Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-10
i adence did he have in his learning and

justice. N''' go '''"s anu
Colonel Boylpin made a brilliant
speech against continuance.
Mt. Edwards argued with clearness
ana moved to amend Gilligan's affidavit
so as to assert the probability of Weeds
return. Mr.. Holland declared the
a'nendment could be considered added.
Mr.. Holland said the defence was
making the move for purposes OF de-
lay. If they had found two more wit
hesses We're needed already the prose-
cutlon had no assurance they would
not need 102 before the thing was done
with. He hoped Judge and Puck would
not get Judge Hinton's picture on ac-
count OF his silent endorsement OF n
iegai proposition that had been made.
WHEREABOUTS NOT KNOWN.
was commended that Weeds where
SDouts was not known and there was
no assurance as to when he would
come. Judge Hinton pledged the de-
tense to use every means in their pow
CT to get Weed.
me court ruled that 1t was q well
setIied TACT where q witness is out of
a courts jurisdiction so one could force
MS attendance. He did not deem 1t ne
ceSsary to require a disclosure OF the
evidence 1t was expected to introduce
by weed. The court declared positively
mat ut the June term he should pro-
ceed at once with the trial, and that
ne should not entertain Il motion for
continuance unless 1t was based on
purely legal grounds. He accordingly
SAID the case should be continued till
tuesday. June g, the second day of the
term.
A TOUCHING SCENE.
Gilligan's face relaxed. There never
was shown much tension in the bold
COuntenanCa hIIt cb IL
brighter. There was IL conten ted look.
There followed scenes which were
touching, sentimental and almost dr;t-
matte. Gilligans sisters came into
court. There were three of them. They
walked to Gilllgan's chair, shook hands
kissed and embraced the prisoner. The
eyes OF one grew wet and tears started.
They were wiped away.
At first Gilligan was Indifferent and
merely submitted The caresseS con-
tinued as the young women sat beside
him with arms entwined about his
neck. Gilligan softcned and tears came
to his eyes, but they soon Disappeared
The ladies were Miss Lille GilIiGan.
Mrs. j. T. Mitchell, and Mrs. Susie
Bntten. Miss Barlow, q niece of Gill
gan and n very pretty young woman
was not present to-day.
PRISONER TALKS FREELY
Giliigan talked pleasantly to court Of
ncials and shook hands with many peo-
pie. Rob. Ferguson the young man
through whose advice Gilligan surren-
dered. was one Of those who came and
talked
Gillagan is an inveterate cigarette
smoker.
MISS TURNER PRESENT.
Miss Isabel Turner and her mother
drove on the court green n little after
10. They wore deep mourning and
heavy wells. They We're assisted out
of the carriage and retired TO their
room in the hotel
Miss Turner's father was slain on
her birthday. 1t was her nineteenth.
Aside from pretty face and features
Miss Turner has we'll developed
figure and graceful carriage.
BEING WELL FED.
Glllgan passed the night in a cell
with j. J. Holland. charged with lar
ceny. 1t was his first night in that
prison. Jailor Reynolds said that Gill
ligans breakfast was better than he
usually fed prisoners. and IL he had to
keep ND this fare he wanted TO know
who was going to put up the extra
price.
Attorney Holland after adjournment
stated that he did not believe the testi-
mony of Weed would he material to
the case. He laughed like q man who
felt we'll and who had something up his
sleeve.
COURT OFFICIALS COURTESY.
The thanks of the spectators and
press representatives are due to the
admirable set of court officials who
showed many courtesies and who
handled the crowds splendidly. They
are Judge George r. Atkinson, who has
seen thirty years of judicial life; Sheriff
Robert y. Edwards. Deputy Sheriff J.
y. Johnson. Clerk N. +. Young and
Deputy Clerk ]. r. Lattimer.
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