Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-12-02
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Hschmond, Va, Dec. 1.-After serving
q number of months in the penitcntiary
" Is likely that Andrew Carter Gilligan
who shot and killed Mr.. C. Beverly
Turner, OF Isle OF Wight county. will Sc
!. cure new trial.
Soon after Gilligan's conviction Nfcssrs
Coalton Wise, of this city. took his
case up, and have been steadily working
upon IT ever since. To-day the Supreme
ton. entered an order allowing counsel
20 appear and argue n motion for u new
The argument will be heard some time
next month. Messrs Coalition & Wise Will
appear for the prisoner and Attorney
General A. j. Montag!e for the common
wealth.
GILLIGAN AT WORK.
Gi!ligan has been at work in the peni-
Tertiary shoe shop ever since his incar-
cerat ton. lie is said to have been behav-
ing himself excellently, although always
IN n; q melancholy frame of mind
mere We're many who thought he
Of self-defense, and It is said that con-
siderable sum Of money. has been raised
10 aid him In his fight for another trial.
WALKER WON'T CONTEST.
THE backbone of Republican hope
was broken when Gen. Walker announc-
ed that he. would not contest Judge
prominent Democratic leader who was
In the city yesterday.
~ Ouiy TWO oil the latG RcDuDlcan nOmt-
nees for congress-Niessrs. Wise, in the
second. and Hubbard, in the tenth-had
any idea of making a contest. and it is
not thought now that either Of them Will
press the matter very vigorously
In the second district Maynards ma
jority is over 9oOo, against which II con
the cost OF taking dispositions and con-
Quoting contest with the uncertainty Of
doubtful whether Col. Hubbard will prose
cute his Intentions with, much viGor; so
tcongressmen-elect Will remain undisturb-
ed. Congress only allows the contestant
fSo for ps and o IT is estma5ed
that much, and with the chances largely
in favor of the contestee. 1t would look
like reckless expenditure, of money,
which few men would be willing to make
unless the favorable action of the com
be anticipated
REPUBLICAN TACTICS
1T is being whispered In political cir
cles that the Republicans are preparing
to put up candidates for the constitu-
they have the slightest chance to win
and that some OF their strongest lead
Walker is prominently mentioned n
candidate in Wythe. and it is said that
sh Is fore he pee par t. dh he so
west. They will look out for democratic
'disaffection everywhere, and will offer to
combine with any eiemsnt opposed to the
democratic nominees. The democrats are
going to fight for every delegate to the
convention, and the struggle promises to
be an interesting one.
WILL LOCK HORNS.
Senator's Flood and McIlwainc will
probably lock horns in the democratic
seson % to III 10 aa
up outside matters after the convention
proposition is. disposed of. or whether the
3 The former will lead the fight for "let-
ting down the bars while the latter viii
the Legislature was called for a specific
purpose, and having disposed of that
should adjourn Immediately. Both sides
Will have strong backing, but ii is safe
to say that the advocates OF general leg
islation are in the majority and will win
: out.
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
A gentleman who is taking an active
interest in the constitutional convention
for Virginia. said to-day that should the
iegisl,a ture adopt ,, plan pr9yidng for Jog
size of former constitutional bodies in the
state. He pointed out that the conven-
four for each senatorial district. and that
those held later had contained about Joe
donbt that Se Coming g aF'S @
have 100 members, large majority OF
the legislature appearing TO be in favor
of that number.
THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO.
There is no authority for the publica-
5tlon," said president George w Stevens,
when asked REGARDING the report THAI
personnel of the management of the
Chesapeake and Ohio
The rumor referred to stated that Ger
eral Superint endeht Doyle would be pro
noted to general manager and that Cen
serai Superintendent j. NJ. GIN. of the
western division, would succeed Mr..
Doyle.
COL BRADY's SUCCESSOR.
The headquarters of the internal reve-
nue. department will probably be remoy-
ed from Petersburg to Richmond II was
due largely to Col Brady,,s i'll health
"a year ago. Captain Asa Rogers who
will undoubtedly succeed Col Brady. j.
said to favor Richmond.
In the event of Captain Rogers promo.
ytion. Mr.. N. j. Smith, the stamp deputy
IN the Richmond office. Will probably be
made chief deputy.
HYMENEAI.
(. Miss Ella. Griffin and NJ. Leon Humid
ley, of Newport News Will he married
on Tuesday. December Gtn. at O'clock
at the residence Of the bride parents,
The ceremony will be performed by
church, cousin OF the bride.
Fnlton. ana md Mr.. Hundlcy IS Is c, cen me-
with the Chesapeake and Ohio railway al
Mr. "a and Mrs IIundley viii reside in
Newport News.
HAMPTON NAVAL RESERVES.
Mr.. l.. T. Jones. of Hampton. was in
the city to-day and called upon Governor
Tyler and nd o me ad n an ssneral Mr.
s OF Hampton, and his visit to Richmond
was Il matter Of business in reference 10
that organization.
Mrs Jones accompanied her husband
and they will remain over to attend the
Jclks' memorial service at the Academy OF
Music tomorrow, as guests OF Captain
Frank Cunningham chairman Of The
committee of arrangements.