Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-08-25
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Richmond, Va. Aug. 24-Andrew
carter Giilisan, of Isle OF Wight coun-
~ who shot down C. Beverly Turner,
the father of his sweetheart, Miss
Serena lsabe! Turner, was brought to
the penitentiary last night to serve
eighteen years for his offence.
GiiliSan is u hearth broken man and
the greatest change is noticeable in
MS appearance. During his trial he
wore striped shirts, smoked cigarettes
ana put on the most monchalent air.
he viii be put to work In the shoe
shor, an examination by surgeon to-
day having demonstrated that he is
IN superb physical condition. 1t is
understood that the Governor will be
appealed 10 to pardon him before long.
EX-GOVERNOR o'FERRALL.
1t is stated that former Governor
Charles Il. o'Ferrall. now u practicing
lawyer of Chesterfield county, with
| offices in this city. will be sent to the
constitutional Convention by the peo-
pie OF his district. In 1896 Colonel
oFerrail. who was then Governor, re-
fused TO support w. j. Bryan and was
roundly abused by the Democrats for
the stand which he took
Colonel O'Ferrall is taking no part in
politics now, but he u.s. it is said true
TO the convictions which he expressed
itSSiS icuL years uSO.
GEO. d. THAXTON DEAD.
George ID. ThaNton. long one OF Rich
mond's Wholesale merchants, died here
inns morning, In the GSth year of his
age He was for nearly forty years
engaged in the wholesale notion trade.
but of late years had been unable to
take an active part in business.
CRITICALLY ILL
! Private advices received here from
/ - no off
! William IL. Wilson, formerly POST
master General, but now president OF
washington and Lee, University. is
trouble. and his friends fear the worst. !
JUDGE RIELY'S SUCCESSOR. &
While no news has been received aH
10 whether Hon. Archer a. Phlegsr
VIII accept the position on the Sn
preme Bench rendered him by The
Governor, yet it is generally believed
that he will do So 1t is almost Ger
tain. however. that the legisla1nre.
which meets here in january will
turn him out in favor of Judge, VIII
! liam Hodges Mannn. of Nottaway.
VINO is an able and popular lawyer.
REPUBLICANS TO MEET.
the state Republican Executive
committee viii meet in this city next
Monday. August 9th. and an interest
ing session is expected.
The whole situation in Virginia will
be reviewed, and the districts picked
out where the main fight will be made.
1t is said that little or nothing viii
he done so Tar as the Presidential
campaign is concerned. but the hope is
entertained that several districts will
be carried by the Republicans. and ali
eifbrts will be concentrated upon those
points
IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Mr.. james w. Cannon has received
within the last few days letter from
his son. MIR. John ]. Cannon, who is
with the Twenty eight Infantry, U. S.
", in the Philippine Islands.
Young Cannon has been in the far
East over year and has participated
in some five or six fights. but has es.
caped without a scratch. He has en-
! joyed remarkably good health, not hav-
ing been sick a single day since he
| left home.
! He says the soldiers are. given q
| plenty 10 eat, and are we'll treated. He
writes that beer sells for sixty cents
| a bottle. and the boys can afford to
| invest in it only on pay-days, when
most of them buy bottle.
Mr. Cannon thinks 1t likely he will
he home next fall. as it is understood
new troops win be sent to relieve thoss
now in the islands.