Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-18

Let us pause a while and let
the light Of common sense pass
in review over this case. | know
that the rank and file of our cit
liens are willing to withhold
judgment until the last chapter
of the Frank case has been writ
ten
There is one fact-one unde-
niade fact-connected with this
case that lifts It from the realm
of mystery and places II in the
category OF just plain, dastardly,
ordinary. brutal murder. refer
10 the two notes which were
found by the body of little Mary
Phagan
Unquestionably. without any
Rratuituous additions, the person
that wrote those two notes killed
Mary Phagan. There can be no
doubt Of that, nor do ! think any
fair-minded and just person will
doubt il. ] wish that every Geor-
gia citizen had a copy of these
two notes. and could study them
for and by himself | think the
light of truth in this lamentable
affair would then begin to break
through
"Writer Of Notes Slayer"
The two notes form a piece OF
evidence which is in class by
Itself They can not be twisted
or ratified on the witness stand,
nor can any amount of third de-
gree coercion. star chamber ses-
sion or training make them
change what they indelibly Will
always proclaim TO the world
that the hand that wrote these
two notes tied the cord around
poor little Mary Phagan's neck.
The study of thes notes must
show the truth one can not
dodge 1t II he undertakes to look
at the matter fairly 1t is a case
OF where he who reads may
learn" the truth.
The study OF the notes brings
up another ridiculous, though
sinister element of the case--Jim
Conley. | am not going into Con-
ley's story in detail. for the facts
concerning him are too well
known to the general public for
me to dilate upon them. His tale
is replete with incongruities and
impossibilities.
His Acts Retray Him.
His acts. even according to his
own testimony on the tragic April
2Gth, 1918, are not of a nature
10 inspire the confidence and be-
lief of the reasonable thinking
human beings who aim to do jus
iice.
/ say with the assurance of my
innocence that the Truth, the ul-
innate Interchangeable Truth, that
must Vindicate me in the eyes of
the world, that the simple facts
show that Jim Conley's recital is
not alone a vicious lie, but was
impossible!
In the last analysis. the public,
seeing clearly through the maze
of contending and conflicting
emotions, will recognize the
Truth. and cry out for fair play,
and decenCy will be indicated.
Good people of the State of Geor-
gia will never he a party to a jul
dicial murder and stand aloof and
watch a man wrongfully done to
death. Truth must out. common
sense and deCency he victorious.
Stands by First Statement.
My statement at the Coroner's in
quest has never been changed,
disproven or challenged in even a
minor detail. and yet | am con-
demned on Conley's statement.
statement that has been altered
and changed to suit each new
phase in the working up Of the
case against me. Detective Scott
swore to this on the stand.
The lamentable conditions pre-
vailing at my trial were born of
excitement and sensation. ! feel
secure that the great mass of the
people will cry out for the full
measure of justice to be given
me and fair play meeted out to
me,
That is all ask. More do
not want
The Truth is on the march"
Will Ask Rehearins.
motion for Iehearing before IN
Supreme Court of Georgia will be tn
lext move in the desperate battle {
ave Frank from the gallows
This was indicated after confer
'nce "Wednesday between the lawyer
Who nave been fighting in the factor
superintendent behalf only a littl
ess than year.
MIR. Rosser. at the conclusion OF tn
conference. admitted that this wa
he most likely procedure. but Wa
oot willing 10 say that a definite de
.ision had been reached
Motion Will Defer Sentence.
a motion asking for a rehearin
Nill be submitted in writing to III
Supreme Court. This viii be don
probably within few days, and,
granted, will serve to stay the sen
.enCe 10 be pronounced by Judge Re
liill. ana may. in fact. obViate tn
necessity of reSentencing at tin
ime
In the event that Frank is brougt
before Judge Hill before any move
made by the oefenSe, he is expecte
again to receive the death sentnc
While some question has arisen as
" neither Judge Hill might not ser
lenCe Frank to life Imprisonment, Il
Judge is known to believe that he hs
only the right TO renew Judge Roam
original sentence of hanging.
Reports from the Tower Wednei
day morning said that Frank hs
slept well-as well as usual, and thi
means very well indeed. His wife
second visit Of the fateful day last,
until 1890 O'Clock. after which Il
prisoner retired.
Takes Usuah Exercise.
Apart from the unusual number
visitors. Tuesday was spent much
any other day by the prisoner. tt
BARRIERS visit was on schedule tim
He had his hair trimmed. in add
ton to the daily shave In the a
fevu4op he took hts dam, hhail axar,{