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•S .* '.d J* J* Jlf Jt jt J» * J» Official Organ Thomas County Why Wait? Send in Your Subscription NOW. SEMI-WEEKLY EDITION VOL. I. Xo. 64. THOitASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, AUGUST SO, 10J3. *1.00 PER ANNUM. SENTENCED TO HANG FRIDAY OCTOBER TENTH PRONOUNCEMENT THIS MORNING BY JUDGE ROAN, AND ONLY TIME DEFENDANT FLINOHE D WAS ON THE DEATH WORDS— MOVE FOR NEW TRIAL, EMBODYING MISTRIAL CONTENTION, SAID TO HAVE BEEN MADE—NEWT LEE, THE NEGRO IN. VOLVED AT FIRST, HAS BEEN FREED, BUT CONLEY HAS BEEN HELD IN JAIL, PENDING FURTHER ACTION. Atlanta, Aug. 20.—The sen. tenre of death was today, pro. nounced upon Leo M. Frank, who was convicted yesterday of the murder of Mary lMiagan. Tlie date for the execution was set for October tenth. Shortly before the death sen- tenee was pronounced, Frank's counsel moved for a new trial on the ground that several popu lar demonstrations had preju diced the case against Frank. October fourth was the date set for the argument of this mo tion. Frank's demeanor while Us- teniag to the reading of the death sentence was as composed as" ho has been during the long trial, and only whan Jndge Roan reached,the last words, did the prisoner' show any evidence of nervousness. Frank's steps faltered notices, bly when he was removed from the court room to his cell in the Fulte.n County Tower. FRANK’S MOTHER AND WIFE ABSENT WHEN SEN. TENCE PASSED. Neither Sirs. Leo. M. Frank, nor Mrs. Rae Frank, wife and mother, respectively, of the pris oner were present when the death sentence was pronounced this morning. Both of them sat with the prisoner in the court room throughout the trial. Newt Lee, the negro night watchmnn at the pencil factory where the crime was committed, was released today. He lias been under arrest since April 27th, anil was one of the wit* nesses at the trial. James Conley, the negro swceiier at the pencil factory who told the jury that he helped Frank dispose of the Itody, Is still under arrest, on the origi nal charge of suspicion. Atlanta, Aug. 20.—I.eo M. Frank, convicted late yesterday afternoon ol the murder of 14-year-old Mary Phagnn, showed no visible signs of emotion when Informed that ho had been found guilty. The factory superintendent’s wife, with him when the message was delivered, col lapsed. More than an hour before Frank was notified, the Jury’s verdict of murder In the first degree was re ceiv'd with a noisy demonstration by a crowd estimated at more than 2,000 persons, jamming the streets. All spectators were excluded from the court room before the final ver dict was announced. By agreement of counsel the pris oner was permitted to remain in his cell at the county jail. Only law yers, court officials and newspaper men heard the verdict rendered. At 4:56 o’clock Foreman Win- burne read the verdict. It contain ed no recommendation for clemen cy. As fhe news was flashed to the crowd outside there was loud cheering. Mounted policemen rode through the crowd to disperse It. but the demonstration continued unabated. Solicitor Dorsey, who conducted the prosecution, was the first person to leave the court room. As he stepped Into the Btret, he was lifted to the shoulders of several men and carried for more than a hundred feet through the shouting throng. On account of the demonstration, Judge Roan announced that he would not sentence the prisoner un til later, possibly today. The Judge was also cheered as he left tho court room. Counsel for the defendant an nounced that a motion for a new trial would be made Immediately. Judge L. S. Roan’s charge to the Jury, delivered Immediately after he had overruled a motion of the de fense for a mistrial, was terse and direct. With reference to "reasona ble doubt," he said: "You are not compelled to And from the evident his guilt beyond any doubt, but beyond a reasonable doubt, such a doubt as grows out of the evidence or for the want of evi dence; such a doubt as a reasonable and Impartial man would entertain about matters of the highest Impor tance to himself, and after nil rea sonable efTorts to ascertain the truth. This does not mean a fanciful doubt, one conjured up by the jury.” During the trial, much stress was placed by both sides on the question of Frank’s character. Judge Roan charged the Jury that whllo evl- WILSON TALKS TO LAID BARE THE PROPOSALS OF PEACE WHICH WERE OFFER ED TO MEXICO AND THE RE- PLY WHICH WAS MADE TO LIND. Washington, Aug. 27.—President Wilson appeared in person before Congress today and laid before the world the details of the United States' efforts to bring about peace In Mexico. The actual facts concerning Huer ta’s rejection ol tne peace propos als, and the policy to be pursued by this government, were made public for the first time. The position of the United States was announced to be that-no armed Intervention would be undertaken, but a strict neutrality forbidding the exportation of arms and munitions of war from the United States to Mexi co will be observed. Under no circumstances will there be partisans of either party, oe con stitute ourselves us a virtual, umpire. The President urges all Ameri cans to Rave Mexico at once, and government officials will assist them to get away In every way possible, In this connection the President said, "Let every one in Mexico, who assumes to exercise any authority, know that this government shall vigilantly watch the fortunes of those Americans who can’t get away, and shall hold those officials respon sible for their sufferings and losses to a definite reckoning.” Negotiations for friendly media tion are open to a resumption at any time, either upon the Initiative of the United States or Mexico. Accompany the President’s mes sage was tlie reply of the Huerta government. It was written by For eign Minister Gamboa, and was re ceived by the Mexican Ambassador at Washington. tary assistance Is given the Rebels, and there will be no unconditional recognition of the Huerta Govern ment." The President urged a strict ob servance of the neutrality laws, and said, "see that no material, or mone- Presldent Wilson then read bis Instructions to Lind. In which he! said "AH America cries out for a set-1 tlement of conditions In Mexico." A satisfactory settlement seems to be conditioned on the Immediate ces sation of lighting throughout Mexi co: a definite armistice, to he sol emnly entered into and scrupulously nrlty given for no early APPEAL COURT F EVEOSE JUDGES MAX FOUND PISTOL IN HOAD, PUT IT IN HIS POCKET; TRIED AND CONVICTED FOR CARRY ING PISTOL—BROOKS COUNTY MAX ALSO GETS NEW TRIAL. Atlanta, Aug. 26.—If a man walking along the road and finds a pistol, he has a right to pick it up and carry It home. So declares the State Court of Appeals, again apply ing plain common sense as well as law to a case that came up from the lower court. The man’s name was Cooper and the evidence on which he was con victed showed that he was walking along the 'road, found a revolver, Picked It up and put it in his pocket. By unkindly fate, he was arrested, the pistol was found and ; he was convicted. The appelate iourt has reversed the trial Judge. . I Another case of Interest-In which the trial judge was reversed Is that of Gibson, vs. the State, from Brooks county. Gibson wp» county treasurer and was convicted of em bezzlement. The appellate court ruled that embezzlemnt could not exist In the act of taking money from one state fnnd and put It Into an other. Gibson had succeeded his deceased father In office. On going Into office an examination of his father’s books showed a certain amount of money had been embesxled. In try ing to protect his father's memory, he took tax returns from’ the cur rent year and applied thedi to the previous year In which his father had defaulted. BARNETT’S CREEK, WHICH IS ON THE LINE BETWEEN THOM. AS AND GRADY COUNTIES, IS BEING BUILT UNDER DIREC TION'S OF COUNTY CO JIM IS- SIGNERS — CONCRETE AND STEEL MATERIALS USED. E E "HOORAY FOR Tl YELLED CROWD IN CANADIAN COURT HOUSE WHEN THE FIRST DECISION FAVORED HIM —NEW YORK STATE RULED OUT OF COURT. denoe of the defendant's Rood repu tation previous to the death of Mary | observed: Phasan was to be considered possi-j tree-election J:i whl<h ail sides a^ree reatins a douBt of his guilt, to take pari; the consent of Huerta such evidence would not suffice to|to bind himself not to be a candi- clear him, If, in the opinion of the {date to succeed himself; tho agree- jury, other testimony was sufficient to show that he had committed tho crime charged against him. The reading of the charge requir ed about twenty minutes. Frank Says He Is Innocent. Frank asserted to friends who vis- Durham Duplex Safety Razor 19 cents each ONE BLADE FREE / Shaves as Well as the $5.00 Style. Agents: NUNNALLY'S CANDIES. ments of all parties to abide by the results of the election, and to co operate in tho most loyal way in or ganizing and supporting the new mi- ministration. Senor Cam boa’s note was not read by President, but it was furnished to Congress as a presidential docu ment. Mrs. Wilson and her daughters, and Secretary of State Bryan were in the Executive gallery. Every cabinet member was on the floor. Although a deafening roar of ap plause broke out as the President appeared on the Speaker’s stand, he plunged into the reading of his mes sage without delay and finished it at one twenty-one o’clock. WILSONS TO GO TO X. II. of the busiest places around Thomas county just now is out at Barnett’s Creek, Just at the junction of Thomas and Grady counties, where the new steel and concrete bridges are being put In, across the creek and the approaches to it. There are four of these bridges, three of them being sixty feet long, and the one across the creek Itself seventy feet long. This bridge is supported by heavy piers which down into the water and rest .upon piling which In turn Is driven by steel points into the solid rock which forms the bed of the creek. This gives d strong support and one that, judging from the looks, will last for many generations- The engine be longing to the county Is kept con stantly at work, mixing the ingre dients for forming the concrete, and a look at it Is enough to show the great saving It has been to the county, where formerly £he work was all done by„ hand, and was a slow process. * The bridges themselves are very strong, solid-looking structures and appear able to bear any weight, and the wear and tear of years of haul ing across them. Under the con crete of which the bridges are formed, are heavy iron supports, running lengthwise, and they are re-Inforced by iron rods twelve feet long, placed across, upon which the bed of the concrete rests. The abutments to the bridges are of con crete and rest upon piling going down twenty feet into the ground, and resting upon the rock. It seems little strange, by the way, to see native rock in Thomas county, but there is a large bed of It under neath the creek and its adjacent ter ritory, and it can be seen following the course of the creek and a.ong its banks. It Is not known Just ex actly what sort of rock it is, but it is supposed to be some limestone formation. It is particularly hard, and is said to lie very difficult to blast. Bart of tho expense of building the bridge across Barnett’s creek is shared by Grady county, the !ine be tween tlie two rounties being just half way of the bridge. On either end of t he abut ments of these bridges is ••191:'..” in large letters, showing when they were constructed. When the bridges are completed. road HOUSE DECIDED TODAY TO LET SUBCOMMITTEE INVESTIGATE — CHARGES IMPARTIALITY TO SON-IN-LAW, VIOLATING I1AXK- * RUPTOY LAW, USED COURT OFFICIALS AS PRIVATE SER VANTS, ESTABLISHED RBCE IVERSH1P WITHOUT NOTICE, TOOK MONEY FROM COURT S FOR PRIVATE PURPOSES AND ALLOWED MONEY TO KEMAI X IN BANKS WITHOUT INTEREST WHERE RELATIVES WERE CONCERNED. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Aug. 27.—The House today passed a resolution, author izing an investigation of the charges of misconduct against Judge Emory Speer, of Georgia. The investigation will be conduct ed by a sub-committee of the Judi clary Committe, which originates im peachment proceedings. Clayton Makes Charges Public* In response to the repeated de mands made by Republican Leader Mann, Chairman Clayton of the Ju diciary Committee gave the House n substance of the charges made against Judge Speer, in the report from Attorney General Me Reynolds. In part, this report charged that, contrary to law, Judge Speer em ployed his son-in-law about his court; that he violated the bank ruptcy laws; that he violated tho laws relative to the selection of jur ies; violated the supreme court man dates; decided in favor of his son- the dissipation of the assets of es tates in the custody of the court; es tablished receiverships without no tice to the owners; refused to al low the dismissal of litigation, giving relatives generous fees; took money from the court funds for private purposes; allowed money to remain, without interest in banks in which his relatives were interested; and that he unlawfully seized and order ed property sold. .S|»eer Unable to Go to Washington, and Examination Postponed. (By Associated Preos.) Washington, Aug. 27.—Judge Em ory Speer has forwarded to the House Judiciary Committee a statement from his physician, stating that while the Judge Is In fine general health. It would be dangerous for him to come to Washington at this time, as he suffers attacks of hay fever. The Judiciary Committee has. in-law relating to fees; used court therefore, postponed its examination officials as private servants; allowed of Judge Speer, until Autumn. MASONS TO MEET IN BOSTON Sherbrooke, Quebec, Aug. 27.— The proceedings in the fight to bring Harry K. Thaw back to New York State, were abruptly adjourned this morning until three o’clock, while Thaw’s counsel and counsel for New York State were arguing as to Thaw's right to abandon the habeas corpus proceedings. New York State was ruled out oT court here today, during the pre-jt^e work on that part of the liminary skirmish with the lawyers | w m be taken up. Much of the sand for Harry K. Thaw, who is fighting i used in making the concrete, by the deportation. way, is hauled from the hanks on Superior Court Judge Globensky, j the side of the road, a short way who is hearing the arguments of beyond, where it has been leveled | Flush I Thaw’s counsel on a motion to dls-1 and straightened. The road to Bar- j critic! County Convention to be Held Sopteml>er Tenth, With Horeb Lodge of That City. The Horeb Lodge ef Boston w entertain the Masons of Thomas county on Wednesday, September tenth, at the regular Thomas county Masonic convention. The people of Boston have always been most hos pitable and unusually so to Ma sons. There wIP be delegates from every lodge in the county and some splendid work will be do'ne. The program arranged Is as foU lows: 9 a. m.—The Convention will as semble at the Hall of Horeb Lodge No. 2S1. Enrollment of delegates. 10:30 a. m.—Address by Uev. Brother B. R. Anderson, of Horeb Lodge. Response lo Address of Welcome, by Roscoe Luke, of Thomasville Lodge. 11:00 a. m.—Rehearsal of the E. A. Degree by Rev. Brother R. G. Jackson of Ochlocknee Lodge, fol lowed by criticism of the work. 12:00 o'clock—Adjournment for dinne-. ;0.» p. m.—Rehearsal of F. C. De gree by Brother R. I*. Wyliy, of Thomasville Lodge, followed by crit icism. of the work. m. —Rehearsal of the Mas ter’s degree by Rev. Brother J. M. of lloreh Lodge, followed by of the work. FEW FORREST FIRES Have During Past Year And Losses Been Very Small. Washington. Aug. 28.—The Foreet Service today declared that the loss from flames among the growing timber this year has been kept to a minimum They attributed this fact to the present organization of the fire-fighting force in the foreeta of the country. from the Lodges. 5:00 p. m.—Selection of the place of meeting for the next convention. Adjourn to meet at the Old Bap tist Church at s p. m., where a: spe cial program has been arranged, and he Public is r( tend, especially :‘»o p. m.— of Ceremonies. rdlally invited to at- the ladies. I. M. Rushin, Master continue the habeas corpus, abso- nett*! lutely refused to entertain tho objec- show lions of Hector Verret. representing j the i •New York. lawny One thousand Canadia: a reel this decision with ; of cheering. Thaw arose an acknowledgment, who and women stood on reek after passing the river] fine piece of work, done by j umissioners and lias done] | away with what was a sandy road, in] tutors] ,jrv weather and a very wet one in her. •w bridges being put In are j i men! a contrast to the old ones, whleh and i are still there, and which look a lit-1 l:Oo p. nt.—Short verbal reports Special music will be a feature of the program. Addresses will be made by the following IJ-ethreii: Brother R. G. Jackson, of Ochlocknee Lodge, Brother J. H. House, of McDonald Dodge, Hon. f. A. Bush, of Camilla, Lodge. Brother R. L. Wyliy, of 'Thomasville Lodge and Brother '3. | W. Brown, of Boston, after which light refreshments will be served at the Lodge Room, to the Masons and their families. Respe tfully submitted, W. R. FORRESTER, J. G. TAYLOR. S. L. ROGERS, Committee. 4 dry vild hurst*! wet ud bowed | t President Hopes to Get Business Matters Shaped So He Can Go. Washington, Aug. 28.—President Wilson is hopeful that he may be| comment able to leave Washington late today or tomorrow, to accompany Mrs. Wilson and Miss Eleanor Wilson to Cornish, New Hampshire, the sum mer capital. ited him in his cell last night: “I am as innocent now' as I was year ago." His appearance and general demeanor remained as im passive as throughout the trial. Rabbi David Marx was quoted as saying: "I am stunned. I cannot believe It. I know he is Innocent— I know he is incapable of such a crime. I ask the public to suspend judgment until an appeal for a new trial is made." One diaptcr Closed. shrieked, "Hooray for the British | tie shaky in going over them in a Flag: Hooray for Harry Thaw!’’ j heavy «ar or wagon. With the com- Men and women struggled forward j pletlon of the bridges and the work to congratulate the prisoner, after, on the road, this will be one of the the hearing had ended. [finest highways in the county and When the New Yorkers and their j a8 j t j s 0 ne greatly traveled it will Canadian lawyers assembled at their | | je a boon to the autoniobillst as i hotel, Jerome said tho.ie represent-1 aa to the many prosperous farmers ing New York, would not make any living along or contiguous to it, i on the court-room scene. W jH see the great difference it makes _ in hauling their c rops to town. ~ I Ballard’s Mill is an Interesting place itpelf. and the proprietor, Rev. Mr. Hart will grind many a bushel SUMMER TIME IS NOT lie of meal this eeason. from the qnan- tles of line corn grown In the coun ty. Mr. Hart bezldes helng a minis ter and a miller, has found time to build him a flsh pond which he has stocked with fine flsh of many varie ties, taken from the mill pqnd. Be sides grinding corn, he also has a rice | mill, and a mill for grinding feed 1IY (X)XGHKSMMKX .VXD DILI, IS IXTRODUCKD TO LENGTHEN SESSIONS FROM OCTOBER AND | ~ from cottoa ” eed This it one of the most pictur esque spots In the county and those who ride out to see the greet work being accomplished by the Commls> IK) AWAY WORK. WITH SUMMER Washington. Aug. 27.—The sum' „ ... , , T 01 Co ' a * T *“ h “ | stoners" wliraleohaTetheplea.ureof With the end of the trial of Leo effect on the new members of the most noted. „ _ .. . . . .... „ . .seeing the oldest grist mill In this M. Frank, another chapter hi one of I House. Representative Thompson. | t#et|0B roblbly , , nd one of tbe the South's greatest murder myster-1 of Illinois, Indicated this when hei les came to a close. | introduced a bill to prevent summer The story la not finished. It Is not sessions. The bill proposes that Congress shall assemble once every year, and In the year when a long session la expected, it shell convene In October Instead of December, reasonable to believe that a crime, the actual details of which the. de tectives and the general public’can only guesi, la to remain forever Shrouded In tbe Inicratlable mys- thus preventing extending the ses- tery which baa hedzed the deed. ’ aloU Info tie Seated term. ' ,..U. . ’ - . • liJ Mr. and lira. J. L. Turner have returped after a visit to Washing ton, New York and other points east. Vitae Green who was with them U spending a short time with relatives tn Wilmington before returning. & MARX clothes for men — young men Y OU want smart style, latest style, correct style; but you’ve got to be careful if you want to be sure of getting it. Not all “soft-roll” coats are in correct style; not all “English models;" there’s a good deal more to correct style than just calling it that. We have Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes here; and they know how to produce correct style. You know when you get these clothes that you’re getting style and quality of all-wool materials and fine tailoring. VYe’li show you som e exceptional values at $25; we’d advise you to see t hem even |f you want to buy something lower pr iced. We have these suits aud overcoats as low as $18 and up to $50. Louis Steyerman, This store ti the bom* of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes. The Shop of Quality On tha Comar.