Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-05
Trial of GiIIigan Will Begin This
Morning.
Some Interesting Data in Connection with
This Celebrated Case Released from
Jail-Young Lady Dead Suffolk Girl to
Graduate.
Especial to the virglnIan- Pnot.)

IN recent years, VIII ne called lor the
fourth time at Isle of Wight court house
tomorrow morning. Sheriff Robert A.
Edwards and Deputy ]. A. Johnson left
Tonight for Petersburg to bring down
the prisoner.
Three lawyers in the case were asked
Today concerning the probability of the
trial going on. None of them stated any
obstacle which would be likely to cause
another postponement Colonel Boy
Rin. attorney for the State. was not
present. He was a little unwell. and
HYas at home in Srnithfield.
AN UNVERIFIED RUMOR.
It was reported on the court green
that Gilligan was sick with fever. l
asked one OF his lawyers about it. He
stated that the defendant was very we'll
Saturday night, and if now i'll lie knew
nothing of II.
Itwas said that another lawyer would
appear for the defense this time. and
that he would come from Newport
News or Hampton. Those who have
previously taken part are Colonel r.. e.
Boykin and Mr.. w. S. Holland and MIR.
S. III. Edwards for the defense.
SELF DENoNSD CLAIMED.
The plea TO be made for Gillgan
IS self-dcfense 1t Is thought by Gill
gan's lawyers that the letters written
by Miss Turner viii strengthen the con-
tentlon.
Dr. w. d. Turner who appeared at
the last call OF the case as Miss Tur-
ner's cousin and champion, said he
wanted n full investigation. He had
confidence in his fair relatives inno-
cence and wished thrown about the
tragedy the search light of legal in
Quiry.
TIID KILLING.
The main points of the killing are re-
Enembered by Virginian- Pilot readers.
G. Beverly Turner was shot near his
home at Fergussons wharf December
27th of last year. A charge of gun shot
had entered his neck. leaving an ugly
gaping wound. Andrew Carter GILL;
gan, the prisoner, left the community,
and some time later surrendered in Sur
Ty county.
TURNED OUT OF PRISON.
After suffering nearly three days I'm
prisonment in Nansemond county Jail,
George Whitley and Sarah Bradley.
morning. were this afternoon given
freedom. That was in default OF word
from North Carolina authorities, who
were notified OF the taking. and who
{ telegrap hed back to have the couple
held.
They may be arrested again. but Ser
gcant Ames says he shall not do 1t.
He does not know why the pair was not
sent FOR.
The sixteen-year-old young woman
,iwas interviewed Sunday afternoon in
Jail. She sat near the middle OF q large
airy cell, the best in the prison. She
wore a sad, far-away expression and
looked like hope had left her. Sarah
claimed her father and brother treated
her cruelty, and that her mother had
helped her and Whitley get away while
her father slept. She expected Whit
ley to get her situation in Suffolk,
and says they meant to get married
when he had secured a divorce from his
wife, who had left him. Sarah's father
. and Whitley we're not on good terms.
After stealing away from home the
couple had walked across country seven
miles to Neal Station. where they ar
rived about l o'clock. They boarded
northbound train some hours later.
YOUNG LADY's DEATH.
Miss Carrie Ethelwyn Skiles, died at
$50 O'Clock this morning, aged 90 years.
She had been In failing health several
weeks. The funeral Will take place at
IL o'clock Wednesday, morning from st.
Paul's +. l.. Church. the rector, Rev.
Joseph Il. Dunn. officiating. The Inter
ment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery,
these being pall-bearers:
z Active-J. Il. West, George l.. Barton,
c. ii. Causey Jr., L. d. Hargrave, w.
C. Morton. L. a. Holiday. z. I. Co
noon. J. p. Whedbee.
Honorary-H. w. Campbell, II. w.
Smith. l.. p. Harper. James c. Bell.
r. l.. Brewer Jr, II. r. Prentis. l.. S.
Baker L. B. Britt. NJ H. Urquhart, w.
II. Jones. Jr
The deceased was one of the most ac-
complished young women In Suffolk.
She was an excellent lady, well liked,
and the oldest daughter OF Dr. Frank
Skiles. She was formerly OF Brooklyn.
N. Y.
ALLEGES NON REINFORCEMENT
Rev. John Stanly Thomas, pastor OF
the Presbyterian church, on Sunday
incorporated in his sermon some liuuor
talk. He claimed that the recent ordi-
nances were not being enforced, and
said in part:
LAS men Of dignity and truth and
cols enlightened conscience let
us demand the enforcement of the law
the civil authority has made.
Let us quit being towards and en-
force the ordinances we have or abol-
ish them.
"Ask the police force il ell the bar
rooms complied with the law which
went into effect recently"
PRESENT TO GIRL GRADUATES.
Miss Bessie. aged 20 years. the only
daughter of DIR. w. w. Staley, pastor
of the Suffolk Christian church. Will
graduate this session at the University
of North Carolina with e. A. degree
She is among the first young women
who have taken this degree at the Uni
versity. Miss Staley was awarded the
a. Is. degree two years ago at I1lon Col
lese.
DR.. S!alays present to his daughter on