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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
well satisfied with what have
Question Of
Imagination.


There is one point Of fact that
shall touch upon to-day, and
that merely because I have been
called to account in that direction
by a correspondent, very courte-
ously, however. This correspond
ent disagrees with my doubts as
to the complete truthfulness OF
the final Conley affidavit, and
gives It as his opinion Conley
could hardly have imagined or
made up the tale concerning
Frank he sets forth therein"
Well, Conley is three times a
confessed liar. That is admitted
by all parties on all sides a pre-
sumption Of lack OF veracity In
Conley is not unwarranted. there
fore, as to his fourth attempt to
speak the truth.
Now, let's SEE whether Con-
ley could have imagined the
wonderful tale he tells of Franks
dolngs on the day Mary Phagan
was killed. as ingenious, in parts,
as that tale is.
A few days ago. Conley gave
out an affidavit concerning a new
phase OF the Phagan case. He
sets forth in detail how a GER
tain man had undertaken to feed
him sandwiches. which he de-
clared he suspected of being
POISONED, and which he, there
fore, shudderingly REJECTED!
Quite dramatiC--even melodra-
matte!
The truth of the matter is, Con-
ley land this has been establish
ed beyond all doubt) RAVEN
OUSLY DENOURED THE SIM
PIE SANDWICHES THIS MAN.
OUT OF MERE PASSING
KINDNESS, GAVE HIM, AND
PRONOUNCED THEM FINE!
II Conley afterward imagined
all that poison stuff and nom
sense. with it's melodramatic
turn, why could he not have i'm
agined. after three weeks in Jail,
the other melodramatiC thing
involving Leo Frank, particular
" in seeking to throw aCCumu-
lating suspicion from himself?
Mind you. now, | have never
said that Conley killed Mary
Phagan-I merely have said that,
to MY mind, there is more rea-
son to SUSPECT that he did it
than to SUSPECT that Leo
Frank did it-and l stick to it,
because it is the thing believe!
/ may be altogether wrong.
Maybe neither did it; maybe
both did it: maybe Frank did it
and Conley was a mere access
sorry after fact The truth of
that is for the court to say.
And when, after this case
against Frank has been tried and
a verdict recorded, that verdict
will be the truth of the proceed
ings, and the State or Leo Frank.
however things shall fall out
eventually, will be entitled to the
full benefit Of it--in law and in
public opinion.
May we not, therefore. con
time to possess our souls in pa
tience, and await in confidence
the final adjustment of RESPONSE
oility for one of the most deplor-
able murders ever contaminated
in the Capital City of the Empire
State of the South?
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Continued From Page I

account The American printed its
conclusions that he would become
identified with the case. But Mr.. Ar
mold had not made his definite deci-
sion and refused to commit himself.
The entrance Of Mr.. Arnold into the
case gives the defense a formidable
array of legal talent. Both he and
Luther z. Rosser are in the forefront
of their profession in Atlanta.
Solicitor General Dorsey made what
Is generally regarded as the wisest
selection possible when he pick I'd
Frank A. Hooper to assist in the
Frank trial Attorney Hooper is known
as one of the mos powerful prosecut-
Ing lawyers of the State and has made
a careful study of the case.
The Solicitor will return this after
noon from his weeks trip to New
York. One of his firrt conferences
will be with Mr. Hooper, Judge Roam
and Mr.. Rosser in respect to the date
for the trial.
Trial May Be Delayed.
1t is the opinion of those interested
in the case that 1t will not be called
for trial on June 80, the date origi-
nally set. The trial is more likely
to begin either Monday, July IA, or
two weeks later, July rs. 1t is know
that the time of Judge Roam is free
these two weeks.
Attorneys for the defense have said
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
U, s, Attorney Quits;
Hands Tied, He Says
San Francisco Prosecutor Declares
Pressure From Washington Is Used
to Stfle Important Cases,

SAN FRANCISCO, June 21.-with
three years yet to serve, John L. Nc
Nab, United States Attorney for the
Northern District of California, last
night wired his resignation to Presi-
dent Wilson, asking its immediate ac-
ceptance.
McNab to-day declared that the
course was taken because of pressure
brought to bear upon him by Attor-
ney General McReynoIds to delay or
prevent the prosecution of Maury
Diggs and Drew Caminetti, son of the
Commissioner Of immigration, on
white slave conspiracy charges. and
directors of the Western Fuel Com
pany for conspiracy to defraud the
United States Covenant.
McNab's last official act was to
present to the Federal Grand Jury
evidence tending to establish the
charges of conspiracy on the part of
the Western Fuel Company.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
JURORS, NOT NEWSPAPERS,
TO RETURN FRANK VERDICT,
DECLARES OLD REPORTER
Writer Declares He Has Only
Worked for Fair Trial and Fair
Play---Race Question Is No Issue in
Phagan Case---Rosser Not Writer

believe that this often prosecuted.
but undying, race VIII go on, as
II has for centuries, in its own
splendid way, making history and
doing good In the world, without
regard to obstacles, real or i'm
aginary, that may be placed in its
pathway Of progress
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Counsel Can Be
Furnished Free.

Georgia, through the orderly
and impers onal processes Of her
courts. furnishes the most de-
PRAYED criminal the free benefit
OF counsel, and that lawyer who
refused TO undertake the defense
OF a defendant when ordered by
the court would himself, no mat
ter how satisfied HE might be as
to the Innocence or guilt of the
accused, be IN contempt OF that
court, and subject to the punish
ment its displeasure might pre-
scribe.
! have never mentioned the
Phagan case to Mr.. Rosser but
once, and then casually and with
out tangible result. OF my per
sonal knowledge | do not know
what he thinks Of ii, really.
have been told by brother attor-
ney. however. who does know
him well. and who has discussed
this case with him, that ROsser
Internationally believes vehe-
mently and thoroughly in
Franks complete innocence. And
this brother attorney is one of
the leading members of the At
lanta bar.
I shall not enter to-day into a
discussion Of the facts, near
facts, gossip and rumor abroad
with respect TO the Phagan case.
l have looked back over the files
OF The Sunday American. and 1
can find little. II anything, that l
would change in what heretofore
have written.
Every word has been set down
in an earnest and sincere desire to
throw such light upon the great
mystery as I could. In doing
that. | have gone pretty far. per
haps, in many directions-I know
that. because have been both
approved and disapproved so gen
erously and so vehemently-but
inasmuch as ! have kept my own
conscience clear, and as that is
the only conscience these articles
MUST satisfy. l am reasonably
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Extremists
On Both Sides.

There are extremists on both
sides Of this Phagan case. There
are people, who, convinced
against their Wills. are going to
remain for their lives Of the same
opinion still
In the aggregate these people
are inconsequential however.
The average Albanian and
Georgian is standing to-day with
impartial and open mind, l think.
He wants the TRUTH establish
ed-thats all. He is neither for
nor against Frankie is. to EN-
ploy an expressive slang phrase,
from Missouri" strictly
And IL is just here. with the
gentle readers permission, that
shall hand a small and modest
bouquet to the Hearst newspa-
pers in Atlanta. The Georgian
and The American FIRST called
for calm and patience, when all
about us a storm of protest, mis-
information, information,
passion. prejudice and reckless
Indignation was running riot in
the community!
The big sheet anchor they threw
to the windwaru was the SU-
PREMACY OF THE LAW!
Alert and vigilant ever, the
brave and courageous Governor
OF this State instantly promul-
gated his unqualified approval of
that course-and since that time,
poise has been restored. reason
re- enthroned. and the unrufiied
and quiet dignity of the blind
folded Goddess of Justice reas-
sured TO the people.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
ABANDONMENT CHARGE
STOPS WEDDING PLANS

SAVANNAH, June 21-Morris
Kramer, aged p years, alleged to
have wife and two children in New
York and who is said to have an
nounced his intention of marrying a
Savannah woman, has been arrested
on a warrant and certified copy of a
New York indictment charging aban-
donment.
Kramer is being held at the bar
racks for the New York authorities
When asked about his engagement to
a Savannah girl, Kramer remarked:
Its all off now"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Quits So, 400 City Job
to Return to Work
Recently Elected Collector Lured
Into Politics Resigns Position
to Take Back Old Place.

Few die and none resigns.-From
the Maxims Of the Elder Politicus.
CHICAGO, June 21.-But Robert
H. McCon, who has been drawing q
salary of $4,000 year for the last
46 days as township collector at
Evanston, resigned yesterday.
WHY? ?" was the chorus that came
from his friends.
81 want job" said McColl He
will work for the Northwestern Gas
Light & Coke Company, as he had
done for rs years until May. 1918,
when ne was Iured into politics.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
BABIES OF ST. LOUIS ARE
TESTED FOR EFFICIENCY

ST. LOUIS, June 21.-A health CEN
sus Of the babies of st. Louis is to be
taken up soon under the direction of
three society women who have Just
conducted a baby show here. The
babies of the city will be tested for
mental and physical efficiency
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Race Question
Not Considered.

I refuse. therefore. in these ar
ticles 70 consider the race ques-
ton seriously. II is not the is
sue.
The sole question TO come be-
fore the court is, WHO killed
Mary Phagan? And whether ne
Dc Jew or Gentle, white or black.
yellow or green, II the evidence IS
aGONVINClNG. and the jury con-
bets or acquits, the court and the
hry viii have done their DUTY.
" Th4 Jewish race needs no de-
Tense Arom anybody In fact. my
experience with representative
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Newspapers viii
Not Render Verdict.

My aim is to set down in a fair,
truthful way my own opinion Of
the case. do not know whether
the editor Of the Hearst newspa-
pers indorses my views or not.
am OF the opinion that the edi-
tor OF The Sunday American and
The Georgian believes that It is
not within his province to try
Frank or COnley. but that it is his
duty to give all the facts in the
case that are obtainable and to
let the law and the jury decide
WHO Is guilty.
am not believer In trials by
newspapers. / believe in the law.
l believe in the courts. in our
judges, and In our juries.
/ know nothing about the Pha-
gan case that has not been pub
lished In the newspapers. l do
know that Frank has been In
dicted. ! do know, as does every
one else. that there is a chain OF
circumstantial evidence which.
held together in court, will make
the case against Frank very Sc
rious.
Ny own opinion is that there
are several links in the chain that
are so weak that when one is
broken, the chain will fall apart.
can not be sure whether | am
right or wrong. however, until the
Solicitor General presents his evil
dence. In the meantime, l stiH
believe that the community is
anxious to give all concerned a
square deal; and that the average
man is fair-minded and is willing
TO have the case tried in the
courts and not in the newspapers.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Hardly Price
For Rosser.

In one OF the letters sent to me.
It was stated that the author OF
the articles signed by an old po-
hce reporter is Luther z. Rosser.
take that as a compliment. for
Rosser is a very able man. and
they tell me he earns 500. 900 a
year. sometime have doubts
about my own ability. but I have
no doubt a. all about my earning
capacity. l DO not make 500 600
a year! Rosser is not the author
q these articles. has no hand in
them, and l hasten to lift THAT
responsibility from his broad
shoulders as quickly as possible
Also / have received a long let
ter from woman defending the
Jews as a race. Ii was a very in
teresting letter, but wholly ont
side Of the case. ! 90 not CON
slider race, creed or color a mat
ter 10 be discussed in attempting
TO solve the Phagan mystery.
] have great admiration and re-
spect for the Jews as a race. as
every other fair thinking man
and woman must have. But even
ii Frank is condemned. I can not
See how that would be any re-
lection upon the rae any more
than If an Irlshuan. German.
Swede or Japanese We're found
guilty of the crime Surely a
whole race should not have TO
carry the burden Of one mans
crimei
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Correspondent
Assails Rosser.

Leo Frank. James Conley. or
whoever may be held accountable
for the death Of Mary Phagsn.
must and will be tried according
to those rules Of evidence the
Anglo %Sxon race. through cen
turieetNf experiment, has found 10
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-22
Sole Aim Is
To Get at Truth.


Now. again, may make 1t
CLEAR that what ] am writing
represents only my OWN views
the views Of an old police report
er, who has had a great deal Of
experience, and whose SOLE aim
Is to get at the truth, and keep
an open and fair mind.
II is quite amusing to read in
the newspapers what this, that
and the other detective now and
then says about the case and
about the witnesses.
When detectives mind is
closed and he declares emphatic
Jews the world over. leads me to
ally that he KNOWS Frank is
guilty, or Conley is guilty, lose
interest in that detective, because
| believe IL he should stumble
across a piece Of new and impor-
tant evidence, he could not, and
would not, see it.
The successful detective is the
man whose mind is always
OPEN; who is always willing to
break out of an iron bound cir
Gle and develop new leads. and
to keep his mouth closed abso-
lutely about the guilt or the limo
cence OF the indicted person until
he gives his evidence In court
Even detectives, with CLOSED
eyes, see nothing.
II may be that our detectives
are correct in declaring that
Frank is guilty, or that Conley is
guilty, but. personally, | shall
wait until l hear all the evidence
in court. That would seem to me
to be the fair way, and the legal
way. to go about the business OF
reaching a final verdict.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
SHOULD GIRLS BE TAUGHT TO WORK?

We apologize for the wording the headline for all
sensible people take it for granted that there
atVe answer Most assuredy they should work
No matter what station in life they fill matter what
er social duties be- matter what their
o they should be taught the value the absolute necessity
honest work Primarily they be housekeepers Think
the head OF domestic establishment
cook! Think of posing the head establish
ment of which she has not learned the details!
Vacation time here and young girls are out
school, Let them be put to work Let them take
cares OF the household that have heavily the
mother of the house. Let them the
dishes and make themselves generally no than
they should do 1t will be good for them occupied
We 90 not know just what Mr. Bert Kennedy means by ad
vertsng that he will give prize of plate
biscuit and best loaf of bread baked exhibited
y far this fall We Judge, however that he "has
for ne has put in the rovso that the
be single In other words he to be for
wife and puts high value the ability is
his am he is not far young not
know how to cook should be ashamed man. What
nope for home which predes? good cook
is worth to home than musician literary
genius Indeed happiest are de-
void of these latter blessings but and
will be happy home which presides an
impossbiity
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13

During the visit of the Robertson
Yale party to Winthrop College, it
was the good fortune of Miss Will
helimna FAINT of this city to chap
erone through the buildings Mr. G.
C. Woodruff, the editor of the Litch-
field, Conn.,, Times. Mr.. Woodruff
is a man of wide reputation as hu-
morist and as writer and he seems
to have been very much pleased with
his visit to Winthrop for a few days
ago he sent to Miss Wilhelmina FAINT
on her graduating day a superb bou-
quet Of American beauty roses, the
like OF which cannot be found in this
state.--Anderson Daily Mail.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
We Solicit Your Orders

Every day this week for the fol-
lowing goods fresh from the factory.
Graham Flour in 10 pound bags,
Whole Wheat Flour in 10 pound bags
Instant Postum, Shredded Wheat
Biscuit, Cream of Wheat, Puffed
Rice, Pulled Wheat, Quaker Oats,
guaranteed free from bugs; Wheat
Hearts, Grape Nuts, Postum Cereal,
Jello and Jello Ice Cream Powder.
II it is good to eat, you will be
mighty apt to get it clean, fresh,
wholesome and just little cheaper
ct the Pure Food Store.
THE UNION GROCERY co.
Phone leo
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
HARD TIMES"

We hear much being said about "hard times" sort
habit that many people have Naturally pessmsc many
would preach hard times dollars twg all the
trees Every summer these walters about hard
heard in the land One blessed thing that nobody
pays much attention to them The mes
is tight starvation is ahead Everybody by time
that these calamity hoers plain everyday liars
t they nave distorted vision AS matter of
beg or steal for living It's that everywhere will be
so to the end of time We believe have always be-
ieved that who honestly little fear
hard times"
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
COME TO THE OCTOBER FAIR.

Every effort is being put forth make the success
this fall The attention of the
agricultural fair Farm products stock poultry pantry
plies, Union county fancy worn everything that will
stimulate and advance the agricultural interests
be emphasized The hearty cooperation
ed in these matters is solicited not d
recy indirectly interested in hem Let's pull
together for the biggest ceanest held
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
Barbecue July A.

will give a first class barbecue.
prepared by first class cook. at UNI
ion, on July 4. Get ready for a bio
dinner; it will help you enjoy the day.
3tpd j. w. Dredgers.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13

Occasionally a vain woman starts
to lay mp something for a rainy day
and begins with fancy hosiery
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
'Tis Well He Can.
Nashville Banner.)

Oh, wonderous bird is the pelican,
His beak holds more than his belican.
He takes in his beak
Food enough for week,
But I'm darned if I know how the
helican.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
More Important

"No woman knows how to drive a
nail"
"And what of that? Every woman
knows how to drive man any way
she wants him to CO."
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
Ice Cream Sumner

The Woodmen Of Putnam will give
an ice cream supper at Mr.. Miles
Malone's house on Saturday flight
the 14th.
M. West, Clerk j
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
Double Play.

Tim-did you get anything for
your vote.
Bil-A suffragette gimme kiss,
and me wife seed her do it and gim.
me q black eye.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
NOTICE

The w. o. w. circle will give an ice
cream supper at Mr.. Miles Malone's
residence on Saturday night, June ID.
The public is cordially invited.
JIM. West, Clerk.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 1913.
COME TO FOURTH JULY CELEBRATION.

The fourth day of July to be made pleasure
wholesome recreation in Union Preparations
the large number of visitors
that day. 1t is far off weeks Let
everybody plan to be here
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
DR.. Mitchell to Preach Sundav

DR.. s. c. Mitchell, Of Columbia,
win fill the pulpit of the First hap
tist church on next Sunday znornlng.
DR.. Mitchell needs no introduetioH to
the people OF Union, having chasAed
us on former ccasions. ~
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
Two Barhecues-

will give first class barbecue at
Union and Monarch on July a.
Delicious barbecue prepared by an
expert cook, will add to the pleasure
of the celebration.
81. Louis d. Smith.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
List of Advertised Letters for the

List of Advertised Letters for the
Weew Ending June 13, 1913.
|. S. Adams, David Bradley. Mrs.
Sallie Began, w. Fl. Caldwell, G. H.
Hughes, Mrs. Maggie Jones, Mr..
Mcmillan, 2; Mary o. O'Shields, Tom
Preslie, Rochell Petty, Miss Ada
Randals, Mrs. Lizzie Renwick, col.
Miss Flora Roach, Miss E. d. Smith.
Miss Emma Thomas, Johnnie Wealth
ers, John West, Alfred Worthy, Hen.
ry Young.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13
Chase & SanbOrn'S Tea

Sold only in moisture proof, dust
proof, and germ proof, packages. Ev-
cry package sold and guaranteed by
The Old Reliable" Our guarantee
means, "Your money is waiting for
you, for every package that fails to
give you perfect satisfaction" A
dozen varieties to select from, every
one the best kind. For iced Tea or
hot Tea, you run no risk when you
let your orders come our way. We
do our best to serve you well.
THE UNION GROCERY co.
Phone 100
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1913-06-13

No matter how silly a girl is, her
folks always expect her to mary
we'll
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1913-02-04
Give me insight into today and
you may have the antique and
future worlds.-Emerson.
BOOSTING FOR HOME.

The endeavor of every influence Is
naturally for it's home district. The
chamber of works for the
advancement of the interests of It's
local community; the newspaper
boosts for the region where it lives;
the merchant and the property-oWner
ton of the welfare of the town where
their interests lie. This attitude is nat
ural. II has been called selfish. If this
motive is selfish, then patriotism is sell
fish. 1t is selfish, then, for a man to
fight for his flag because it is his.
Whatever will advance the interests
of home, So long as it is honorable and
on the square, may be selfish, but it is
a high type of selfishness; it is the sort
of selfishness that makes for the bet
terment of towns, of counties and of
states. The man who doesn't boost for
his home town is a poor sort Of man.
There is nothing more natural for the
right-hearted man than that he take Off
his coat for the interests which are
closest to his rooftree.
There is always something which a
man can do for his home town, and he
is not doing his duty if he fails to
grasp every opportunity. There are
his own interests. He may be selfish
if he stands for those interests, but it
is-as we V saba pretty fine type
of selfishness. The man who INDUCES
in this sort of s~elfishness is pretty sure
to have Il clean conscience and to re-
cciVe the approval Of right-thlnfing
people.