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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

a one sided hearing, believes Min
cey is speaking the truth I'm his re-
markable affidavit, it will indict
Conley | think.
II ii does not believe the Mincey
affidavit-if 1t can be made NOT to
believe il, to put it the other way
it viii not, of course. lndiot Con-
ley.
Which will it do?
That is the pretty puzzle in the
Phagau case to-day!
OF Far Reaching Import.
Nothing that has happened, in
many aspects of the matter, since
the beginning Of the Phagan inves-
tigatiOn, is so important or possible
Of such far reaching results as the
Mincey statement
And that statement primarily,
looks dangerous to the State in the
Frank case, and very helpful to It
in the case against Conley, when 1t
gets there, if it ever does.
Upon the State in the trial of
Frank will fall the burden of break
ing II down, Can the State do II?
That is what the State unques-
tionably Is asking itself to-day.
1 lltl - the NtlliE liAt IldAllN 10
making the State most uneasy, in
so far as the case against Frank is
concerned.
About il will center the question
OF Conley's future status-whethe
he win continue as an admitted ac-
cessory after the fact or become
a principal to the murder of Mary
Phagan,
That is the thing the Grand Jury
will thrash out with itself this
week
It may be said positively that not
since the Phagan case first came
into public notice has any develop
ment been watched with that de-
gree of interest the public generally
feels now in the outcome of the
Grand Jury's anticipated meeting
tomorrow.
Curious,y enough. too, II the
State goes TOO FAR in breaking
down MinCey i'm the Frank case, It
will hurt itself immeasurably In the
trial Of Conley later on, in the even,
of Franks aCquittal and Conley's
subsequent indictment.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
BY AN OLD POLICE REPORTER.

IT. -. 49,.
i''N"' '''''' anu interest
ing development of the week in the
Phagan case was the Mincey affida-
Wit directing spspici,r ,,ora s,,r.I.,
''' '''''0 SUI ''S
IN the direction OF James Comics
than ever before, II the affidavit Is
that Of a credible ,,,ftn.sg
10 ~, NJ. -. d..
10 N''"'el says - I'ue-lt
mis- evidence can be made TO "stant
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

people did not know what Mincey
was driving at exactly. Mincey at
that time did not even know Con-
ley's name.
IT, however. ~ be shown that
Conley DID say to Mncey what
Mincey says he said, IL still will be
contended, though / think with
small hope of success, that il is not
conclusive evidence that Conley
killed Mary Phagan.
Undoubtedly it would not be
that as an isolated proposition, but
taken in connection with other
things attaching TO Conlev as a sus-
pect II would be smashing piece
of evidence against the negro.
To be sure. negroes, half drunk
especially are apt, as "a rule. TO brag
about things that they HAVEN'T
done rather than things they
HANt,--and To that extent the CON
tentlon that MinCey's affidavit, at
best is weak would hold good.
But Conlty's own admission Of his
presence ia the factory on the day
of the homicide, his series OF lies
after suspicion began falling in his
direction his amazing adidavits and
counter attidayits, and the disCrep-
auCies In his last affidayit-these,
in connection with the Ninccy affi-
daVit, make a strong case against
him.
Interest Centers in Mincsy.
The more spectacular interest i'm
the Phagun case now undoubtedly
centers I'm NiuCey.
The Grand Jury will meet to-
morrow TO consider the Indictment
of Conley
II would be unusual for the
Grand Jury TO iudict Couley, with
an Indictment already standing
against Frank for the same offense.
II would not be an unheard of
thing, however.
Grand Juries are laws unto them
selves. They may iudict whom
they please and when they please.
Indeed the law and their oaths
make IL imperative that Grand
Jury ndict ALL persons they be-
heye deserving OF Indictment. re-
gardless OF whether that indictment
effects pending cases advantageous
ly or disadvantaEeously
II the present Grand Jury. upon
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Mincey Story Declared Vital
To Both Sides in Frank Case

Cooks story was by all odds the
best story ever told Of the Far
Frozen North-but It exploded wheh
it was put TO the test. Nine men IN
ten preferred to believe Cook rather
than Pcary -but nowadays every
body believes Peary, despite his
bad Manners and so forth, when
he was speaking the truth.
If James Conley did say TO Min
cey, Coniey being apparently half
drunk at the time, 81 have killed one
girl to-day, and I don't want TO XIII
anybody clSr!" and n that fact can
be established categorically. It will
clear Leo Frank beyond the shadow
of a doubt
II that fact can not be estab-
lished, however, after the Mlncey
affidavit has been exploited. il will
tend 10 strengthen the State. and
Go that extent must damage Frank
most seriously
Detective Lanford says Mincey
stated at police headquarters that
Conley was not the man he had
mct-"that 1t clearly was some 9th
cr negro"
Visit to Factory Recalled.
Mincey denies that ne said that,
but he admits he did not imme-
diately identify Conley. because he
WAS not sure Of his company al the
minute and kept his own counsel
The factory people say MinCcy did
come 10 the factory. as he says. and
make inquiry as 20 the negroes
there, and that he was, perhaps as
he says, rather brusquely treated.
AT that time James Conley had
not been remotely connected with
the Phagan case, and the factory
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

THIS Picture shows Miss Flos-
sic Brown I'm the split skirt
which caused so much ex-
element In Richmond, Va, that
the young lady was arrested,
fined $25 and given twenty four
hours In which 10 leave town.
The idea OF the slit skirt did not
appeal at all TO the Virginians,
but II has not been received with
so much disfayor elsewhere. for
Miss Brown, or Blossom Brown
ing, as she prefers to be called,
has been invited 10 wear II In
Pittsburg and Baltimore.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Wife Wounds Man
Drowning Husband
Son of Publisher Saved From Death
by Spouse's Ready Use of
Revolver.

STAUNTON, VA, July 1s.-Quick
action by his pretty young wife short
ly before noon to-day saved the life of
J. II. c. Grasty, Democratic nominee
for the Legislature from this district
and son of Charles II. Grasty, publisher
Of The Baltimore Sun.
J, +, Smith, stableman on a neigh
boring estate. quarreled with Grasty
over a warrant which Grasty, who is
also magistrate, had issued for
Smiths arrest.
Angered because of Grasty's action,
Smith attacked him and submerged
him in pool of water Grasty doubtless
would have been drowned if his wife,
rushing up with revolver in had, had
not opened fire upon Smith. Six shots
were fired. 1t is believed one Of them
took effect Smith fed.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Continued From Page J..

should get together IN such harmo-
NOUS concert Of action as these two
interviews show Mr. Dorsey ad-
mits that the indictment Of Conley
viii have only a mild but undesir-
able effect on the States case
against Leo ". Frank"
Ought the Solicitor General for
one moment 10 be influenced In his
advice TO the Grand Jury by any
consideration Of tho effect upon
anybody's case?
II is not our understanding that
the Grand Jury is organized TO aid
the Solicitor General IN his man
agement OF cases IN court, their
function Is higher one They in
vestigate every case Of probable
guilt and return an Indictment II
could as well be argued that the in
dictment Of Frank might have had
a mild but undesirable effect on
Conley's case In case Conley had
been first indicted
The position of the Solicitor Gen
eral IN this case has from the be-
ginning, been most remarkable. Il
has heretofore been understood that
the Solicitor was 90 try cases sent
20 him by the Grand Jury, but In
this case, deteCtive-llke, the Solicit
tor is seeking to determine who
shall be indicted
Dorsey Sharply Criticised.
Forgetting his legal and consti-
tutional functions, he iE undertake
ing to control the action Of the
Grand Jury.
The citizens Of this county elect
ed Mr. Dorsey az Solicitor Cen
eral. but Mr. Dorsey has mistaken
the purpose Of his election. Evil
IDENTIFY he believes that he was
elected 10 be also the Grand Jury
The Solicitor General does his
duty when he tries 10 the best Of
his ability cases sent him by the
Grand Jury, The Solicitor falls
far below the dignity OF his office
when he iutiames public opinion,
probably inducing a conviction, in
nocent or guilty
The Solicitor has closed his eyes
to those plain truths and has rushed
into print. day by day proclaim
ing the guilt OF Frank and the in
nocence OF this negro, apparently
for no purpose but 20 convict
Frank. innocent or guilty for the
qualification OF his professional
pride.
So far has the States counsel for
gotten the function Of a prosecutor,
which is only 10 ascertain the truth
and convict the guilty, that Mr..
Dorsey's detective assistant. Chief
Lanford. IN an interview in this
mornings paper uses the follow
ing language as 10 tho Pinkerton
Detective Scott and Lanfords re-
fusal TO allow him to see Couley:
Score States Secrecy.
we did not want 10 embarrass
Scott by requesting him 10 keep
silent and did not want to risk the
probability Of letting new develop
ments reach Franks attorneys.
therefore we We're forced TO prevent
him from seeing tho negro"
u seems, therefore, a matter for
great endeavor on the part OF the
State, as the Solicitor and his as
sociate detective sees IT, to keep
whatever facts they rely upon to
convict Frank from the defendant
and his attorneys and the public.
II the facts In the Solicitors pos
session were the truth, why 80 much
fear 8 TO letting them out2 Is II
possible that the effort IS to ambush
the defendant by the proof OF cira
cumstances on the trial which he
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Capital Now Calls
Water Bryan Milk
Adams Ale" Disappears From Vo-
cabularies of Thirsty Statesmen
Who Are Teetotalers.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-Bryan
milk is what they call water in the
National Capital nowadays. The new
name is fast ousting the familiar
Adams ale by which water has been
known for some centuries.
When you go in a cafe here and
the waiter asks you what you will
drink, if you are a teetotaler you say
airly: ooh, glass of Bryan milk"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
FRANK DEFENSE SCORES
DORSEY AS DANGEROUS

has no opportunity 20 meet or eX-
plain. is b. possible that the states
object is 10 keep the defendant IN
the dark as 90 the States evidence
and to SO conduct It's case that he
VIII have no opportunity to know
The facts relied upon TO convict
him. and no opportunity clearly to
meet them and dispToVe them II
they be false
Solicitors Action Attacked.
The Solicitor has undertaken IN
this case 20 hold certain witnesses
IN custody He undertakes to do
this I'm the case OF the negro Con-
ley, but 50 fearful was he that the
negro might dare tell all he knew.
that he went through the farce Of
requesting the Superior Court 20 no
longer inCarcerate Couley and to
discharge him, and Immediately
upon obtaining this order of dis
charge he went through the greater
farce Of having him loOsed upon
the streets and then Immediately
and Illegally returning him 20 the
city station house, where he now is.
carefully watched, counseled and
interviewed by the Solicitor. his as
sistant, Mr.. Hooper and his detec-
tive assistants
We have no criticism OF the for
mer Grand Jury. but some things
happened before IT, as reported.
that tend al least 10 provoke Sc
rious inquiry:
When Leo NJ. Franks case was
before the Grand Jury and in tie
midst Of II Conley made his tirsr
confession, forced thereto by the
discovery that he could write, IL was
suggested TO the Solicitor that this
confession be brought to me Grand
Jury's attention That would have
been fair thing to do. II was not
done, and ramon has II mat NJ.
dorsey directed that il be not done.
one other thing Is almost lncred-
ihle. According 10 the public prints,
when the Solicitor wanted vaca-
tion he WAS so afraid taat the
Grand Jury might act Ina his absence
that he sought TO extract q prom
Use from these sworn servants II
the state not TO indict la his db-
sence
Question Precedent.
When before was II ever sug-
Sested to a Grand Jury that theS
must await The termination u a
dict In any ease where Indictment
was necessary!
Little nal ne said in .eply 10
Lawyer ". 81. Smiths Interview
siven In suLIoy, OF the Sol ,it1I $
position.
II Is remarku ole that the Solicit or
has 70 rely for support upon an ar
gumont made by Conley's counsel
II is, however, appropriate That ne
should bolster ~ the SohCi.p~ As
ne depends miShtily upon the So
iiCilor 10 pt.te,j ms negro, CON ev.
trnley's 'uULael realizes wa r.
Couley's fricnd and PUSHES IN print
to his rescue.
We are publishing this int ;viev
Neither IN an Ifiort 10 have Cunley
II aiCted nor H. an effort TO have him
not Indicted. THAT is Il matter
lely for the Grand Jury. W. are
rot making any appeal TO ,ham or
20 anybody else as to the eneli
Conlay's Indictment would hay. r.t
the Frank case
So far as W. are concerned, we
feel ih..t Tia. TAI tire Of the ,sJhclrr
General 10 secure an indictment
against q confessed accessory to ne
crime Of mufd'l would make fai
Tnr' capital T.. favor OF Franz u 90.
his tIia than - he were inflicted.
We think any Jury, and We th'uk
any community, would resent the
rank favoritlsm shown this CON
fessed criminal
LUTHER Z. ROSSER,
r. r. ARNOLD.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20
HOW TO SUCCEED

During the last few years, condi-
tions in all lines of business, even pro-
fessional life, have changed so COM
pletely that every man is waking up
to the fact that in order to win sue
cess he must specialize and learn to
do some one thing and do it well.
So it is with an yarticle that is sold
to the people. 1t must have genuine
merit or no amount of advertising viii
maintain the demand for the article
For many years we have watched
with much interest the remarkable
record maintained by DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great Kidney. Liver
and Bladder Remedy. From the very
beginning the proprietors had so much
confidence in it that they invited
every one to test it, free of cost, be-
fore purchasing.
1t is a physicians prescription.
They have on file thousands of let
ters received from former sufferers
who are now enjoying good health as
a result of its use.
However, if you first wish to try a
sample bottle, address Or. Kilmer Il
Co. Binghampton, n, Y, and mention
this paper. They will gladly forward
YOU a sample bottle by mail, absolute
ly free.
Regular sizes for sale at all drug
gists-fifty cents and one dollar.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20
ST, CYR is BACK
FROM NORTALAND.

La Grande. ore. March 20.-H M.
st. Cyr, better known as Hair Oil
Pete" globe trotter. soldier of for
tune, lover of the frigid north and at
one time bold, daring engineer on the
mountain division out of here, was in
La Grande last night. True, it was
but a few minuteS--he is on his way
to New York from nowhere in par
ticular. He has Il mining deal up his
sleeve and while on his way, saw
few old friends while his train halted
here. He had wired to c. NJ. Humph-
reys. secretary of the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers, to which or
der "Hair Oil Pete" mas always been
loyal that he was passing through on
No. IS. and the two old cronies had
u pleasant chat. They had not seen
each other for 10 years, but in the
meantime an occasional epistle from
parts unknown in the north have been
dropping in on the local division
headquarters. Pete has discarded the
rattlesnake hat band, has replaced his
topboots for 1918 shoes, and in sew
eral ways had spruced up bit since
the time he pulled o. r. & n. throt-
Ties with daring hand. Old time
residents recall Hair Oil Pete"
through his many wild incidents as
an engineer One time he had been
helping a train up the hill from
Meacham and upcoupled at Kamela.
A few seconds after the freight had
started down. the station agent rush
ed out of his den. tearing his hair,
and declaring a lap order had been
issued and the freight would hit
passenger between Kamela and Hill
gard This was the days before the
block signal system. Old Pete swung
into his cab and fairly tore down the
steep grade. overtaking the freight
and bringing it to a halt just in time
to avert a terrible catastrophe. This
was but one of his vari-colored ex-
periences. Since that time he has
been a soldier of fortune in the truest
sense, and his sought after fortunes
have been entirely in the northland
and the farther north he wandered
the more optimistic, the jollier, the
truer to life have been the letters
finding their way back to La Grande.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20
BABY FALLS 80 FEET
BREAKS NO BONES
Physician Says He Does Not Think
Little One Is Hurt Seriously.


Little One Is Hurt Seriously.
Portland, Ore, sMarch 20.-Harri
Crockett Hawkins, the 1-2-year-old
son of Rev. S. r. Hawkins, pastor Of
Central Christian church, had a mi
raculous escape from death as the re-
suit of bad fall from the third
story of the Hawkins home at It's
East Twentieth street. The young
ster was badly shaken up but no
bones were broken although the fall
was from a height of more than 80
feet. The soft condition of the ground
from the rain is probably what seved
the child's life.
Mrs. Hawkins was in the nursery
with the little toddler only few min
utes before, but in some way he es-
capped her notice and craweld into the
adjoining room. Then he pulled him
self up onto a couch that stood in
front of the window. In some mys-
terious way, the baby got the window
raised and then pushed out the
screen. A startled scream as the child
plunged headlong to the ground with
the scheen attracted the attention OF
Mrs. Hawkins, who was in the lower
part of the house. He ran out and
picked up Harold. who was uncon-
scious DR.. j. H. Bristow was sum-
moned and after an examination OF
the injuries said he did not think the
baby was dangerously hurt, although
1t will take day or two to determine
this fully.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20
TALIMAN & co.

Exclusive Local Agents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20
RESULTS TELL.
There Can Be NO Doubt About the
Results In Pendleton.

There Can Be NO Doubt About the
Results in Pendleton.
Results tell the tale.
All doubt is removed.
The testimony of a Pendleton citi-
zen
Can be easily investigated.
What better proof can be had?
S. P. Hutchinson. prop. mill and
feed store. 1910 w. Webb street,
Pendleton. oregon, says: 81 was
caused a great deal OF suffering by a
dull pain in my back, just over my
kidneys. For long time I did not
think the trouble was caused by weak
kidneys, but 1 often noticed that my
kidneys were sluggish and that the
kidney secretions did not pass freely.
1 have used Doans Kidney Pills for
these ailments and they have always
relieved the pain in my back and
trouble with the kidney secretions. In
May. 1910. 1 publicly recommended
Doan's Kidney Pills and 1 am glad
to confirm that statement I still
use this remedy with very good re-
suits"
when Your Back Is Lame-Re-
member the Name" Don't simply ask
for a kidney remedy-ask distinctly
for Doans Kidney Pills. the same that
Mr.. Hutchinson had. the remedy back
ed by home testimony. soc all stores.
Foster Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo,
N. Y.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20
MEN WHO TOOK GIRLS
AWAY TO FACE CHARGE

Sacramento, March 20.-Maurice
Diggs and Drew Caminetti are at lib
erty, each under ten thousand dollars
bail to appear before Federal Com
missioner Krull of San Francisco on
March 81. They will answer two
charges each. one of having obtained
transportation for two girls. Lola Nor
ris and Martha Warrington from this
city to Reno, and the other Of having
induced and melted the girls to leave
home.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20

line from the city limits of Baker out
the county road. to the Baker-Salis-
bury road, hence to Stices Gulch,
Hereford and intermediate points,
The petition is granted under GER
tain conditions as to manner of con-
struction of line, etc, and the agree
ment of the petitioner to assume all
responsibility for damage resulting
therefrom.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20

w. H. Holmes of the Decorah, Ia.
Journal says. 81 have been suf-
ferer from Piles and Hemmorhoids
for years. I got no relief until my
druggist recommended Meritol Pile
Remedy. Before I had taken half
the package the distress was gone
and I have had no trouble since. I
would not take a thousand dollars
and be back in my former condition"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20
What You Have Been Looking For.

Meritol White Liniment is a prep
aration that gives universal satisfac-
ton in every instance where a pain
killer and healer is needed. We do
not believe you could get a better
linament at any price.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20
WILL BUILD NEW
TELEPHONE LINE

Baker, Ore. March 2O-The coun-
ty court took favorable action on the
petition of John Trimble who sought
permission to construct a telephone
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20
A Cure for Eczema.

Eczema in any form. whether acute
or chronic, is easily and rapidly over
come by the use of Meritol Eczema
Remedy. Gives positive relief when
all others fail, and we heartily rec
ommend it to any sufferer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20

HAIR WORK = LADIES WANTING
Hair Work done right, address
Madam Kennedy. Athena. oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20
Merfaol Rheumatism Powders

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-03-20
W ant Ads
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A GOOD BUSINESS FOR SALE-A
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health. Address p. o. Box 10s
Echo. Ore.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-26
CHRISTMAS
Appropriately Observed In
City OF Mt. Vernon
EIkS Give Annual Treat To
The Poor Children

Christmas was appropriately OBJ
served by everyone in Mt. Vernon, al
though the weather was exceedingly
disagreeable all the day.
Midnight service was held at st.
Paul's Episcopal church, while a sec
ond service was held at $3.50. Sever
al masses were held at st. Vincent de
Paul's Catholic church.
In the afternoon the Elks gave their
annual Christmas tree doings for the
poor children Of the city. The little
ones were taken to the White Palace
Theatre where they were givn free
seats through the generosity of Mr..
Warner w Miller, the manager. At
terwards the annual dinner and dis
tribution of presents occurred at the
Elks' home.
There we're many family dinners
and gatherings and many former resi-
dents of the city were back to spend
the day with relatives and friends.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1913-12-26
!. \ !. !. !. !. \ !. X i. X !. i.
+ MT. LIBERTY !.

Mrs. H. H. Robertson is slowly i'm
proving.
John and Alice Huffmire are still on
the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Cramer of Orr
vile spent Sunday with r. l.. Cramer
and family.
Mr.. E. G. Morey is spending his
Christmas vacation at home.
Mrs. Mayme Robertson was called
to Dayton on account of sickness of
her daughter.
There was Christmas program at
the M. e. church, December oath.
Guy and Ernest Tucker of Center
burg are spending a part of their va
cation with their brothers here.
Mrs. Lawrence Shaffer is somewhat
improved.
Mrs. CAN'T of Centerburg spent Fri
day afternoon with her parents, Mr..
ana Mrs. d. L. Teagarden.
Mrs. Fred Tucker spent Monday in
Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vint Robertson of
Centerburg, were alters in our village
the past week.