New Britain herald., 1915-06-22
SAVIOR Of FRANK REMAINS IN SAFETY Georgia Mobs Leave Governors
 Home Undisturbed MAY MOVE TROOPS TONIGHT
Near-Beer saloons Allowed to Re Open--No Crowds Assemble in Streets Three MiIitiamen Hurt in Demonstration Last Night

Demonstration Last Night.
 Atlanta, Ga, June 22.-- While the militia still was on guard at Cover nor Slaton,s country home, quiet pre- vailed both there and in this city to- day and there was no indication If repetition of the exciting scenes of yesterday and last night, which fol- lowed announcement of the commu- l tation of Leo M. Franks death sem In the city the near-beer saloons, l closed by the sauthorities yesterday, were allowed to reopen this morn ing.
 No Crowds in Streets.
 There were no crowds in the streets
 At the governors home it was stated that the militia probably will be with drawn tonight
 Two battalions of Georgia militia and the governors Horse Guard troops under the personal, command of Adiu- tant General Nash early today were pa- trolling the country estate of Governor slaton, neer here The troops had been called out after crowd of sav-i eral hundred men and boys had marched there late last. night ai1,i made 9 demonstration in protest against the continuation of Leo M Franks death sentence to life impris- onment
 Hud Missiles at Troops. The crowd was quickly dispersed by the soldiers after the governor had declared the zone within half mile
 of his home under martial law. When first ordered to leave some of the demonstrators hurled missiles at he soldiers and called to them to shoot Two officers and private were slight ly hurt. No shots were fired, the soldiers advancing, with fixed bay onets. No civilians were injured. The appearance of the crowd fos- lowed several s stEeAtrcorner gatlaete ines at the center of the city. At first only a few score started for tho Slaton estate. but the number in- creased as the march Of four miles continued.
 Win Protect Frank.
 Governor Slaton was surrounded by 9 few personal friends who previous ly had been dAputizcd by Sherfff Man gum at the governors residence. Three battalions of militia had been assembled at the armory early in the night in preparation for any eventuality. Just before midnisift orders came to Major Carton to move his battalion to the governors home, and the soldiers were hurried away in automobiles. While the crowd out side shouted, the, governor conversed with friends and took steps to pro- tect Frank at the Georgia prison farm at MiHedgevilIe.
 The sheriff at that place was di- rected over the long distance tele- phone to keep in touch with the gov ernor in the vent of any signs Of crowds gathering there.
 More Troops Called Out.
 After midnight, report were re- eeived of crowds coming from nearby ] towns and second battalion of in fantry and the Governors Horse Guards were called out "A cordon of 1 troops was thrown around the estate 1 and outposts were stationed to report l any movement of crowds in the sur | rounding territory None was seen.
 Increase Guards for Frank. 4 5. sAIilledgeyille, Ga. June 22.-Ai- though officers at the state prison ! was learned from reliable sources have been increased since Leo NJ Franks arrival There has been no request made for state troops
 There was no disturbance at the prison last night. Warden Smith said that Frank would be assigned to work probablyyin the cotton or corn fields. r af f ' A l,i