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ON FIRST BALLOT fytuaI The Atlanta Georgian, ElA JL RIY I . Read for Profit—GEORGIAN WANT ADS—Use for Results J Atlanta Gets $800,000 of United States Deposits—Asked for Larger Amount. WASHINGTON, Auj?. 26.—Georgia has been allotted $1,700,000 of the $50,000,000 which Secretary McAdoo will deposit in the banks of the South and West to assist in moving the crops. Atlanta national banks will receive $800,000 deposits. Tho remaining $900,000 will be divideu among Savan nah banks and those of other cities, probably including Macon. Six Atlanta banks are eligible to receive these deposits under the rule laid down by the Secretary that any bank so favored must have a circula tion equal to 40 per cent of its capital fitock. It is expected that the money will be deposited within the next few* days. It will be withdrawn gradually, one- quarter at a time, over a period ex tending through February, 1914, so as not to create any disturbance of credits. These funds are not loans in any s^nse of the word. They are depos its. The only difference between them and the deposits of any pri vate concern is that the banks are required to give collateral of 10 per cent in Government bonds and 90 per cent in commercial paper at 65 per cent valuation, or municipal or State bonds at 75 per cent valuation. The banks must pay 2 per cent interest Banks Here Regret Amount Is Pared. Disappointment is expressed by At lanta bankers that Secretary Mc Adoo has seen fit to reduce the Atlan ta appropriation from $1,000,000 to $800,000. The Clearing House Asso ciation had been advised of that fact, however, on Friday, three days before • Monday’s public announcement. The committee necessary to pass on the local commercial paper offered as collateral for the deposits has been appointed and consists of C. E. Currier, president of the Atlanta Na tional Bank, chairman; T.: D. Mead or, vice president of the Lowry Na tional Bank; W. L. Peel, president of the American National Bank; Frank Hawkins, president of the Third National Bank, and Charles I. Ryan, cashier of the Fourth National Bank. All six of the Atlanta national banks now’ are eligible to receive an allottment of this $800,000, the one large bank w’hich had a circulation of less than 40 per cent of its capital stock having recently increased its outstanding bank notes to the re quired amount. B. H. Jones Is Named Atlanta Postmaster Bolling H. Jones was appointed Monday to the Atlanta Postmaster ship, succeeding Hugh McKee. Pres ident Wilson sent the nomination to the Senate. It probably will be con firmed immediately. The appointment of Mr. Jones oaused no surprise in Atlanta, where rumors that he would be named have been going the rounds several weeks. The many friends and admirers of Mr. Jones have predicted all along that he would be the appointee of the President. Mr. Jones is one of Atlanta's en thusiastic boosters and has taken an active part In civic affairs for many vears. He is a joint owner of the Atlanta Stove .Works. VOL. XII. NO. 19. ATLANTA, GA., TUESDAY, AUGUST 26,1913. Copyright 1904, By Tne Georgian Co. 2 CENTS. ''Uni' EXTRA Searching Probe Into Charges Against Georgia Judge Decided Upon by Judiciary Body. WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.—A searching investigation of the charges against Federal Judge Em ery Speer, of Georgia, w’as decided on to-day by the House Judiciary Committee, and Chairman Clayton, of that committee, to-morrow will offer a resolution asking that the in vestigation start at once. Upon the result of the investigation will depend whether articles of im peachment are to be offered against the judge. The resolution to be offered by Clayton to-morrow will provide that the committee may hold public hear ings, subpena witnesses and perform all the other functions of an investi gating committee. Act on Report on Conduct. Judge Speer will be allowed repre sentation by counsel and he also will be allowed to offer witnesses and tes timony in opposition to the charges that have been made against him. The Judiciary Committee reached a conclusion to-day after a full perusal of the report of the Department of Justice relative to Judge Speer's offi cial conduct. The charges are said to include favoritism and autocratic methods of court, dissipation of es tates and general abuses. The report also is said to have commented un favorably upon Judge Speer’s per sonal conduct. It was stated by members of the committee that there was no signifi cance in the fact that Judge Speer w’ill not be formally impeached—that is, a declaration of impeachment on the floor of the House, which his been customary in a number of other impeachment cases. Probe Follow Huff Charge. The investigation of the official conduct of Judge Speer is the result primarily of the controversy between the Judge and Colonel William A. Huff, of Macon, over bankruptcy proceedings started more than ten years ago. Colonel Huff, in an open letter, se verely arraigned the actions of Judge Speer, for wl^ich a contempt case was ordered by the judge. This brought a complaint to the Department of Justice in Washington, and investi gators from that Department were sent to each city in which Judge Speer holds court, and the records examined and affidavits secured. The complaint and report of In vestigators resulted in the action of the committee to-day. Little Miss Dixon in ‘Richest Baby’ Race NEWPORT, Aug. 25.—The arrival of a daughter last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fitz Eugene Dixon has started society speculating as to who is the richest baby. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, Jr., heir to about fifty millions, and William Henry Vanderbilt, the son of Mrs. Elsie French Vanderbilt, have been contenders for first honors, but now little Miss Dixon theatens to outclass them. Mrs. Dixon is a granddaughter of P. A. B. Widener, the traction mag nate; so Baby Dixon has many mil lions in j?robnecL LEO FRANK ON HIS WAY FROM JAIL TO COURT Cl E SAYS AGAIN; WIFE FAINTS III 15 SHE HEIRS HEWS T.R, Unable to Help Moosers Celebrate CHICAGO, Aug. 25.—Colonel The odore Roosevelt stopped in Chicago for a short time to-day on his way home from his outing in Arizona. He was here long enough between trains to confer with several local Progressive leaders. He expressed regret that he could not attend tho Progressive picnic here next Satur day. but agreed to write a message to be read then. Bishop of Natchez Received by Pope Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. ROME. Aug. 25.—Pope Pius has received in private audience John Ed ward Gunn, BB'hop of Natchez, who was greeted most cordially. Bishop Gunn was formerly pastor of Sacred iluart Church. Atlanta- Girl Hit by Stray Bullet Is Improving Miss Franc** Brown, daughter of Rob ert H. Brown, of Atlanta, who was hit at Cedartown. Ga., Saturday morning by a stray bullet from the pistol of J P. Sanders, engaged In a duel with John Rogers, of that place, at the Sea board station, waR Improved Monday The bullet was removed Sunday night Grady Hospital physicians said that un less complications set In she should be able to leave the hospital within a week or ten days. Secretary Cooper Is Now 'Doing' Germany Secretary of the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Walter G. Cooper, now touring Europe, hae s^nt a cablegram from Bremen, Germany, to his mother In Atlanta, stating that he was in fine health and would make a Journey tha Uii/Mvt Uhina ■unn. Leo M. Frank was found guilty of the murder of Mary Phagan by a jury in Judge Roan’s court at 4:56 Monday afternoon and a minute later a howling crowd was cheering its approval. According to what appears to be reliable authority, the jury was unanimous in its verdict on the first ballot formally taken one hour and a half after the jury re turned from its dinner. All doors to the courtroom were locked as the ver diet came in. No recommendation for mercy was made by the twelve men who listened to four long weeks of exhaustive evidence. Thirty five hundred people outside the courthouse yelled themselves hoarse as the verdict was announced. Juror Winbum, the foreman, escorted by a deputy, led the jury into the room. All twelve men seemed pale and nervous, oppressed by weight of their momentous task. . Frank’s presence in the courtroom has been waived, according to an announcement made at 4:15, when it was reported that the jury had reached a verdict. The courtroom was to be cleared for the jury to make it.* announcement. When informed of the jury’s verdict in his cell in hte county jail late Monday evening, Frank cried: “My God, to think that even the jury was in fluenced by mob law.” Frank shrank back for a brief moment as though struck when the one word “guilty” was uttered by a friend, but regained his composure immediately. He would not see newspapermen and his friends would tell little of what he said except that one of them vouched the information that he had asserted: “I am just as innocent now as I was a year ago.’’ As the news was broken to Frank his wife uttered a cry of anguish. “Oh, Leo,’’ she wailed, “can’t we get justice?’’ and broke down in tears. She was attended to by her fam ily physician. Frank said he would issue a written statement later, but only with the permission of his attorneys. Jury Nervous and Pale. The jury was very nervous and pale as it entered the court room headed by Deputy Plennie Miner. For a time it hesitated before the twelve men entered the jury box. Only the order of Judge Roan of: “Gentlemen, take your accustomed seats,” caused the into file in. “Gentlemen, have you reached a verdict?” said Judge Roan, when the jury had become seated. Foreman Winburne arose and said: “We have, your honor.” The foreman then opened the piece of paper upon which the verdict was written and read: “We have found the defendant guilty,” the verdict read. As the verdict was read the silence within the courtroom was broken only by the loud cheering outside. When the foreman had resumed his seat, Solicitor Dorsey arose and asked each juror: Each Man Answers “Yes.” “Is that your verdict?” and in each case the response was “Yes.” Judge Roan then announced to the Sheriff that he would pass sentence upon Frank to-morrow. Judge Roan then thanked the jury, saying: “Gentlemen, I want to thank you for your services. This is the longest criminal case I have ever known of in my life. ’ ’ The jury arose as if to leave the courtroom then, but resumed their seats.. Dorsey was the first to leave the courtroom. He received an ovation from the throngs which packed the streets. He was lifted fro mhis feet upon the shoulders of the enthusiasts and carried sev eral hundred feet. Dorsey took his hat from his head and bowed to the acclamations of the crowd. Cheers for Hooper, Too. Hunter street was blocked clear to Whitehall street, and Pryor was blocked for two blocks on either side. As Frank G. Hooper left the courtroom at 6 o’olock, a lano was made for him across to the Kiser building, directly opposite the courtroom and the cheers which went up rent the air. J. W. Coleman, stepfather of Mayr Phagan, rushed up to the jury and shook hands with each member, tears standing in his eyes. Neither Luther Rosser nor Reuben Arnold were present in the courtroom. They were represented by Stiles Hopkins, a member of Mr. Rosser’s law firm. Mr. Rossed had oftllansari it me nounced. When the jury was ushered in, Frank was not present. Judge Roan said to Dorsey: “Mr. Dorsey, I understand that you have waived the pres ence of the accused.” The Solicitor General nodded his head. “I do,” he answered. The the verdict was read. The jury had deliberated for four hours and seven minutes. After posing for several flashlight photographs, the jury left the box and was swarmed by newspaper men. Questions as to how the verdict was reached remained unanswered. To each inquiry, the jurymen stated that they had taken an oath not to reveal the details under which the decision was arrived at. Cheers for the Jury. The grim-visage of each man, however, told of the hard battle through which they had gone. After a short time the jurymen left the courtroom. As they were recognized by the crowds out side, the courthouse, they were wildly cheered. Probably no de monstration of this magnitude has ever been seen before in Geor gia at a criminal trial. Judge Roan left the courtroom at 5:15. He also was applaud ed. The jurist made no response, but slipped quietly into an au tomobile and was whisked away. The jury proceeded to the Thrower building to draw its pay, each man receiving $58.00. Friend Tells Frank News. First reports that Frank had been told of the verdict imme diately after its receipt at the jail proved false. It was nearly 6 o’clock when his family physician, Dr. Rosenberg, and Dr. David Marx went up to the prisoner's cell to cpnvey the tragic news. Frank’s wife was with him at the time and the physician was called in case she collapsed. Attendants at the jail said Frank received the news of the verdict wihtout a tremor. His wife fainted away, but was soon brought to by her physician and left the jail for the Selig home about 6 o’clock. Frank's mother at the Selig home on Georgia avenue showed the most remarkable fortitude when the news was given to her. She wept bitterly for a few moments, then dried her eyes and an nounced that she would fight her boy’s cause to the highest court. Outburst of Applause for Dorsey. After leaving the courthouse, Attorney Dorsey retired to the Kiser Building, where he remained in conference for 20 minutes. He left the building in company with Attorney Stephens and was again greeted with a tremendous outburst of applause. A double row of policemen forced a passageway t othe Solicitor’s auto mobile. As Dorsey took his seat the crowd gathered around the ma chine and hundreds of congratulatory hands were thrust toward him. Mounted policemen had to go in front of the car to open up the streets. From buildings on either side of the streets hand kerchiefs waved, and veen women in the windows cheered. The 'cheering continued until the automobile was out of sight. At the Kimball House, to which the jurymen went to gather up the clothing and personal effects which they had used during their long stay, another large crowd had gathered and greeted the men with another ovation until the corridors resounded. Each man was swamped with persons, known and unknown to him, who wrung his hand vigorously. I Solicitor Dorsey finished his speech at twelve o’clock and Judge Roan prepared to charge the jury. A : brief recess was taken. Courthouse officials, the attorneys in the case and newspaper- j men were the only ones present when the jury brought in its ver- j diet. The dramatic scene that had been expected when the factory superintendent faced the men who held his life in their hands was. of course, averted by the waiving of the prisoner's presence. There was a thrill of tense anticipation when word came from the fourth floor that the jury was ready to report. The rumor had been gaining ground that the jury had arrived at a decision about 3:20 and had been merely holding off for the arrival of the attor neys. Rosser and Arnold and Dorsey, all of whom had gone home for a brief nap, were summoned. Attorney Hooper was at the courthouse before the clearing of the scene of the great trial be gan and said he had no doubt of the jury’s decision. When the jury sent down word that it had arrived a ta ver diet, Sheriff Mangum mounted the Judge’s bench and rapped for order in the crowded courtroom. “Gentlemen, I will have to clear this room of all but those directly interested in the case, ’ ’ hte Sheriff said. ‘' My orders are that all spectators must clear out.” A murmur o fprotest greeted the Sheriff’s orders, but bailiff* going down the aisles directed the crowds to the door and they filed slowly out. When the last spectator had left the room there remained about 50 persons in all. These consisted of the attorneys for the State and defense. Chief Beavers, Chief Lanford, a half score of detectives dqH 00 tmotitt tt«nnmo'naiT mAn —.—. —-r -