The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-26

were examined. One Of these was Mr. d. W.
Burton, who testified that he had known
Robert Gillian for many years while he re-
sided in Amelia county. He was very quar-
relsome. and would 90 further TO get into n
difficulty than ne would to get out of one.
Witness had heard that Gillian was man
who would cut and shoot.
Paul Young the prisoner. on being sworn
deuosed. II intended to shoot Gillian. but
not AT the time ! did" The pistol went of
before | had intended it. Gillian was. |
thought about to draw razor on me. and /
intended To shoot him to protect myself. The
pistol went of before 1 levelled IT. Gil
liam was a large man. suppose ne
would weigh between 40 and $50 pounds
He was advancing toward me with his right
hand in his hip pocket. The pistol didn't
helonr TO me. am not in the habit of carry
pistol Two or three nights before dog
bit me. and had the pistol to shoot the dog
if he attempted it again The pistol belongs
TO my brother.
This afternoon nj o'clock the Jury. was
taken 10 the scene of the shooting. which j.
ON Short Market street near its intersection
with Low street. The jury were then taken
back 10 the court room. and at O'Clock re-
cess was taken until 4.30 o'clock for dinner.
When the court convened after the dinner
recess several witnesses were examined ~
prove the good character Of Mr.. Young. In
tins case the lOfntilNnNthllu nAl SHpNu Ailil
at the time of the killing one DIR. Nann, col
ored. was present for short time on the
scene engaged in a scufile and loud words
with said Gillian DR.. Nann was witness
before the cOroner's Jury. but at this term of
the court was summoned for the defense
The counsel for the defense being
satisfied that his testimony would not
he upon the trial as it had been
before the coroner. declined 10 call him. but
stated in open court that said witness was now
in court and had been introduced 10 them by
the Commonwealth he being upon the scene
when the killing was done, and As such most
important witness. The defense therefore
demanded that this witness should be called
bv the Commonwealth. To which the
Commonwealth attorney objected This
being new question n far a an adJudlca-
ton bv the Supreme Court was concerned,
Judge Bernard adjourned his court until 70
morrow morning at 10 o'clock 10 decide
whether or not he would compel the Com
monwealth's attorney 10 put said witness
upon the stand.
TWO PRETTY WEDDINGS.
pretty wedding took place this afternoon
at the residence of the brides parents on
High street The contracting parties were
Mr. David Wake. Of Baltimore, and Miss
Pocahontas Boiling Strachan. The maids
Of honor and grOOmslnen were Mr.. Imbault,
Of Norfolk. who acted a best man with
Miss Page Reid Miss Kate Strachan, sister
of the bride. with Mr.. Richmond Maury. of
Richmond. Rev. O. J. Gibson officiated. The
bride is one of Petersburgs most charm
ing and accomplished young ladies and
daughter Of DR.. J. b. Strachan. a well known
physician of this place The groom Is "A well
known citizen Of Baltimore The bridal pres
ents were numerous and elegant. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wake left tonight for Baltimore
Tonight. at the residence of Mrs. A. d.
Thompson in this city. Mr. John 5. VAIN
wright. of Chesterfield county. and Miss Mag
gle McKissick. of this city were married. Rev.
J. W. Rosebro ofiiciated.