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Evening star., 1915-06-14
Governor of Georgia Listens to
Arguments Against Com
muting Sentence.
BRIEF is FILED TODAY
IN OPPOSITION TO PLEA
Proceedings Halted to Admit Peti-
tion by Atlanta Ministers in the
Defendants Behalf.

ATLANTA. Ga, June 14.-The hear
ing on Leo NJ. Franks plea for COM
mutation Of his death sentence to life
improsinoment was resumed before
Gov. Slaton here early today, and was
expected to be completed by night
When today's session opened Solicitor
Dorsey presented his brief against
Franks application and Immediately
began his oral argument in support
thereof
In his brief. which he read to the
governor. Mr.. Dorsey said he would
discuss the case on three points raised
by Franks attorneys: First that
Frank was not accorded a fair trial;
second. that the evidence did not show
the defendants guilt beyond a reason
able doubt. and third. that Judge L. S.
Roam, the trial judge. was not con-
vinced of the prisoners guilt.
No Antagonism Prior to Trial.
Regarding the first point, Mr.. Dorsey
said counsel never made any motion
for change of venue, and that there
was no antagonistic sentiment toward
Frank prior to the trial. There were
developments in the trial." he said,
which might have been calculated to
incense the people because Of the har-
rowing details of the crime. The state
supreme court, however, ruled upon
this point that there had been no show
ing by the defense that there had been
any demonstration In the courtroom
which could have been held to have de-
prived the prisoner of a fair trial"
Judge Roam himself, declared the So
Hcitor, said he had a fair trial The
record shows" he continued. the
demonstration by the crowd outside the
courtroom was not heard by the Jurors
and that there was nothing to justify
the allegation that the crowd in the
courtroom shouted to the jury, Hang
Frank, or we'll hang you.'"
Record in the Courts.
The state, federal and United States
supreme courts. SAID Mr.. Dorsey, held
that Frank had not been deprived of
anv right in that he was absent from
tho courtroom, at the request of the
,r;a1 Judge, when the verdict was re-
turned
The courts also held. he said, that al
LEGATIONS of mob violence were not
sustained.
A. this point Mr. Dorsey was inter-
,unted in order to allow Rev. C. B.
Wilmer, a local Episcopal minister, to
present a petition from Atlanta minis
tors urging Communication of Frank
sentence. DR.. Wilmer urged the gov
srnor to decide the case ION its mer-
ira and on justice. and without regard
to any form of prejudice" He offered
tbree reasons which. he said. justified
cnmmutation of sentence for Frank.
These were:
FIRST. the atmosphere of Atlanta be-
tore and during the trial.
second, the manner in which the evil
aance against Frank was obtained.
Thtrd. the reasonable doubt Of Frank 8
Guilt. which. he said. still existed.
Mr.. Dorsey's Reply.
Resuming, Mr.. Dorsey replied briefly
70 DR.. Wilmer. declaring that he felt
the state had a clear case against
Frank without using the testimony of
Evening star., 1915-06-14
Augustus Biesel Dies.

PARIS, June 14.-Augustus Biesel,
chief clerk Of the American embassy in
Paris, is dead. He was seventy four
years old.
Mr. Biesel had been employed at the
embassy since 1870. He had served un-
der thirteen ministers and ambassadors.
Mr.. Biesel was a man of high cultiya-
tion and possessed large circle of
friends, among them some Of the most
distinguished Statesmen and diplomats.
Evening star., 1915-06-14
Impressive, Simple Program
Marks Flag Day Celebration
at the Interior Department

Impressive yet simple ceremonies
marked the celebration Of Flag day
Al the Interior Department this after
hoon- Secretary Lane presided, and
The speakers were representatives of
each Of the eight big bureaus Of the de-
tartment. The exercises were held In
The interior court of the department
building
The salute to the flag was given by
the entire audience The presentation
Of the coiors made by a color
guard of the United States Engineer
Corps A section of the Marine Band
PLAYED number Of patriotic airs, and
chorus of 100 voices sang. The In
terror Department Glee Club sang the
''Recessiona1" The celebration ended
with the singing of THE Star Spangled
Banner by the entire audience and
chorus. while the Marine Band played
the accompaniment
The speakers were Lee T. Robson
general land Office, Isaac c. Foster. bu-
reau of Indian affairs; W. B. Pettus.
pension bureau: Fairfax Bayard pat
eiit office. Jasper l.. McBrien, bureau of
education, John B. Torbert geological
survey; +. b, Hoffman. reclamation
service, and Judge J. w. Thompson, bu-
Teau of mines.
Meaning Of Colors in the Flag.
The flag is a symbol" said Judge J.
". Thompson OF the bureau Of mines
Its colors represent traits that can
not be portrayed in words AS a ma
tional symbol, its color design repre-
senis the characteristics of people.s
government and of self-goyerned
people.
"All colors have. when rightly read,
an ethical meaning. Originally and
primarily. colors expressed the purest
religious sentiment. The Hebrews ap-
preciated this religious concept. and
gave the world the divinity. of colors.
The original significance of coIors was
not of mans creation. and like spirit
ual life this was transmitted: ana
from the myriad tints and combina
tons so transmitted there are prismed
into this national emblem the most
Significant, the most religious of all
colors-the red. the white, the blue.
The selection IL not merely euphonious,
Continued on Seventh Page.)
Evening star., 1915-06-14
Democrats Win in Portugal.

LISBON, June14. via Paris, ABS am
The general elections. held Sunday
passed without disorder. Returns from
Lisbon assure majority to the demo-
Gratis and a minority to the vevolu-
tionists. Reports from the provinces
give similar results.
Evening star., 1915-06-14
Physicians Gather at San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 14-Many
physicians from eastern and middle
western states are here to attend the
opening session today of the National
Eclectic Medical Association convention.
The American Society Of Tropical Medi-
cine opened a three-day convention. be-
ginning today. N
Evening star., 1915-06-14
nENETS OF THE REPUBLIC
EXTOLLED IN SPEECHES
Ceremonies Made More Impressive
by Reason of Crisis in For
eign Relations.
MAIN PROGRAM AT TREASURY
Secretary McAdoo Presides and Chief
Executive Delivers Address.
Exercises in Public Depart
ments and Schools.

Thousands OF American flags
f1oated over the city today in cele-
bration of the 138th anniversary
OF the adoption of the Stars and
Stripes by the Continental Con-
gress as the flag OF the nation.
Patriotic exercises, in which the
President of the United States,
members of his cabinet, other OF
fcials of the government and cltl-
zens of the District had promi-
nent part, were held at several OF
the executive departments and
bureaus and in the schools and
churches of the city.
Men, women and children who
attended the exercises pledged
their allegiance to their country
and their devotion to the flag.
The salute of the flag was given
by each assemblage. The cere-
anony was made more impressive
than in past years, due to the
erisis which this country is facing
h connection with its foreign re-
lations. Many of the speakers
dwelt upon the fact that at such
b time every true American, ma
tive born or foreign born, must
do his full duty by the country
and the flag.
Origin Of National Emblem.
The Continental Congress. June Il.
af77, adopted a resolution describing
the flag of the United States fol-
lows: That the flag of the thirteen
United States be. thirteen stripes. alter
nate red and white. that the union be
thirteen stars, white on blue field.
representing new constellation
The story goes that a year before this
resolution was adopted. Betsy Ross de-
signed with deft needle the Stars and
Stripes and that her design received
the approval of George Washington
On the other hand 1t is claimed that
Gen Washington submitted to Betsy
Ross the design which she executed.
The principal exercises today were
held on the south portico of the Treas
ury Department building, President
Wilson delivering an address and Sec
retary of the Treasury, McAdoo pre-
siding. Other ceremonies were held at
the Post Once Department. the Interior
Department. the bureau of engraving
and printing and In all the public
schools.
The observance of Flag day patri-
Otto organizations is to center largely
in the exercises tonight at the Church
of Our Father by the Womans Relief
Corps. Department of the Potomac
Every government building flew the
flag, and scores of business houses and
hundreds Of private residences were
decorated with the Stars and Stripes
Evening star., 1915-06-14
Mine Sinks British Steamer.

LONDON. June 1.-THE British
steamship Arndale Of 1858 tons gross.
has been sunk as the result Of striking
ia minA In the White sea.
Evening star., 1915-06-14
GEN. MACKENSEN MAKING
HARD DRIVE IN GALIClA
Berlin Announces He Has Occupied
Russ Positions Along the
Entire Front.
LEMBERG MAY HAVE RESPITE
Petrograd Thinks ro-German
Effort Has Been Abandoned Fol-
lowing Defeat Of We'd
nesday Night.

LONDON, June ID, 1888 pm,
Although the French would ap-
pear to be unrelenting in their Of
fensive work, which is netting
them slow progress in north
eastern France, the situation in
the eastern arena Of the war,
where the Austro-Germans are
straining every nerve to deliver a
crushing blow to the Russians,
remains of the utmost impor-
tance.
Official announcement was
made in Berlin this afternoon
that Gen. Won Mackensen has oc-
cupied the Russian positions
along the entire front of the
fighting from Cyerniawa to Sieni-
ava, in Galicia.
Now on Russian Soil.
No confirmation has yet been received
of the report that the Austro-Germans
have reoccupied Zurawna, but further
to the south they are across the River
Dniester and on Russian soil in Bess-
arabia.
Not for months past has there been
such general activity on the eastern
front. Checked at the center of the
Galician line. the Austro-Germans have
developed an offensive on both wings
at the same time. and they are starting
another battle in Poland to the north
Of Przasnysz.
Fighting in Baltic Provinces.
There is confused fighting going on
at the same time in the Baltic prov
inces, SO it may be said that the con-
tenders are at grips once more from
the Baltic to the Rumanian frontier.
The stand which the Russians have
been making recently in Galicia indi-
Gates to British observers that their
shortage of ammunition has been over
come. 1t was this shortage, according
to the belief here. that enabled the
across the country and take PrZemysl
in such record time.
Reports 10000 Killed.
The Austro-German attempt on Lem
berg has been abandoned. according to
the Petrograd correspondent of the
Daily News. The correspondent says
that with the defeat of Gen. Mackensen
Wednesday night Mackensen's army,
moving along the railway to Mosceska,
started an attack with three hours of
terrific artillery cannonade, to which
the Russians did not reply.
when the enemy infantry was with
in 200 yards of the trenches" the cor
respondent adds, the Russians opened
murderous fire and charged. They
took the enemy's front line along both
sides of the railway and remained
there. The Austro-German tried to
fortify their second line. but the Rus
slams, pressing on in great numbers
north and south, passed beyond a cross
fire from both ends and killed over
twenty thousand before dawn. when
the enemy began a disorderly retreat.
The Russians are still in close contact
with them and continue to fight"
Evening star., 1915-06-14
Mr.. Dorsey's Reply.

Resuming, Mr.. Dorsey replied briefly
+o DR.. Wilmer, declaring that he felt
the state had clear case against
Frank without using the testimony of
the negro James Conley. He offered in
Evening star., 1915-06-14
WEATHER.

Cloudy and somewhat cooler tonight
and Tuesday: light variable winds.
Temperature past twenty-four hours:
High. SO at 2:3O pm. yesterday; low.
SO. at 8 am. today.
i. For full report see page is.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12
LEAGUE STANDING

Wylam had but little trouble in de- feating Ensley by the score of goal to O. The first half was hard contest ed, Wylam being only able to score one goal and that came within five minutes of play of first half. The play during this half was about equally divided and when play was started in second half it looked like Ensley was going to get away with the Wy lamites. They forced the ball in Vivian territory for 15 minutes and bom- barded their goal but their strong defense withstood it.
 Drury missed the easiest chance of the day. After beating the Vivian back he shot the ball right to. the goalSeep- er's foot who cleared easily. The Wylam forward did some clever teamwork in the last 20 minutes of play and scoring four of their five goals They played rings around Ensley's back, who were unable to cope with them. After Wy lam scored their second goal it seemed to take the pep" out of the Ensley soocerites. The goals were scored by McMillen ?, Muir ?, Wilson l.
 Lineup; Wylam. G. Cordie, goal keeper; McCrorie Tregembo, fullback; Jones Strayhorn, R. Brown, halfback; T. Curdie, Muir, Wilson, McPhearson McMillen, forwards Ensley, Holt, goal keeper; Neill fullbaclz; Parkins, Nelson Mullen. halfback; Drury. Bishopp Pack, Tyson and Ross, forwards. Time of halves, 35 minutes; referee, Gill; more, Attendance, 200.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12
WOULD CORNELL. RELEASE SHARPE ID TAKE YALE: JOb? Ithaca Coach Is Signed to Contract for Four Years Yet-Rumor Causes
 Question

Ithaca, N. Y, December 11.-Shoud Yale ask Cornell to release Dr. Al Sharpe from his contract to coach Cornell teams, which has four more years to run, the request would not be granted, judging by the present state of mind of tine men in charge of football at Ithaca. A careful sounding of sentiment finds a unanimous opinion on this point. It has taken Cor nell 15 years to work out her football sal vation, and any attempt to disrupt the system would meet with strong opposi- tion, If not believed here that the con tinsency will arise.
 The football team will elect a captain next week at Q banquet to be given in it's honor by tie athletic association. All of the "C'' men will take part in the cleo ton. The discussion of candidates so far has not developed any great favorites, all though number of men are mentioned for the honor. If Cornell elects a man who will be a senior next year, and that probably will be done, the choice will lie between Mueller, fullback; Anderson right guard: Tillcy, guard and tackle, and Ecllley, right end. Tilley and Anderson have played for two years. Eck'ey and Mueller were subs last year, and played varsity football for the first time this year. The other varsity men who will be available next fall include Shiverick Giliies and Miller all sophomores. It is not thought probable that any of these three will be chosen captain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12
HILL AND BRENDA SET NEW RECORD IN WINNING RACE McNamara and Spears Fin ish SecOnd-The Final Hour Filled With
 Thrills

New York, December Hired Hill of Foston and Alfred Brenda of Australia, the American-Australian team, won the twenty-third annual slx-day bicycle race which closed at 10:05 o'clock tonight in Madison Square Garden.
 The final score was 2T70 miles and eight laps, which bettered by Ii miles and six laps the best previous mark, which was set by Goullet and Brenda in New York in 1914
 McNamara and Spears finished second, while Magin and Lawrence were tied with Thomas and Ryan for third place. The other teams finished in the following or Ger; Egg and Dupuy nfth Eaton and Madden, sixth; Walthour and Moran, sev- enth; Hanley and Halstead, eighth; Dro- bach and Corry, ninth; Seres and Linart, tenth and Mitten and Hansen, eleventh.
 The big crowd was tense with excite ment when the o'clock score was post cd and the riders began the series of 15 lap sprints. which was to decide the con- test under the Berlin scoring system The system was used instead of the usual last mile sprint Under it, the winner of sprint scored one point, second two points and so on down the list.
 McNamara and Spears actually won more srrints than any of the other teams, but a penalty of Il points added to their score put them in second place. The spec tatcrs were thrilled by the furious racing ct the final hour In spite of the speed, however, there were only two serious spills. Walthour was in both the miX- Ups but pluckily remounted and contin- ued riding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12
s. l. A. A. MEETING ENDS IN HARMONY
 WHEN ONE-YEAR RULE IS ABOLISHED
Auburn, Georgia and Tech Re-Enter Association Before Adjournment Southern Conference Formed By Displeased Members Rule Adopted In Regard to Summer Baseball. Walker Elected President

year rule by the s. I. A. A. at it's meeting last night. Organizers of the conference which decided to limit it's mem bership to 12 schools, stated at the convention that they would support the $. l. A. A. as well as the new organ ization and that conference members would be permitted to affiliate with the older association.
 Permanent organization of the con ference is to be effected at a meeting in Knoxville, Tenn, January 2S and 29.
 A new rule adopted today relating to summer baseball provided that a student who has been member of college a full year and met the scholarship require ments, may play summer baseball for his expenses on any team he may elect, provided the team is not member of a league recognized by the American sports guide.
 Another new rule prohibits association teams from playing any team resident in s. l. A. A. territory which has withdrawn from the association between the an- nual meetings.
 The convention voted to reconsider its action of yesterday in suspending Mer- cer university for the season of 1915-16 for playing it's football coach in a college game, and referred the case back to the executive committee to consider lighter penalty.
 The nominating committee submitted the names of w. M. Riggs of Clemson college, incumbent, and Dean Walker of the Mississippi A. and M. college for pres ident. The convention unanimously elect ed pr. Riggs, who thereupon resigned, stating he would be unable to devote the time to the position and declaring that
 it was a good time for him to step out, since harmony had been restored in the association. The convention accepted his resignation with a resolution of regret, and Dean Walker was chosen as head. Other officers elected were: Secretary treasurer. Edward T. Holmes, Gordon college, Gainesville, Ga; vice president for Georgia, Alabama and Florida, Prof. Harvey w. Cox, University of Florida vice president for Kentucky and Tennes- see, Prof. Walter Hullihen University of the south, Sewanee, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12
HENRV B. WAl.THAI|.l. COMING n 1DE:(|N Z "Blind Justice" Latest Of- fering in Which Local
 Actor Appears

Manager L. B. Leftwich offers an in- teresting programme at the Odeon Two for this week. Tomorrow he offers Henry B. Walthall and Eliza beth Burbridge in ''Blind Justice" On Tuesday Inez Bauer and Robert Ellis are featured in a kalem drama, '"The Glory of Youth
 Charles Chaplin returns to the Odeon Two on Wednesday in "Shanghaid" and with this great comedy will be shown a twc-part Vitagraph, "A Question of Right and Wrong" On Thursday a Neal of the Navy feature, "The Cavern of Death will be shown, with "The Faith of Sonny Jim" and "On the Eagle Trail. ''
 ITO the Vile Dust" another chapter of the noted Stingaree series, Is the offering for Friday with ''SnakeVille's Champion and a Hearst-Seig news.
 On Saturday G. M. Anderson will ap- pear in "Broncho Billy's Marriage" and Marguerite Courtot is also billed in 'The Secret Message MT. and Mrs. Sidney Drew will appear in a Vitagraph comedy, ,'"The Deceivers," and Mai Marsh and Robert Harron are booked in a Bograph reissue, Fate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12
JARED RECOVERING
 FROM |NJUP|ES Will Not Be Permanently Paralyzed-Hurt in Vol
 Vandy Game

Knoxville, Tenn, December n.-"Boy, do you know you are getting well? You are one in a milliont'
 This is what one of the physicians in attendance said to Bennett Jared a few oays ago, according to letter from Mrs. Mary A. Carroll of Nashville, received by the University of Tennessee authorities Monday. Mrs. Carroll is the mother of Alonzo Carroll, the great Tennessee foot ball player of 1914. She has been a con stant visitor to the bedside of the in- jured Tennessee player.
 Mrs. Carroll adds that Jared is now propped up in bed, and that the bed has been so arranged that he can look out at a window when he desires. few days ago one of the physicians very quietly slipped a needle into Jared's foot, and the young man jumped and yelled with pain. This is a sure indication that the paraly- sis is leaving his body, and improvement that is believed to indicate that it is merely question of time until the young man IS completely we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12
ANNUAL MEETING AMERICAN LEAGUE NEXT WEDNESDAY Predicted That Wholesale Trades of Prominent
 Players Will Take
 Place

Chicago, December 11.--Trades involv- ing well-known ballplayers and possible disposition of the problem of the Cleve- le nd club will be features of the Ameri- can leagues annual meeting here next Wednesday, it is predicted. The pro- gramme for the meeting contains nothing but routine business, according to league official but the trades suggested and set t.ement of Charles Somers' affairs, so far as they affect the Cleveland team, and the league generally, remain to offer in terest
 Rivals for the services of Frank Baker, now under contract to the Philadelphia club, will furnish the main excitement in the trading line. President Comiskey is jeans, it Is said, still hope to get him, and reports today from St. Louis indicate that the Browns will be among the bid ders.
 President Johnson was quoted today as saying the league would not in any way interfere with the disposal of Baker. The organization will leave the matter to Connie Mack of the Athletics, and to Baker, himself Baker is understood to be demanding a. high price for his ser vices.
 There is not much sentiment in favor of change in the opening or closing dates of the season, according to a. statement made at President Johnson's office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12
FEATURE PROGRAM
 AT THE PRINCESS
Hughey Mack and Flora Finch Are Billed in Vita graph Comedies

Manager E. H. Colley of the Princess theatre has the following programme to offer to his patrons the rest of the week, beginning tomorrow:
 Monday "Hughey at the Circus" a two-part Vitagraph comedy with Hughey Mack, Flora Finch, Nitra Frazer and Donald Mcbride; "The Baby and the Leopard" Selig drama with Edith John son and LaFayette Mckee and 'tThe Lone Game" with Bessie Learn and Rob- ert Walker. Tuesday, 'The Diamond From the Sky" with Irving Cummings and Lottie Pickford; Benjamin Bunter, Book Agent with William Shea and Templar Sake, and Crossed Wires, with
 Wednesday, ''The Reckoning Day." with E. H. Calvert, Elizabeth Burbridge ano Sidney Ainsworth, an Essanay feature and Almost King,'' with Bud Duncan and Ethel Teare.
 Thursday, "The Inner Chamber" a Lubin feature, with l.. c. Shumway, and '"The Blacks Mysterious Box" with an all-star cast, an Essanay feature.
 Friday, "The Golden Spurs" a Selig, with Bessie Eyton and Wheeler Oak man; When the Show Hit Water Town and "The Flower of the Hills, V with Leo Delaney Carolyn Birch and Denton vane, a vitagraph drama.
 Saturday, "The Hands of the Law, an Edison feature, with Bessie Learr and Edward Earle. and The Speed Kings" a Vim comedy with Walt Stull Robbie Burns and Ethel Burton.