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TTTE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS.
FELINE WAIF FINDS PROTECTOR
IN PRETTY HOTEL ANSLEY MISS
By JAMES B. NEVIN.
lN*ank Hooper'* speech In behalf of
the prosecution against I/*o Prank,
charged -with the murder of little
Mary Phagnn, reflected much credit
upon him.
It wag fair, to the "point, well
thought out and appealing In tone and
delivery
It went for the defendant, hammer
end tongs. but it waa devoid of any
thing that might be construed act ba-
low the belt.
Undoubtedly, it waa not pleasant to
the defendant, sitting there, stolidly
following the words of Hooper—but
Dorsey and Hooper, in its final aspect,
have made out a most dangerous case
a gains* Prank, and Hooper was there
to explain and sustain it. He per
formed his duty in a way that hardly
can fail to bring him lasting applause
and commendation.
If, however. Prank felt to
the gloom of the case made out
against him by Hooper, he was more
than abundantly taken care of when
Arnold followed.
The case made out in defense of
Frank by Arnold was extremely
plausible—It oovered in detail every
point developed by Hooper. It, like
Hooter's, waa a speech evidently
carefully considered.
Jury Held in High Esteem.
Now, the thing about these two
speeches that made them particularly
and uniquely noteworthy, perhaps, Is
that both were seemingly designed for
the consideration of a Jury held to be
highly intelligent and not apt to rush
pell-mell to a verdict either for or
against Prank.
And if the opposing counsel enter
tain that opinion of the Jury—if they
hold it in such compelling esteem and
respect—and if the Jury is such a
Jury as deserves that opinion, which
J think it is, then the chances are chat
its verdict will be righteous and Just,
whatever it may be.
And that the finding of this Jury
gHALb speak the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth —
that, in the words of Hamlet, "is a
consummation most devoutly to be
wished l”
“Try this case, gentlemen, accord
ing to the law and the facts!" said
Frank Hooper, addressing the Jury
Thursday.
That is the final and the ultimate
request any man for or against the
defendant could or should make of
the "twelve good men and true" there
to pass upon the fate of Leo Frank.
Neither the State nor the defense,
in Justice and right, dare will plead
for more or less!
The two opening speeches in mur
der trials are presumed to outline
clearly the trend of the completed ar
guments both ways.
Concluding attorneys may amplify
and enlarge upon points raised by
opening attorneys, but they rarely ga
far beyond the primary' outlining of
the two main points of view.
And so, while Rosser and Dorsey
may go further than Hooper and Ar
nold in invective, sarcasm, ridicule
and passionate outbreak, neither is
apt to add anything material to either
side, as compared with the things
Hooper and Arnold have said.
There is some advantage to the
State—or, at least, there is supposed
to be some advantage to it—in that it
has the concluding 'argument before
the Jurv.
No Injustice There.
Some people think this is an injus
tice and a hardship upon the defense,
but when one comes to consider the
theory upon which that practice is
founded the apparent injustice and
hardship of it vanishes, and it may
be seen readily enough that in this,
as in so many things the law has
been most carefully thought out—and
Is Just and right.
The law throws about the defend
ant at bar the presumption of inno
cence—it places upon the State the
burden of proving him guilty..rather
than putting upon the defendant the
burden of proving himself innocent.
But the law, having done this, per
mits the final voice to be the voice
from the grave.
The dead—he or she is not there to
speak, and to say as to the truth,
and so the law directs that the State’*
prosecuting counsel shall speak it In
stead.
Thug does the law, with impartial
hand, protect first the defendant and
then protect quite as Jealously its
own majesty, and the rights of the
dead!
The law, however, in the event tbe
defendant elects to introduce no wit-
the full nesses in his behalf, and to rely sole
ly upon his own Isolated statement,
not under oath, reverses the order of
argument and permits the defense to
open and close—for the law w'lll not
permit a defendant even to place
himself at a disadvantage without
fully compensating him for the same!
What will the Frank jury say?
Will It find the prisoner not guilty,
clear his name of all stain and send
him forth a free man?
Or will It find him guilty and fasten
upon him forever the disgrace of one
of the most inhuman and diabolical
crimes ever committed In Georgia?
To render the latter verdict it must
believe Frank a monster, lost to every
sense of decency and right—& man
who has meanly and unpardonably
deceived his mother, his wife, his
friends, his faithful employees and
his acquaintances. It must believe
him a cruel murderer, for an un
speakable lust—the vilest and most
evil creature ever known among his
kindred and his kind!
Will the Jury believe that? It is
not easy to think it will.
And yet—
The Alternative.
Not to believe It Is to believe those
girls who swore Prank’s character la
bad, who cited inetances of a auspi
cious nature to uphold that belief, are
wrong—that they knew him not, not
withstanding their opportunity—and
that all the circumstances of the
crime seemingly connecting him with
it are errors, and that Conley’s story,
no less too big to be true than too big
to be untrue, still Is untrue, and that
all the things alleged against Frank
either are wrong naturally or wrong
by design and malicious purpose!
Will the Jury look at the matter
that way? It is not easy to think it
will!
And yet, again, it MUST believe th#>
one or the other—or there will be
no verdict!
What, then, CAN honest minded
mortals, men and women who want to
see the right and the right alone pre
vail. do other than put their faith
in the JURY there, and believe that
It will speak the TRUTH of this case,
no matter what may be anybody’s
preconceived opinion?
The time for argument has passed.
Rosser and Arnold and Hooper and
Dorsey have about concluded that.
The general public should now pre
pare itself to receive the verdict as
the final and determining circum
stances in the case.
Individual opinion is interesting at
times, but after all. one man’s opin
ion is as good as another’s, but not
more so.
The Important Thing.
What you think, reader, and what
1 think, is relatively inconsequential
—the thing that matters SUPREMK-
LY now. and the thing that alone
matters supremely, is what does the
This is Miss
Gladys
Brinkley and
| ‘ Governor
Slaton” in a
special pose for
camera man.
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' ‘ Governor ’ ’
is never quite
happy unless
he is safe in the
arms of his fair
guardian. No
one can step on
his tail then—
he’s sure
of that.
The Danger of Imitations.
An Ohio druggist writes to “ The Practical Druggist,” a prominent New York
Drug Journal, as follows: “ Please furnish formula for Castoria. All the formulas
I have worked with are either ineffective or disagreeable to administer.”
To this “The Practical Druggist” replies: “We do not supply formulas for
proprietary articles. We couldn’t if we wanted to. His experience with imitative
formulas is not surprising, but just what is to be expected. When Castoria is
wanted, why not supply the genuine. If you make a substitute, it is not fair or
right to label it Castoria. We can give you all sorts of laxative preparations for
Children, but not Castoria, and we think a mother who asks for Castoria would not
feel kindly toward you if you gave her your own product under such a name. ’
No mother with a spark of affection for her child will overlook the signa
ture of Chas. H. Fletcher when buying Castoria.
Why is the soda cracker today
such a universal food?
People ate soda crackers in the
old days, it is true—but they
bought them from a barrel or
box and took them home in a
paper bag, their crispness and
flavor all gone.
Uneeda Biscuit—soda crackers
better than any ever made before
—made in the greatest bakeries
in the world—baked to perfection
—packed to perfection—kept to
perfection until you take them,
oven-fresh and crisp, from their
protecting package. Five cents.
NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY
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JURY think, and what will the jury
say!
No one of us has the opportunity
to know so well the ins and outs of
the case as the Jury. The Jury does
not read what 1 write nor does it
hear what you say. It is there, in
the courtroom, aside from the out
side world, off to itHelf, a thing apart
—there to do justice, to the State
and to Frank, though the heavens
fall!
There is no responsibility upon in
dividuals expressing opinion pro and
con. They are not under oath—the
life of a human being, on the one
hand, and the majesty of the law of
the land on the other, are no direct
legal concerns of theirs.
It is all very well for you to say,
“If‘I were running this thing I would
turn Frank loose in a Jiffy,” or ‘‘If
I were running this thing I would
hang Frank,” when there is no le
gally imposed and oath-bound obli
gation upon you to render a verdict
that means something definite in
law.
With a jurymaniihowever. the case
is different—he is there to fashion a
finding that means everything!
Within twenty-four hours, per
haps. the public will know what the
Frank Jury thinks of the cas e made
against 'him.
The jury may convict him, and it
may acquit him.
No man possibly can know at this
time—and nothing Is so uncertain
in the matter of forecasting as the
verdict of a jury.
Public Should Accept Verdict.
But whether it be acquittal or con
viction. the public should, and the
law-abiding public WILL, prepare it
self to accept that verdict as right
eous and just.
No man ought to be willing to set
his opinion doggedly against that of
those “twelve good men and true,”
whatever their verdict may be.
Leo Frank, the defendant, is en
titled to all the protection the law
gives defendants he is entitled to an
absolutely fair trial, without favor
or prejudice, one way or tho other.
He is entitled to all of that—but no
more.
The State has rights as sacred as
the defendant's—they must be con
sidered.
What more can human ingenuity
and the forms of law provide by way
of flnding the truth of a case like
the one now on trial, than has been
provided in the present hearing?
STATE ASYLUM INSPECTED.
Representative J. R. P. Thompson,
chairman of the House Commtttee on
the State Sanitarium at Milledgeville.
will report Friday that the affairs of
the institution are in excellent condi
tion. He completed his inspection
Thursday.
NEGRO HELD FOR MURDER.
Dave Wright, a negro who was shot
by rvbe Smith, another negro youth,
Tuesday afternoon In Court land
street, died in Grady Hospital Thurs
day Smith Is held awaiting prelimi
nary hearing on a charge of murder.
“Governor Slaton” Is One of the
Most Distinguished Young
Cats in Atlanta.
“Governor Slaton’’ was peeved, and
justly so, for a hurrying traveling
man had stepped on his tail. He
arched his back, dug his claws into
the soft rugs at the Hotel Ansley and
snarled vengefully. He loved no
body and nobody loved him.
Then Miss Gladys Brinkley came
along. Miss Brinkley Is one of the
prettiest of the young women who
work at the Ansley. Diners unite in
saying that the smiles she dispenses
as she hands out the hats fit the door
of the rathskeller are worth more
than the dinner
It was one of those whole-souled,
Joyful smiles tha Miss Brinkley be
stowed on the disconsolate “Govern
or.” The “Governor” succumbed to
the witchery of the smile r and knew
right away that he had found a
friend. So he sheathed his claws,
dropped his bax?k, and leaped straight |
into Miss Brinkley’s arms, where he
purred contentedly while she stroked
him behind the ears and crooned over
him.
For “Governor Slaton” isn’t what
you might think he is at all!
He’s a cat!
And the “Governor” is quite a re
markable cat, too. To begin with, he
is snow white; not a blotch of color
mars his sleek beauty. He is abso
lutely alone in the world, having no
brothers and sisters, and his mothet
deserted him w r hen he was quite
young. He Is further distinguished
by the fact that he probably is the
only cat In captivity born in a big j
hotel. For the “Governor” first saw
the light of day in a vacant room on |
the thirteenth floor of Atlanta’s new- •
est hostelry.
“Governor Slaton” does not care I
much for human companionship—ex
cept Miss Brinkley—but once in a ’
so sorry for him I couldn’t keep from
cuddling him.”
The hotel attaches tell a rather re
markable tale about the coming of
the cat, which shows why he was
named “Governor Slaton.” It seems
that when the rugs came to the Ans
ley and workmen. took them to the
thirteenth floor, a big white cat Jump
ed out when they unrolled one. Kitty
ran down the hall, and no attention
was paid to her. Two weeks later
the hotel opened, and Governor John
M. Slaton was the first man to regis
ter. The same night one of the hotel
employees found a little white cat on
the thirteenth floor, crying its little
heart out for something to eat. By
consulting a few clocks and watches,
it was learned that the cat had been
born at the exact moment Governor
Slaton was inscribing his name on
the hotel register—hence the name.
PREPARING FOR LABOR DAY.
COLUMBUS*—The Columbus La
bor and Trades Assembly is prepar
ing a program for Labor Day at
Wildwood Park. Ther e are about
2.500 union men in Columbus.
Children Cry For
ALCOHOL 3 PER CENT j
AVege table Preparation for As
slrailatlng rhcFbodandReguia
ting (lie Stomaciis andBwdsof
V
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Promotes DigestlonJChterM-
ness and Rest.Contalns neitter
Opiuni.Morphine nor Mineral
Not Narcotic.
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Aperfect Remedy for Comity*
tton, Sour Stomach.Dlarrtioei
Worras.Couvulskmsi'ererish
ness and Loss OF SLEEP-
ThcSimile Signature of
Tm Centauh Compare
NEW YORK.
in use tur over ou .
Alb months bid
Doses
Tbe Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been
In use for over 30 years, has borne the signatnre of
and has been made under his per
sonal supervision since its infancy.
Allow no one to deceive you in this.
All Counterfeits, Imitations and “ Jnst-as-good ” are but
Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of
Infants and Children—Experience against Experiment.
What is CASTORIA
Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare
goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is pleasant. It
contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotlo
substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms
and allays Feverishness. For more than thirty years it
has been in constant use for the relief of Constipation,
Flatulency, Wind Colic, all Teething Troubles and
Diarrhoea. It regulates the Stomach and Bowels,
assimilates the Food, giving healthy and natural sleep.
The Children’s Panacea—The Mother’s Friend.
GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS BEARS
the
Signature
Guaranteed underTbeFoSla
Exact Copy of Wrapper.
of
THI CENTAUR COM PANV, NEW YORK CITY.
READ FOR PROFIT
GEORGIAN WANT ADS
USE FOR RESULTS
while he will allow Mrs. Morgan, who
keeps a shop on the mezzanine floor,
to pat him. He has no use for men,
unless they come bearing gifts, which
he accepts and then sticks a claw
into the hand of the giver. He is
happy about six hours a day. That
is when Miss Brinkley is on duty
and he can snuggle up at her feet or
purr luxuriously in her lap.
And Miss Brinkley likes the “Gov
ernor.” too.
“All cats are nice,” she said, “but 1
just dote on ‘Governor.’ He is so
well behaved, and never tries to
scratch me. He always hunts me up
when 1 go to work, and will sit with
me for hours at a time. The ‘Gov
ernor’ has been my friend ever since
I first saw* him, the day the travel
ing man stepped on his foot. 1 felt
Final August Clean-Up
O f M en s an d B oys Summer w ear
Wo still have a splendid assortment left for you in all lines—and ik
or Furnishing Goods which you are in need of are waiting for your visit
MEN’S SUITS MEN’S SHIRTS
$18.00 values
$13.50
$1.00 values
$ .75
$20.00 values
$15.00
$1.50 values
$1.15
$25.00 values
. $18.75
$2.00 values
$1.40
$30.00 values
. $22.50
$2.50 values
$1.90
$35.00 values
. $26.25
$3.00 values
$2.25
$40.00 values
$30.00
$5.00 values
$3.75
MEN’S SHOES
ALL STRAW HATS
$6.00 values
. . $4.75
For Man or Boy
$5.00 values
. . $3.85
HALF PRICE
$4.00 values
. $3.10
$3.50 values
. . $2.90
Men’s Neckwear and Belts Reduced
All Boys’ Low Shoes Reduced.
for Quick Selling.
> doubt the very Suit, Hat, Shoes
to-morrow—come see any way.
MEN’S UNDERWEAR
$ .50 values $ .40
$ .75 valuis $ .60
$1.00 values $ .76
$1.50 values $1.15
$2.00 values $1.50
$2.50 values $1.90
BOYS’ WOOL SUITS
$5.00 to $15 values now $$3.75 to $11.25
BOYS’ WASH SUITS
$1.00 to $5.00 values now 75c to $3.50
Parks=Chambers=Hardwick
Company Atlanta, Georgia
37-39 Peachtree
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