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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-01
AFFIRMS HIS INNOCENCE
FRANK ISSUES ANOTHER STATE
MENT AND REVIEWS CASE.
Declares He Was Prosecuted Wrong
fully and GrOtesquely. Vigorous
ly DenOunces Jim COnIey.

ly DenOunces jim COnley.
ATLANTA.-L. NJ. Frank. under
sentence of death for the murder here
in April, 1913, of Mary Phagan, to-
day gave out a statement to the pub
lie declaring his innocence of the
crime and reviewing the circum-
stances surrounding his trial and the
legal steps taken to obtain for him
rehearing or the setting aside of
the verdict. Franks statement was
issued from his cell in the Fulton
county Jail, where he has been con-
fined since his arrest several days
following the discovery of Mary Pha-
CANS body in the basement of the
pencil factory of which Frank was
superintendent.
Never Reviewed.
He declared he has been prose
cuted wrongfully and grotesquely for
a crime of which | have no knOwl-
edge" and mentioned that in all the
steps taken for a new trial the ques-
ton of his guilt or innocence has new
er been reviewed by the higher
courts, but only the legality of the
proceedings have been considered.
The statement relates briefly the
action of Frank on the day the muir
der was committed and the prisoner
then turns to vigorous denunciation
of James Conley, negro, who was
employed as a sweeper at the pencil
factory, and who was the prOsecu-
tons principal witness. COnley is
now serving a years prison sentence
upon conviction last February as an
accessory after the fact to the Pha-
gan girls murder.
1T was not shown" the statement
declares, that Jim Conley, who had
long police court record, had Meth
er the motive to conceive the crime
nor the opportunity to commit it.
Before you can take this Negroes word
he must show that he himself is in
nocent."
Frank closes his statement with
reiteration of his declarations of his
own innocence and with further
charges against the veracity of Con-
ley.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-01
Notice, Debtors and Creditors

All creditors of the estate of Mrs.
NJ. F. Davis, late of Terrell county,
Georgia, deceased, are hereby notified
to render in their demands to the
undersigned according to law, and all
persons indebted to said estate are
required to make immediate pay
ment This November End, 1914.
G. w. JOHNSTON, Elk cutor Estate
of Mrs. NJ. F. Davis, deceased.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-01

presiding elders, $26,304; preachers
in charge, $219,S04; support of bish-
ops, $3,638; number of churches,
500; parsonages, POP; value of par
sOnages, $448.250; Indebtedness on
parsonages, ST., sos; district parson-
ages, 8; value, $4,000; indebted
ness, $2,3 $40; churches damaged dur
ing year, 8; amount of damage, ST.
1885, insurance, $888, 545; premiums
paid, $4,763.
J. H. Therald of Columbus was
elected Sunday school evangelist and
w. B. Stubs of Savannah was re-
elected leader of the conference lay
men. POmpeii Flanders of Kite was
located at his own request.
A message of greetings and broth
erIy love was ordered sent to Baron
T. H. Yum, who is confined in a Ko-
rean Jail on a charge of religious ac-
tivity.
Where shall the next conference
be held?" was asked by Bishop
Gambler. Dawson, brownsville and
Cordele were nominated. The first
two withdrew in favor of Cordele,
which place was unanimously chosen.
Debate Temperance report.
A spirited debate occurred in the
adoption of the temperance report.
Drs. A. NJ. Williams and w. n. Aims
worth bitterly fought the paragraphs
of the report that endorsed the pOlit-
ical activities of the Woman's Christ
ian Temperance Union. They de-
clared the tendencies of the union
appeared to be drifting towards wO-
mans suffrage, which they opposed
with all their heart and mind. The
report as finally adopted endorsed
the Womans Temperance Union only
so far as they engaged in temperance
work.
A resolution was adopted assessing
the conference two cents per member
for the support of the American BIZ
BILE Society.
Report on Orphans Home.
Rev. j. A. Smith, superintendent
of the South Georgia orphans home,
located at Macon, made report of the
years work at that institution. Mr..
Smith reported that 1877 children are
now in the home, and that the home
is in splendid condition. During the
ulSLOIJ VI the uOI1S VI II JSoIl . hO
reported that 2,732 children had
passed through the home and that,
so far as could be learned, only seven
boys had ever been convicted of any
crime, and only FIVE girls had gone
wrong.
Rev. ]. NJ. Bass, conference evan
gelist, reported that during the year
he had conducted twelve meetings,
preached 595 sermons, and had re-
ceived into the church 648 persons.
By vote of the conference a mes
sage of greetings was sent to Rev. w.
J. Callahan. missionary to Japan,
who is now confined by sickness at
a Battle Greek sanitarium.
Five Cents For Silence"
Bishop Gambler was vexed in spirit
because the brethren would not keep
quiet while he talked. After appeal
ing to them a time or so for quiet
ness he finally proposed: "Breth-
rem, if you will stop talking for a few
minutes l will give you five cents;
and if that is not enough l will add a
copper to it, The brethren kept
quiet afterwards.
Bishop Gambler called the question,
Are all the preachers blameless in
their life and character" and their
names were called one by one. Moth
ing against him." was declared of
/ each man as his name was called and
/ he made his report.
The appointments were then read
and the conference adjourned.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-01
HALF MILLION DECREASE.
October Business of Central of GeOr-
gia Suffers Badly.

Because of the war and the bust
ness depression incident to it a de-
crease of 55S,2S813 in operating
revenues of the Central of Georgia
railway is shown in report just
made public.
The road has been alive TO the sit
uation, however, and decreased the
operating expenses for the same pc
Rod by $224,94O.10.
The war is wholly responsible for
the condition. it is pointed out. This
is a fair indication of how it is has
affected railroads in Georgia.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-01
PUT 1T IN HER STOCKING.
And Forgot All About 1t, But the
Clerk Found 1t.


A salesman in an Atlanta shoe
store is not worrying about where
his Christmas money is coming from.
Several days ago he sold lady a
pair of shoes. Next day she returned
them, claiming they we're too tight
She got her money back and an
nounced she was leaving the city.
When the salesman tried to put the
shoes back in stock he discovered
silk stocking crumpled up in the
toes of one of them. He was about
to throw the hosiery in the fire when
he discovered something else. 1t was
a roll of currency, seventy dollars
That was several days ago, and he
has not yet had a complaint from the
customer, whose name he did not
learn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-01
A Remarkable Offer.

I will sell white men small farms
on 5 years time and accept one-third
of crop each year as purchase money.
]. ]. LITTLEJOHN, Albany, Ga.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1914-12-01

When Atlanta men get to be 80
years of age they select their wives
by mail. Too old to see and too deaf
to hear, so it's probably just as well
one way as another.
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
Sunday School Convention.

The Sunday school convention held
at Naylor last week BY the Ripley
County Sunday School Association.
vas one of the best ever held since the
organization was made, both in num-
bers and interest in the work. There
we're Representatives from 20 Of the
Sunday schools present and 81 dele
gates IN all, nine Of that number re.
presenting the schools Of Naylor. The
program wac one Of the very best and
was presented as prepared. Miss
Beard was prSsentas the representa-
tive Of tie State Association and made
elegant talks on many Of the subjects
brought up for discussion.
The next convention will be held at
Ripley Chaple, on the Skates ferry
road about two miles south Of town.
L. P. Whitwel was elected presid ent
John White, vice president and Chas,
L. Ferguson, secretary -treasurer. An
executive committee consisting Of Rev.
A. Hutton, ]. Frank Klenn and DR.. G.
H. Martin was elected, and a number
Of worKlng superintendents named.
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
TATED.A.R. ELECTS
Meeting at Springfield Indorses
ST. Louis Woman for
viCe.President
MRS. SALISBURY REELECTED
Conference Favors Mrs. Story for Na-
tional Presldent--List Of Other
Officers Chosen.

Mrs Samuel Mcknight Green OF 81,
Louis was designated as Mlssouri's
nominee for vice president general Of
the D, A. r., at the national congress
of the organization at Washington
next spring. The state conference OF
tue D. A, r., which closed al Spring
field after a two day session. also re-
elected Mrs. Mark Salisbury OF Spring,
field state regent. Other officers were
elected as follows:
Mrs. Herbert A. owens, st. Joseph.
state vice regent; Mrs. ]. H. Crewd'
son, Louisiana. state secretary; Mrs,
Ralph Hollopeter, Kirkwood, state
treasurer: Mrs George p. Macfarlane.
st. Louis honorary state regent The
secretary and treasure were electea
for twoyear terms,
The convention unanimously indors-
ed Mrs. William Cummings Story.
president-general Of the national So
ciety. for reelection. The convention
was addressed by Mrs. Walter MeNah
Miller Of Columbia, and Mrs. Emily
Newell Blair of Carthage on suffrage
topics,
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
ST. LOUIS LIVE STOCK
MARKET.

Special report to Ripley County Democrat
National Stock YsrdsTlll., Nov 13, ID.
Receipts have been more liberal here
this week but the demand has been
good with values steady to strong.
Iowa, fed western lambs topped at So 20
$s.25 with best natives selling at 81.
Fat ewes sold at I,25; Gamers and
choppers So to 81 80; bucks $4.25.
Cattle receipts $500, Killing cattle
sold fully steady today and not over 10
to i5c lower than the high time OF las,
week. stock cattle we're unstable ex.
eept to killers and IL was hard TO tell
Just where the market was on that class
Of stuff.
Hog receipts $500. Some early busi-
mess 10 small local packers was 10 to15c
lower at $3.50 However, bulk Of the re-
csipts were unseld with bids % to i0c
lower with pigs domoraliEed.
Owing to the Federal quarantine
placed on shipments Of live stock yes-
terday, nothing can be shipped out Of
the yards. This may last but a few days
UAder the circumstances everything
must be sold 70 packers here and It Il
best to hold thin stun back.
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
Why The YOUTHS COMPANION SHOULD
BE In EVERY FAMILY.

"If could take only paper, " said
the late Mr.. Justice Brewer OF the
Supreme Court, 'it would be The
Youths Companion-a little OF every
thing in nutshell, and unbiased" The
Companion is a family paper in the
completest sense. 1t provides reading
that, without failing to interest the
young, still interests the mature. 1t
unites young and old through their
common enjoyment II delightful Fiction
agreeable miscellany, and the clear
exposition Of public question.
So carefully is it edited, 20 varied are
its contents, that it would eaisly supply
family with entertaining fiction, up
to. date information and wholesome fun,
il no other periodical entered the honse,
II you are not familiar with The Com
panion as it is today, let US send you
sample copies and the Forecast for
1915.
New subscribers who send $500 for
the Eity-two issues Of 1915 will receive
free all the remaining issues OF 1915,
besides copy of The Companion Home
Calendar for 1915.
The Youths Companion.
l44 Berkeley Street, Boston. Mass.
New subscriptions received at this office
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
Foot Ball Game.

The foot ball game played last Satur-
day at the Bluff, between the high
school teams of this city and the Bluff,
resulted in victory for the Bluff team
by a score of SO to 0, The Doniphan
boys played good game but lacked in
practice and force, as the Bluff boys
were heavier and had better UNDER
standing Of the fne points OF the game
through playing and practice. Quite a
number besides the players went over
and witnessed the game. Other games
have been scheduled between ,he Bluff
team and also with the Corning team,
and our boys are practieing every eve-
ming after school with the intention OF
putting up a winning 6gnt in the
games to come.
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
Death of Warren Williams.

Warren Williams, father OF Mrs. g.
ID. Stanton, died at his home at Anti
och, Illinois, last Friday, at 2 o'clock in
the morning, and was buried there on
Saturday last. Mr. Williams came to
this county several years ago and pur-
chased considerable land and made
his home in this county. living
with his daughter, Mrs. Stanton. He
was possessor of considerable means,
and not only invested in real estate
here but improved it after making the
purchase. He had been i'll for the past
year or two, from the infrmities Of old
age, having been born 70 years ago. He
was a veteran of the civil war, and drew
a good pension, as he saw much service.
He was a pleasant old man to meet and
a good citizen and made host Of
friends here.
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
SIX RACE FOR OZARK LAND
Last rlllabie Tract in Missouri ooes
to the Owner Of the Fastest
Automobile.

A spectacular race by six contest
ants for 100 acres Of government land
fifteen miles east OF oldheld, Christian
county, was won by H. r. Wann. a
Springfield real estate dealer. when
he raced up to the United States land
office there In an automobile and made
affidavit that be had complied with
the federal requirements By personally
visiting the tract. He was permitted
to cash enter the land at sl.25 an
acre. Wann said the land is worth
easily $40 an acre.
The land, which had bees home
steaded, had Just been relinqulshed.
Three men applied for plats Of the
tract and left to inspect it. two going
by train and ane afoet. Wann and
two others secured plats eaRly the
next morning and each with his Wit
aessas started In automobiles. Wann's
highpowered machine soon distanced
his competitors. He met them again
several miles from the tract on his
way back to Springfield.
The round trip Of 1870 miles was
made In six hears. large part Of the
distance over roads that bad aeseF
beea Travelled by an automobile be
fcre This was the oaly tillsele traus
let la the public domain p Alssoau-
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
MlSSOuRrS REyEEuE TAX
State Contributes Ever increasing
Sums to support Of Uncle Sam
Each Year.

Year by year the mountaflssouri
pays into the United States treasury
rs internal revenue increases, a fas
which emphatically demonstrates that
the state is continually progressing as
a commercial and manufacturing com
monwealth. Information just furnish.
ed the Bureau Of Labor Statistics. In;
tended for the 1914 Missouri Red
BOOK given publicity by Commissioner
John 7. Fitzpatrick. reveals that ir
the fiscal year which closed June 80.
1914. Missouri turned into Unele Sans
eotfe-s sls,3sl.sls. compared 10 sla.-
470.fls for the fiscal year Of 1919.
and si2,Os9.s2l for 19li-1Si all of
which goes TO meet the costs Of a gov
srnment which Is 50 great that iis
annual xpenses exceed ons billion
dollars.
urele Sans Aisaourt COLLECTIONS for
the fiscal year Just closed break ell
rEss records, ; condition partly due
" the aew individual income tax.
wealthy citizens ma othefa OF fhis
sia.e who hare Ar ,n-ome exs adir Z
,sfeo yeer sar s.rsle rea ard s., i,aea
Tor married men. haYiDs raid q re
United sssses In the twelTs msaths
ending Ipae q last. tes1.ess.
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
Circuit Court Docket.

Circuit court will convene next Mon.
day. There is not very large docket
though there are more cases than US
ual, go in number, besides case or two
that will be docksted for trial at the
term by motion. OF the cases docket
ed 10 are divorce cases, II are criminal
cases, and the remainder, 80 are law
and equity cases.
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
A TEXAS WONDER.

The Texas Wonder cures kidney and
bladder troubles, dissolTes gravel, cures
diabetes, weak and lame backs, rheu-
matism, and all irregularities Of the kid
neys and bladder In both men and wo-
men. Regulates bladder troubles In
children. II not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt Of 81 %.
One small bottle 10 two months treat
ment, and seldom fails to perfect cure,
Send for testimonials from this and
other states. Dr.. y. W. Hall. 2o26
Olive street, ST. Louis. No. Sold h1
druggists. sobzs.
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06

John NJ. Dean who represents the
Standard Printing Co., in this part Of
the state, was here last Saturday seeing
has friends. He called in at the county
clerks Office and chatted a few minutes
and as he started to go out, Uncle Bill
Lscksy called TO him, "John, ! see tnat
Germans are firing on United States
vessels" Dean turned around and
came back and replied, "Well, is that a
fact, hadn't noticed anything of it In
the papers. Wonder if it won't get
Uncle sam mixed up in the wars"
"oh, no." said Uncle Bill, ~ guess
ihey have been firing on our vessels for
some time--I mean snOveling coal into
the furnaces Of our steam ships"
Dean looked at him q minute and said: /:
"Uncle Bill, I'm soft; bite at any
thing; and hunting through his pock-
cts found a cigar and handing IL over
said. "HaEe a snOke and try The next
fellow"
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
Keep Yosr stomach And
Liver Healthy

A vigorous Stemaeh, psrfsct working
Liver and regular acting Bowels Is
guaranteed II yon viii use Lr. Klng's
New Life pills. They insure good d.
Restlon, correct Constipation and have
an excellent toaie effect on the whole
system -PaEify geur blood and rid you
of al body poisons thFeagh he Rowels.
0nly 25c At your Druggist.
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06
The Republic Specialists

are coming to Doniphan the coming
week TO "do" Current river and other
interesting features Of the vicinity.
These gentlemen are famous artists, as
writer and sEe,cher and will be accord
ed hearty welcome.
Ripley County democrat., 1914-11-06

We are agents for G.. Young & Sons, the famous
st. Louis Florists, Cut Flowers, Bulbs, Shrubery.
Seeds etc. Leave us your order. Call for cata-
logues and prices.
Buy Victrola, keep the boys and girls interest
ed in music. Nothing will add more to hense
than good music The Victrola gives you the very
best that money can buy And acquaints you with
the Artists of the world and furnishes you with
the worlds best music, at prices that any one can
afford
Call at our store and get catalogue prices, terms
etc., on Victrolas.
Our line of Holiday Goods and Novelties will be
open in few days, and we insist on you coming
in and see what we have to offer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22
FIRING ON u. S. S. LAUNCH Is TO WARN OF MINES
NEGRO MANIAC AT LARGE
Adds Another to Hts List OF victims
in Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. November
21.-D. A. Ron!n. small grocery mer-
chant In what is known as Tannery
Flat. was shot and. II is believed,
fatally injured nt an carly hour this
morning by n negro, supposed to be
the same negro who assassInated w.
II. Thomas. a grocery merchant in
South Chattanooga, on Thursday
night, and fatally wounded w. n.
Agncw. a butcher OF the Same local
ity, Tuesday morning. Agnew died
last night.
Previous to this n negro night watch
man for one of the large factories
was assassnated. and attempts wero
made to Kill several other watchmen.
All Of these crimes arc credited to a
supposed murderous negro maniac.
who has so far cludcd the combined
efforts OF the police. detective and
shcriff's forces. Thesc frequent mur-
dcrs has caused reign of terror In tn Q
suburban districts, and II the perpe-
traitor Is caught, lie may meet sum-
mary punishment. az there is much
talk OF mob violence.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22
LEAPS TO HIS DEATH
General Manager of Defuncf Firm
Commits Suicide.

NEW YORK, November civil
liam L. Bostleman. general manager
OF the commission brokerage nrn OF
Frederick Probst & Co, which failed
last week for approximately $1,000
900. committed suicide to-day by leap
ing five stories from the FIRMS offices.
in a downtown skyscrapcr
Richard Il. Dwight, attorney for the
firm. said Bostleman had been ques-
toned about alleged irregularities.
The coroner found In the office an en-
relopc addressed to Mrs. Bostleman,
containing this note: Good by,
sweetheart. kiss tho babies and
father. could not help IT,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22
INVESTIGATION BEGINS
American Stenmer Charges Germans
with Violation of Neutrality.

SANTIAGO, CHILE. November 2!--
The American steamer Sacramento. un-
til n few months ago the German
steamer Alexandria. has put into Val
paraiso with story charging viola
tion of neutrality. The Sacramento
left San Francisco for Valparaiso lily
ing the Stars and Stripes October is.
Captain jacobson declared his steamer
was seized on the high sea by n FER
man uarship, taken to Juan Fernandez
Islana, belonging to Chile, and Obliged
to tUrN over his provisions and $3.50
ttra of coal. An investigation mas been
tcwr:.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-11-22
FATE IN WHITMAN's HANDS
BECKER May Have to Appeal to New
Governor for Communication OF Pardon.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.l
NEW YORK, November 21.-Unless
all signs fail, Charles S. Becker, now
in the deathhousc at Sing Sing. Will
have to appeal to Governor Charles s..
Whitman for Communication OF his death
sentence or pardon In case the Court
of Appeals sustains his conviction.
There seems to be no possibility that
the court Will reach the Becker case
before January !. and on that date
Mr.. Whitman. who. as district attor-
ney. conducted the two becker trials
and twice obtained sentence OF death,
will take tho oath of office as Cover
nor.
AS a result Of Mr.. Whitman's ef-
forts. the four gunmen convicted as
aids of Becker. Lefty Louie" "Gyp
the Blood" "Dago Frank" and
Whitley Lewis" wcro electrocuted
last spring. AS Governor. Mr.. whit
man may have to speak the final word
as to whether Becker may have to go
the same way as the four gunmen.