Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-06-10

1g out the facts, and only the facts,
! to procure the verdict thereon.
The Jury were debarred by their solemn
oathS from dealing with things beneath
the surface, II such things existed.
They must confine themselves to the
evidence as brought out by examination
aud cross-examination This evidence
was in this case very full, and furnished
ample light whereby the jury could be
guided TO correct conclusion, regard
less of other considerations.
During another portion OF the sum-
ming uD LORD Coleridge said that the
Prince Of Wales presence at Tranby
Croft was sufficient to explain Mr..
Lycett Green's objection to creating a
disturbance, in the baccarat room or
elsewhere. by calling attention to the
actions which he objected to on the
part of Sir William Gordon Cumming.
Lord Coleridge called the attention of
the jury to one particular observation
which was made on behalf of the plain
tiff during the course of the trial. 1t
was to the effect that there was more
in the case than appeared on the sur
face" Against this, the Lord Chief
Justice remarked: Il most emphatically
protest, The jury has nothing to do
with things that are not on the surface.
You have 10 contine yourself TO the
single issue and what you have heard
and what has been proved during the
trial"
Lord Colerdge also described at
length the high position and brave ca
reer of Sir William Gordon Cumming,
saving that the latter went to Tranby
Croft as an honored guest, or, ''if |
might be permitted to say so, as a sort
of prize guest Of whom any hostess
might be proud.
Referring to the Prince of Wales con-
nection with the case, Lord Coleridge
said: people may say what they like,
but they are all very much pleased to
have such guests as the Prince of Wales,
Lord Coventry, and Lord this and Lord
that, in their house." Laughter.
Then, as to the position of the Prince
of Wales and as to the desire for secresy
manifested by the party at Tranby Croft,
was il not natural that with such
monarchicial institutions as ours such
wish should have existed, it must be
remembered that such incidents were
brought before hard-judging world,
not before the royal and subservient
world of the TudorS, but before a world
whose sense and Judgment had to be
consulted. Surely it was not TO be said
against man that under these circum-
stances was anxious to keep the scandal
quiet. While admitting the improba-
biity of a man of Sir William Gordon
Cummings position and wealth, lower
ing himself TO cheat, and to cheat his
friend, the Prince of Wales, too, Lord
Coleridge made strong point against
the plaintiff, in calling the jury'S atten-
tion to his failure to face his accuSerS.
Lord Coleridge then said. "We have
now come to a very important point in
my mind | have carefully searched
for but have been unable TO find any
contradiction of the statement that Sir
William Gordon Cumming was informed
of Mr.. Lycett Green's desire to be con-
fronted with him. If l am wrong"
added the Lord Chief Justice, turning
TO Sir Edward Clarke, Il desire to be
corrected"
Sir Edward Clarke at once rose to his
feet aud said that there was no evil
dence that Sir William Gordon Cum
ming had been informed of Mr.. Lycett
Green's desire to be confronted with,
the plaintiff.
Thereupon Sir Charles Russell, for
the defendant, promptly arose and read
from General Williams testimony that
the latter had said in court that he had
informed Sir William Gordon Cumming
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fronted with him.
Lord Coleridge, when both Sir Charles
Russell and Sir Edward Clarke had said
all they wished to say on the above
point, dwelt at length upon it, his re-
marks not being in favor of the plain
tiff
The audience, especially the fashion
ably dressed ladies in the galleries, paid
but little attention to the summing up
and charge OF the Lord Chief Justice.
When the case was finally given to
the jury everybody seemed relieved.
Shortly after the jury had retired
they sent word to the Court that they
had agreed upon verdict. The hum
of conversation at once subsidized, and
there was extreme quiet and suspense as
the Jurors returned TO their seats and
answered the customary questions.
When the verdict. Not Guilty" was
announced, every tongue seemed to
loosen and confusing reigned in the
court room. The verdict was received
with slight kissing in the court upon
the part of those who were in sympathy
with the plaintiff. The marks OF diSap-
probation, however, were promptly sup
pressed.
The defendants presen, were warmly
congratulated by numerous friends, and
seemed Supremely happy, and as the
Court room began to be vacated by its
deeply interested chatting audience,
the curtain may be said To have been
lowered over ihe Tranby Croft drama.
From the time the jury retired to de-
liberate upon their verdict, until the
moment they returned to Court, only 10
minutes elapsed, showing apparently
that they were of one opinion as 10 the
merits of the case. The verdict was in
accordance with the general expecta-
tion. Betting during the morning was
strongly in favor OF such result.