Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-07

tire jury had been empanclcd when
court adjourned at o'clock this after
noon till 10 O'clock tomorrow morn
Ing. One feature of the case to-day
was the great number of exceptions
noted by the defense. Every time they
had n motion overruled an attorney
would note exceptions.
HAD ERYSTPELAS.
Ono of the talismen who was being
questioned this morning. Mr.. Dunston
said ho had erysipelas He had been
examined by a doctor, and he did not
care to so into the trial as q Juror
with Il prospect of illness. Colonel
Boylcin brought out the facts and
moved to have DR.. Ward make an ex-
animation. Judge Hinton insisted ON
the acceptance of the juror, opposed q
motion for his examination and except
ed when overrulcd.
CROWDS ARRIVED LATE.
The crowds were little late in ar
irving. At 10 o'clock, the hour named
to begin business, there were only O
lew persons sitting about under tho
trees, and their heads were frequently
turned down the road over which Miss
Turner was to come.
There was much speculation as to the
probability of the trial going on. Sew
eral bets of cigars were made even that
the case would be gone into. When MIS-.
susie BItten. the prisoners sister and
the witness on whose account IL con-
tinuance was had yesterday, arrived
from Smithheld. the trial stock went
up. When n doctor said Tom Howle.
another witness, was better it was gem
orally thought that no further post
porement would be had
While waiting for the proceedings TO
begin the venerable Judge Atkinson
stood by the clerks Office and puffel
cigar rs he chatted with friends. and
related "reminiscences OF his ripe Judi
cial experience.
FLOWING COURTWARD.
Shortly before II the spectators flow
ed towards the little court room.
= Sheriff Edwards said his proclamation
at 1880. and five minutes later An
drew Carter Giligan the man whose
fate Is at stake, was led into the room
lie recognized several friends with a
smile, and took his accustomed scat.
Giiiigan said he had rested well last
elighf. Ms breakfast consisted of young
shoat. liver, biscuit waffle; and COT
fee. Gillsan paced back ana forth in
his cell. He told friend II was rather
warm inside, though the grove was very
pleasant outside.
a SHORT DELAY.
There was n delay in the proceedings
while witnesses were being called. Some
OF them were late. and had not arriv-
cd at 1l:l5. The lawyers consulted
about absent witnesses some of whose
names were answered to by friends who
knew they were nearby.
dr. Edwards said Miss Edna BaCwell
was not here and would not come.-till
tomorrow.
Colonel Boykln understood that the
lady stayed Mt home by agreement with
Judge Hinton.
Judge Hinton said 1t was n mistake.
Mr. Edwards said she spoke about 1t.
nut he did not tell her positively
DIR. Turner was called. He said Miss
Bagwell told him Judge Hinton said II
day
Judge Hinton said he didn't recollect
having said ii.
At 1l:20 Colonel Boykin said the Com
monwealth was ready. and Mr.. Ed
wards said his side was ready.
DEMURRER OvERRULED.
Colonel Baker demurrcd to the indict-
meat. The demurrer was over-ruled
and exceptions were noted.
The talesmcn were called and Colo
mel Baker moved to Quash the venIre.
The motion was overruled and were ex
ceptions were again noted
Clerk N. f. Young read the 1ndict
unent while Gillgan stood uD Gill;
gan watched the clerks face. The in
dictment charged that G. r. Turner was
killed Wy a load of gun shot in the right
side of the neck, and that Gilllcan hod
fired the gun feloniousy. wlfully and
with malice aforethouGht.
mot GUILTY"
Gilligan very distinctly entered a plea
Of not guilty.
The Jurors were called one at n time.
Colonel Boyltin examining them for the
State.
Judge Hinton remarked in connection
with rumors and reports that no paper
had printed the truth about the case.
a venire Of sixteen talcsmcn was
called and entered the box The worl,
of getting competent jurors progressed
VIII.
THE VICTIMS FRIEND.
w. J. Stage was rejected. lie was q
particular friend of the deceased
M. w. Dnrden said he was young and
had been impressed 10y what he heard.
and read. He was afraid he might not
be ablo to do justice. lie was not ac-
cepted.
]. IT. Dunston had crysipelas and was
afraid to be put on the Jury The pros-
ecutton wanted him examined G,y DR.
Ward. Judge Hinton objected and
again noted exceptions when over
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