The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-06-13
THEY NUMBER THIRTY
Implores GiIIigan Not to Kill Him
self.
SHE TRIES TO ELEVATE HIM.
He Had Evidently Threatened to Go
Away for Good, and She Bess Him
Not TO Go, but TO Stay and Lead
an Upright Life Judge
Hinton Reads the Mis-
sivcs TO the Jury.

ISLE OF WIGHT, c. II. VA. June 12.-
Specialization SO much has been said and
printed about the love letters in the Gilli-
gan trial. they were read in court this
afternoon without creating much seIsa-
don. The letters as whole are beautifully
composed. They tell of tender love and
mingled with expressions of admiration,
nre religious sentiments which refer TO the
Gilhgau and sought to elevate him The
letters are indicative Of a tender young
girls passion. They follow this article.
Because OF the absence of Com
stable Frank O Bsrry, wEosc testimony was
needed for the Introduction OF the love
letters as evidence, there was long delay
ia the Gilligan trial to-day aud much less
than the usual amount of business was
done.
There was a small guard on duty about
the Jail last night, but there was no de-
1nonstration OF any kind. There is no
likelihood of any. DR.. Turner, Miss Isa-
bel,s cousin and champion, said to-day
that he felt greatly relieved since the tes-
t;mony OF the experts had been given
and since the papers had published 10 the
world the vindication OF Miss Turner 5
honor. He said his work in the case was
about over.
Mss Isaoel is a member OF his family
and bears his name He thought no one
could hardly realize his position, when her
character had been impeacted and when 1t
had been given to the world
DR.. Turner says he rested better last
night than for a long time. When court
was opened. Judge Atkinson announced
that he had letters for some OF the Jurors.
The mail was delivered to the jury with
the admonition that if there was anything
about the case 10 hand them back
MRS. CROCKER.
Mrs. Drew Crocller, lady OF small
Stature, was sworn as d States Witness
she lived in Isle OF Wight county ABOUT
y fourth of a mile from the decessen. sue
saw GiIIigan the night Of the kiiilis- ne
came to her home just before sunset.
Nick said he had seen Isabel three 1il'Ss-
at the wharf, at the Christtnas-uee ana at
the castle.
Nick. after talking while, asked Crock
er for a loan of his gun to go hunting
He wanted 10 hunt ''possums anu SOUR
rels. Nick said again: Drew, m not
Joking. I want your gun
Cilligan persisted, but CrocRer declined
10 lend the gun. Gilligan took down the
gun. Crocllel said: Put my gun BACK
Gillisan still claimed he wanted the gun,
but put it back
nick asked Crocker TO so away with
him. and, being met by a refusal witness
little boy offered 10 go.
Nick meant TO 80 10 Mitchcil's, which Is
further away from tie Turner home
DREW HIS BOTTLE
Witness stated it was Christmas time,
and told Nick to draw his bottle. They
took a small drink.
i1ar husband drank Occa-
eioaally. but was not drunk all the fall
She said counsel asked her too many cues
;ions.
She came TO tell about the gun.
DR. w d. Turner was recalled and said
It was forty-seven feet from the gate TO
the indentauon made by the lamp rest
Ing in the snow
He had measured the distance. 1t was
l37 feet from the gate TO where the body
was found.
Judge Hinton cross-questioned witness.
concluding the examination of DR.. Turner.
Colonel Boyllin announced for the Com
monwealth, that its case here rested.
Constable Frank O'Berry was called TO
Introduce the letters and was found 10
De absent.
Judge Hinton asked that a rule be issued
for o'Berry and court adjourned 10 await
his coming, as his testimony was alleged
TO be material
- CERTIFIED COPY.
1t was agreed 10 by the prosecution that
certified copies OF the letters could be
read in the place of the original manu-
scripts.
o'Berry was seemingly hard TO get, and
Mt ! o'clock he was not yet on the ground
snd court adjourned TO await ms coming
AFTERNOON SESSION.
corr- was convened after dinner at 200
o'clock. The jury was poiled about tive
minutes later. The crowd had long wait
since 1880 O'Clock. and they We're anN-
ious fer something TO happen Frank
O,Ber;y was called. Judge atkinson
asked him for an excuse for delaying the
co,,-, 50 long. He said he had important
business and could not well be here ear
uer
The court ordered fine of so imposed.
witness said he got the letters from Mr..
Weed who toek them from bureau
drawer IN Sllllsan's room IheE were
joye-letters. tied up in a package, and
with the letters there was small photo
rraph of Miss Isabel Turner.
In reply to a question as 10 his aushor-
.t,- for taking the letters. witness thought
he had a right 10 take anything in the
way of evidence.
Jn6re Hinton asked how many letters
,her were. exclusive of notes.
THIRTY LETTERS.
Witness said there were thirty letters
and notes combined: he did not know
hn,y many were letters and how many
were notes The letters had been
counted in the presence Of James Gill
gan. a brother of the prisoner. and Mr..
Eppes.
Witness further declared The package
had been taken 10 his home and locked
Up.
witness had a letter from States At
torney Boykin. in which it was said the
writer heard witness had been exhibiting
the letters. and asking that they be sent
to him at once. Witness took the letters
10 Smitl.tieid and delivered them to Col.
Boyktn.
Witrecx In reniY 10 q question staIed