Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-19

His Review OF Case.
Let us pause a while and let
the light OF common sense pass
in review over this case. l know
that the rank and file OF our cit
izens are willing to withhold
Judgment until the last chapter
of the Frank case has been writ
ten.
There is one fact--one unde-
nlable fact-connected with this
case that lifts It from the realm
of mystery and places it in the
category OF Just pain, dastardly,
ordinary, brutal murder. ] refer
to the two notes which were
found by the body OF little Mary
Phagan.
Unduestionably, without any
gratuituous 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 VIII
doubt IT. I 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 a class by
itself. They can not be twisted
or ratified on the witness stand,
~ rd
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 those
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 fl If he undertakes to look
at the matter fairly. II 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 we'll
known TO the general public for
me to dilate upon them. His tale
is replete with incongruities and
impossibilities.
His Acts Betray Him.
His acts, even according to his
own testimony on the tragic April
2eth. 1918, are not of a nature
TO 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
impossiblel
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 vindicated.
Good people OF the State of Geor-
gia will never be party to a tu-
dicial murder and stand aloof and
watch a man wrongfully done to
death. Truth must out. common
sense and decency be 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 l am con-
demned on Conley's statement, a
statement that has been altered
and changed to suit each new
phase in the working up of the
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 l do
not want!
The Truth is on the march,"
Will Ask Rehearing.
A motion for q rehearing before tn
Court of Georgia will be III
next move in the desperate battle I
save Frank from the gallows.
This was indicated after confer
ence Wednesday between the lawyer
who have been fighting in the factor
behalf only a littl
less than a year,
Mr.. Rosser, at the conclusion OF III
admitted that this wa
the most likely procedure, but wa
not willing TO say that a definite dc
cision had been reached.
Motion Will Defer Sentence.
A motion asking for a rehearin
will be submitted in writing to Ii
Supreme Court. This will be dor
probably within a few days. and,
granted. will serve TO stay the ser
tence to be pronounced by Judge BE
Hill, and may, in fact. obviate Il
necessity of a resentencing at tn
Ime
In the event that Frank is brougl
!. .efore Judge Hill before any move
made by the defense, he is expect,
gain to receive the death sentnc
While some question has arisen as
whether Judge Hill might not SCI
teIce Frank 10 life Imprisonment, u
judge is known TO believe that he h,
only the right TO renew Judge Roam
original sentence of hanging
Reports from the Tower Wedne
day morning said that Frank h;
slept well-as we'll as usual. and tn
means very well indeed. His wife
second visit of the fateful day last
until 1890 o'clock, after which 4
prisoner retired.
Takes Usual Exercise.
Apart from the unusual number
visitors. Tuesday was spent much
any other day by the prisoner. T
BARRIERS visit was on schedule tin
He had his hair trimmed. in add
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