury: at is too late to undo
much of the mischief which has been
DONE" and then, facing the Prince OF
Wales, and looking the latter direct in
the face for about the space OF minute,
he continued, in q voice perfectly
shaken with emotion, "nnd 1t may be
too late to save the reputation OF some
people mentioned in this case, but"
again turning to the jury, "it is not too
late for you TO prevent the completion
Of tho sacrifice Of this gallant officer"
THE SPEECH oHEERED.
Sir Edward Clarke's speech was re-
garded as most eloquent and trying
effort, and as he closed his remarks
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