Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-08
SUFFOLK.
Isle of Wight Court Refuses Gill;
Iigan a New Trial.
The Prisoner weakcns and Sheds Tears
He Receives the Sentence of tho Court
Quietly Officers and Bloc dhounds After
Jesse Russell Death.
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Suiloik, va, aug. county Judge
George r. Atkinson, of Isle of Wight
county. to-day pronounced the words
which condemns Andrew Carter Gill;
gan to eighteen years confinement in
States prison. He was formally sem
fenced in pursuance of the verdict
rendered by a jury who heard the evil
dence charging him with killing Bever-
iy Turner December II of last year.
Court convened this morning with
colonel Boykin and Mr.. Holland pres
emf en- tor the Commonwealth, and Colonel
Baker and Mr.. Edwards as Gilligan's
counsel. Judge Hinton was not there.
The prisoner says Judge Hinton de-
clined to attend court this tiIs. The
accused used some Language in refer
ence to such refusal that was not COM
plimentary.
OVERRIDING MOTIONS.
sought to have the whole matter post
poned till the September term, and
there was considerable argument on
that motion. which was overruled by
the court.
Then they moved that the court set
aside the verdict and grant a new trial.
Inc motion was submitted without ar
gument, and it, too, was overruled.
=, Giiligan's counsel declared that by
september they expected sufficient
plete the record and pay other ex-
penses. 1t will require considerable
cash.
GILLIGAN SHED TEARS.
Some time after the sentence had
been pronounced Gilligan, whose nerve
and fortitude during the sensational
ordeal had been remarkable for one in
his position, weakened visibly. A few
prlny tears trickled from the eyes and
coursed over his handsome face. They
We're soon dashed aside
There was present to-day very
small crowd Gilligan's sisters were
there to cheer and caress him, as had
been their wont during other days of
trying experiences.
Gilligan was to- might taken back TO
the petersburg Jail, where he has pass
eo most OF the time since his surren-
der.
MOT GUILTY"
Before being sentenced. In replv 70
the usual questions as to whether he
had anything to say why sentence
should not be passed, Gilligan replied
that he was not guilty. He faced the
Judge as the solemn words were said.
1t was not till afterwards that the
tears came
HOPE NOT ALL GONE.
The attorneys for Gilligan have not
yet abandoned all hope of getting a
rehearinS through the dicta of higher
courts. Judge Atkinson announced
that they should have till August 20
to file exceptions.
Colonel Baker expressed a doubt
that the records would be finished by
that time.
AFTER JESSE RUSSELL.
With three bloodhounds and a posse
of citizens as the pursuers. and Jesse
Russell, alleged desperate, as the
quarry, there was hunt to-day in the
Whaleyville neighborhood. Deputy
Sheriff r. E. Norileet and hounds
Lee" Wheeler" and "Tom," all from
the State farm, left town early this
morning. and there were other persons
who were anxious to Join a chase
whose end might mean the permanent
undoing OF Russell and his associates.
Russell, whose latest deeds are said
to be two burglaries. is supposed to
have disappeared into the dense Ellis
surroundings will make his taking diff
ticult and dangerous. When seen last.
few days ago. Russell was accom-
panied by colored man. both heavily
armed.
w. L. BRANCH DEAD.
Whit. L. Branch died this morning
at his home near Indilla, Isle of Wight
county, aged AZ years. He had borne
patiently suffering of nearly two years
duration. The funeral will take place
at O'Clock tomorrow from Shiloh
Methodist Church, to which the de-
ceased belonged. The services will be
tor.
The deceased leaves n wife. who
was formerly Miss Sallie Brittle. and
two children. Nora and Linwood. He
was brother of James o. Branch,
former Treasurer of Isle of Wight, and
of the late Milton n. Branch who died
n year or two ago in Newport News.
DIED IN DELAWARE.
The wires brought word to-day that
Mrs. Maggie II. Lowe had died last
evening in LAUREL, Del. aged As years.
She is survived by a husband, Lewis
S. Lowe, and the following sisters and
brothers. Mrs. Jerman, Mrs. Studey
Lloyd, of Suffolk; West Lloyd. of Nor
folk, and Sam Lloyd. OF Arkansas.
BASEBALL.
The Sycamore TOughs to-day beat
the Chicken Hill Sliders in game of
baseball at Peanut Park, the score be-
ing 10 to Q. Batteries: Keller Jack
son and Norneet; Churn and Bryant.
Umpire. Cross.
The Baltimore Athletics yesterday
won from the Fair Ground Quicksteps
colored, by % TO 6.
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Mr. w. J. Sebrell, Jr.. and family, of
CORTLAND. left tonight for Rocking
ham Springs, where they Will pass the
rest of the summer. They were Joined
in Richmond by Mr.. and Mrs. j. F..
Drewry. of Capr0n.
Mr.. Charles Keller, an enterprising
citizen of Suffolk. has returned from
Atlantic City and Philadelphia. where
he looked after business interests.
Mr.. c. A. Shoop and family left to-
day for Carsonville. Pa.
Miss Tabb. of Portsmouth, is visiting
Suffolk friends.
Misses Daisy and Jessie Nurney left
to-day for a visit to Wilmington, N. c.
Messrs II. l.. Woodward and G. j
Dennis had n good fishing trip down
Nansemond river to-day.