Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06

authorities requisition him.
Fielder Brings evidence"
Chief OF Detectives Lanford was the
nrst witness to appear before the
Grand Jury at the morning session.
He was questioned concerning alleged
existence Of vice in Atlanta as charged
bv Fielder. Just whether the tribunal
questioned the chief concerning his
own implication In the protection ac-
cusations made by the attorney did
not become known. He remained In
the jury room more than 30 minutes
Mr.. Fielder followed the detective
chief. The attorney carried with him
a large portfolio Of papers which he
declared were conclusive evidence TO
support his charges.
Near Fist Fight.
Previous TO the opening OF the
morning session OF the Grand Jury
nstic encounters between Lanford and
Fielder were narrowly averted on two
occasions. At one time the attorney
when suddenly confronted by the de-
tecuve. made a dive for his hip pock-
Of. Only the quick action Of DR.. Hor-
ace Grant in catching the attorneys
hand forestalled what was afterward
declared would have resulted in blood
shed.
Action against Colonel Fielder for
carrying a concealed weapon was in
dicated following the incident Ian
ford demanded the attorneys arrest
Mr.. Fielder admitted that he had
come TO the Solicitors Office prepared
for an encounter with Lanford He
declared that he had been warned
that the Chief Of Detectives was
going to assault him If the opportu-
nifty presented itself and for that
reason he had aiken the procaution
TO meet the attack.
i am not afraid Of any man who
meets me face to face" Fielder avow-
ed. Il have been warned. however,
that ! may be attacked from behind
Lanford is not too low TO attack me
when my back is turned"
The attorney then asked Solicitor
Dorsey to provide him with a body
guard that order might be preserv-
ed
Asks for Guard.
Il am not afraid 10 meet Lanford
here or anywhere. for that matter"
Mr. Fielder said 81 only ask that
the guard be given me for the sake
Of peace while / am waiting for the
Grand jury TO call me. When / get
down on the street I will stand my
own ground. let come what may"
The Solicitor then appointed Deputy
Sheriff Miner as custodian of the
peace.
Probe Queer Affidavit.
A sensational report came to light
NJ noon 20 the effect that the Grand
Jury had turned its investigation 20
the charge that COlyar had attempted
10 dispose Of an affidavit purportiug
10 come from Jim Couley the negro
sweeper In the Phagan case, for $500
While no proof Of the rumor was
shown. Il was declared that the trihu-
nal has halted its vice probe and Will
make a thorough investigation Of this
report
Colyar IS said 10 have offered the
AFFIDAVIT for sale several weeks ago
To whom II was offered was not made
public
Somewhat in line with this rumor
came the dismissal later by the Grand
Jury Of all witnesses which it had
summoned In the vice inquiry except
Chief Lanford, G, e. FEBRUARY and
Colyar
The first intimation Of dificulty he
tween the attorney and Lautord came
early in the morning
Fielder had preceded Lanford TO the
Solicitors office and was there wher
the Chief Of Detectives entered ths
room.
You don't want 10 speak 10 me ..
asked Fielder 10 LanforC after the lat
ter had acknowledged the presence Of
all except himself
Lanford surveyed Fielder from hea,
TO foot and then replied with heat.
You come over here and III speat
10 you"
der. You come over here
With rapid strides, the chic
walked over 10 where Fielder was sit
ting.
Now, you get up from there.
At this moment friends OF the TIVE
crowded about. As Fielder started G,
rise from his chair Lanfor5 wa
taken by both arms and drawn away
At the same time others caught The
attorney, pulling him of n the oppo
site direction.
Warmed Of Attack.
Let me go. and ! VIII Kill him
Fielder shouted repeatedly 90 his cap
tors Lanford had been taken from
Then Fielder told OF the WARNING
which ~ declared be had received
that L.anford was waiting 90 assault
him.
Il received an anonymous letts
Yesterday afternoon 20 the effect tina
I would be assaulted this mornlrE-
the attorney said II was also warn
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