Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-07-03
GILLIGAN IN COURT.
Counsel for Prisoner Gets a Con-
tinuance Until August.
Sstends OF the Convicted Man Arc subscrib-
ing TO a Fund to Carry Case to Supreme
Court, Ii Necessnry-Two Moro Fires.
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Suffolk, Va, July 2.-Gilligan's new
trial is still in doubt. In pursuance of
an adjournment had last Tuesday
Judge Atkinson convened at Isle of
Wight to-day and again continued the
motions meant to secure a new trial
for Andrew Carter Gilligan. who was
given eighteen years for the killing of
C. Beverly Turner, his sweetheart's
father, last December 81. The contin-
uance was had on motion of the de-
Tense.
,Gilligan was brought into court at
1926 o'clock and took n seat by coun-
sci. He seems to be in good health,
but his complexion is whittier than it
was month ago. The nervous strain
incident to the trial, though seemingly
taken easily. has left it's impression.
The prisoner was apparently i'll good
spirits, and he smiled pleasantly as he
grasped the hands of u few friends.
Gilligan's dark hair has been recent
ly cut, and he was freshly shaven. He
seemed grateful for copies of papers
handed him.
DEFENSE ASKS FOR CoNTINU-
ANCE.
Colonel Baker. for the defense. got
up, and, addressing the court, asked
that an order be entered continuing till
August the motion for arrest of judg-
ment in the case of Commonwealth
against A. ~ Gilligan, and also the
motion for a new trial in the same
cause.
Mr.. Holland suggested that the order
be amended by having inserted the
words ito set aside the verdict OF the
jury and grant him new trial." and
to show the purpose by saying lin or
der to allow time for the preparation
and consideration of any bills of ex-
ceptions."
WILL BE TAKEN TO PETERS
BURG.
The amended order was made n mat
ter of record.
A separate order permitting the pris-
oner to be taken to the jail in Peters
burg was granted.
The notes of the Stenographers have
not all been transcribed yet.
Sheriff Edwards said he and Deputy
johnson would take Gilligan to Peters,
burg late tonight or early Tomorrow
morning.
The~aayyers present to-day were
Judge hinton, Colonel Baker and Mr..
Edwards for the defense, and MIR. Hol-
land for the prosecution. Colonel Boy
kin was not we'll enough to come. He
made preparations to attend court. but
soon learned he was not strong
enough.
ALLEGED NEW EVIDENCE.
IT was told on the grounds, not Off
cially, but by reliable persons, that
there had been additional evidence dis
covered by the Commonwealth. 1t Is
said there is one witness in addition to
w. p. Wilson. who testified at the last
trial. that will tell of threats alleged
to have been made by Gilligan. and
heard to say that Gilligan stated Miss
Turner was not in the lot when the
shooting was done.
The names of the men claimed to
know about new matter We're not
learned. Another informant told me
volunteered at the last trial but for the
fact that the witnesses did not care
enough about it to lose the time
In case there be new trial the de-
Tense VIII have some new evidence.
Two OF three witnesses at the last
trial were absent because of illness or
for other reasons.
MONEY FOR GILLIGAN.
Judge Hinton says a number of per-
sons have volunteered to contribute
funds to get Gilligan a new trial The
collection OF the cash when 1t shall
be needed may require more time than
Is anticipated. According to Judge
itHItoil a. urge percentage OF persons
in Richmond Manchester and Peters
burg are Gilllgan's sympathizers.
1T Will take something like $500 to
get the records in shape. The steno-
Erapher will get $40 Il day for the time
spent in court. Half OF this amount
has been paid by Mrs. Turner. The
work of transcribing the notes will be
Still more expensive. The attorneys
fees and other items will require a
considerable sum
Judge Atkinson said to-day the
chairman of the county supervisors
had promised to have his salary IN
creased If the Gilligan trial lasts much
longer. Judge Atkinson only gets $500
year now.
VISITED BY MINISTER'S.
Gilligan was visited in Jail this morn
Ing by Rev. M. T.. Broaddus. u. D.. TO
whom Gilligan affirmed that he had
told true story on the witness stand.
When advised to read good books and
make a man of himself Gilligan prom
ised to do his best.
Rev. j. w. johnson was among the
prisoners visitors yesterday.
SISTER AND BROTHER MEET.
About 8 o'clock this afternoon Gill
gan was led from his cell into the
courtroom. There he was Joined by
Col. Baker, an attorney, and Miss
Giligan. n sister. and the trio retired
to an upper room for consultation.
Miss GilliGan looks about 20. and is a
rosy checked brunette of pretty fea-
lures and form.
Miss Lille embraced her brother
tenderly when they parted. Nick held