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ALWAYS FIRST « ® The SUNDA Y AMERICAN Order it NOW=^ Both Phones Main 100 The Atlanta Georgian, Read for Profit—GEORGIAN WANT ADS—Use for Results VOL. XII. NO. 20. ATLANTA, GA., TUESDAY, AUGUST 26,19 Copyright 1!>06. By The Georgian Co 2 CENTS. p A5bTT EVENING EDITION FRANK SENTENCED TO HANG OCT. 10 •<•••*• v • v v»v •!•••*• •Ft*!* +t+ *F#*F *Ft^* H*t*J* *r#*r* •}•#*!* +#•?• +•4* +•+ Condemned Man Protests His Innocence to the Court FRANK AND HIS WIFE HEAR JURY’S VERDICT 115 FINAL Lind Leaves for Home as Wilson Frames Decisive Peace Terms. Break Believed Near. WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.—The American proposals to General Huer ta, as intimated at the White House to-day, are the following: First, a definite armistice. Second, a free and early elec tion in all parts of the country. Third, General Huerta is not to be a candidate at this election. Fourth, both factions must agree to abide by the result. These fundamental preparations f formulated by the United States will not be changed by any developments in Mexico City to-day. President Wilson has decided to make his stand on them, and while they might be modified in unessential details, their vital features must remain in any ne gotiations to be conducted further. f The supplementary suggestions spoken of in Secretary Tumulty’s statement to-day can not affect the fundamental preparations. Envoy Hind has left Mexico City, as appears in Mexico City press dispatches to day. The White House has no infor mation that he has left Mexico City, and is puzzled to understand how, in view of the favorable reply sent by the President to Lind’s message of last night, he could have left the Mex ican Capital. The State Department denied that Governor Lind was ordered out of Mexico, and further claimed that the Mexican situation remains un changed. It is understood that Governor Lind will leave Vera Cruz on board an Artierican warship, probably the New Hampshire, within a short time. There are at present four American battleships at Vera Cruz—the New Hampshire. South Carolina, Michigan and Louisiana. One of these will be placed at Governor Lind’s disposal, and the other three will remain in Mexican waters to await develop ments. Lind Leaves Capital To Sail for Home. Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. MEXICO CITY, Aug. 26.—Special' Envoy John Lind, sent here by Pres ident Wilson on a mission of pacifi- , cation to President Huerta, left the capital at 7 o'clock this morning for Vera Cruz. The failure of his mission here is causing considerable uneasiness Mr. Lind probably will sail for the United Stales upon a warship on his arrival at Vera Cruz, unless his de parture is delayed by the State De partment. President Huerta had offered Mr. and Mrs. Lind the use of his private coach to make the trip across to Vera Cruz, and Mr. Lind had ac cepted, but this morning the private car was not at the station. Conse quently the Lind party had to travel upon an ordinary day coach, as the Vera Cruz train did not carry any Pullmans. Charge D’Affaires Nelson O Shaughnessy, of the United States Embassy, was at the station to bid Mr. and Mrs. Lind good-bye, but there were no representatives of the Mexican Government on hand. This was regarded as significant, but not nearly so much so as the absence of the presidential private car. after it had been offered for the use of the Special envoy and his wife. Called Direct Affront. Americans looked upon this as a direct affront. The news that Presi dent Wilson had postponed uniil Wednesday the delivery of his mes- Continued on Page 2, Column 7. The verdict of the jury was announced to Frank and his wife by Rabbi Marx and Dr. Rosenberg Frank received the news with fortitude and appeared to be more concerned about his wife than himself. FOR NEW LPREPARES J Masons of Dalton Hear Grand Master DALTON. Aug. 26.—Masons from this and adjoining counties assem bled here Monday afternoon and night to meet Robert L. Colding, of Savannah grand master of the Geor gia Grand Lodge, who was guest of Dalton Ain sons F. F. Baker made the address of welcome Monday afternoon, and \ number of other local Masons spoke, Mr. Colding addressing the gathering A watermelon cutting and automo bile ride occupied the latter part ol the afternoon, and the evening session was given over to work in the mas ter's degree, refreshments being nerved at the completion of the work. ‘Castle Walk’ Trot Is Newport Favorite NEWPORT. Aug. 26.—The “Castie Walk” has not only supplanted all other lively dances but almost all other forms of amusement at New port. It was danced continuously from 11 p. in. till 3 a. m. at Mrs. Oliver Gould Jennings’ affair, and was resumed the next night at Mrs. French Vanderbilt’s. Mrs. John Astor introduced a new fashion at the Jennings dance. She wore a short skirt, ten inches frorfT the floor, which gave ease and grace to her dancing. Find Buried Indian Pipes and House PARIS, TENN.. Aug. 26— B. W. Merwin. representing the Peabody Museum of Harvard University, and C. W. Bishop, of Columbia University, have completed excavations of Indian mounds in this county. A human skull in splendid state of preservation, numerous human bones and many pieces of pottery, including tobacco pipes, were found. Nearly all the pottery showed an intricate woven design of ancient pattern. Pil lars of a house were found ten feet under ground. Sheriff Refuses to Whip Wife Beater KLAMATH FAL Sheriff Charles Lo the alternative of lashes to the back convicted wife bea ished by Justice contempt of court. The Sheriff said rather than carry of the court, and enough, he would LS. ORE., Aug. 26. w has been given applying fifteen of William Pew. a ter. or being pun- E. W. Gowan for he would go to jail out the sentence if that was not resign his office. 20,000 Affected By Rail Pass Prohibition PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 26.—More than 20,000 perrons who ride on rail road passes are to go into deep mourning because it has been dis covered that the new public utilities law prevents families of railroad men from riding on free transportation in the State. Besides this, it is declared the law prohibits officials from using other roads’ passes. Score of Governors Meet in Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS, Aug. 26. Governors of more than a score of states were on hand at the opening session of the annual conference of Governors to-day. The chief executives *of nearly every State, including Governor Slaton of Georgia, are expected to-morrow when the conference will settle down to business. THE WEATHER. Forecast for Atlanta and Georgia—Generally fair Tues day and Wednesc ay. Candler Is Mediator In Depot Site Row Chairman Murphy (handler, of the State Railroad Commission, was in Union Point Monday investigating the depot controversy which developed there following the burning of the Georgia | Railroad station recently, j A hot tight is being waged, it is un derstood, between the railroad authori ties, who want to change the location of the depot, and citizens who are opposed to the move. .Mr Tardier will try to bring about an amicable settlement. Wife Shot to Death Kissing Her Husband EDMONDTON, ALBERTA. Aug. 26. E. W. Cox, well known here, acci dentally killed his wife as he leaned forward to kiss her. Cox was (leaning an automatic re volver when his wife came in. The husband. still clutching the revolver, j put his arm around his wife’s neck and the revolver was discharged. Pounds Package He Picks Up; Explosion Jars Neighborhood A plumber was knocked uncon scious and severely cut and bruised by an explosion of dynamite in a vacant bouse at No. 122 Tattnall street, where he was working Tues day morning about 8 o’clock. He picked up a small package wrapped in a newspaper and not knowing what it was struck it a sharp blow with a chisel. The ex plosion resulted. Several other work men beside the plumber who were in the house were jarred. The house is one in .which Howard Burns, a negro, shot his wife and then committed suicide less than a month ago. Since the tragedy it has been vacant. Several days ago resi dents of the neighborhood found sev eral sticks of dynamite in the place. It was thought all of it had been removed. The explosion created a great deul of excitement in the neighborhood, most of the residents of which are negroes. The Injured man was taken to Grady Hospital. Sheriff Uses Train, Horse, Feet in Chase Still protesting his innocence, Leo M. Frank, college graduate and superintendent of the National Pencil Fac tory, was Tuesday sentenced “to hang by the neck until dead” on October 10, by yJudge L. S. Roan before a' small crowd of attorneys, newspapermen and a few friends. torneys, Reuben Arnold and Luther Rosser, who had already branded the trial held for four weeks as a farce in which the jury was influenced by “mob sentiment.’’ Judge Roan fixed October 4 as the date for hearing arguments. A long and notable legal fight is certain over the effort to save Frank from paying the penlty fixed by hte court. The case will be carried to the highest courts if Judge Roan refuses a new trial. There was the hush of horror as the dreadful ‘ ‘ Hanged by the neck until dead, and may God have mercy on your soul,’’ were uttered by the judge. The signs of Franks emotion were few as ! ever. A few minutes later he was aserting, clearly and calmly his entire innocence. ' Frank heard his sentence with but a slight show of nervous ness. He stood leaning slightly against the railing in front of the judge's bench looking straight into Judge Roan’s eyes. Occas ionally he moistened his lips, but otherwise he was calm. His eyes, though were bloodshot and his skin more pronouncedly white than ever before. Judge Roan addressed him: “The jury which has been trying you for the last several weeks has found you guilty. Have you anything to say why sen tence should not be passed on you at this time?’’ Frank leaned slightly against the railing and placed one hand behind his back before replying. Then he said in a calm, even voice: “Your Honor, I say now as I have always said: I am inno cent. Further than that, I will state that my case is in the hands of my counsel.” The prisoner ’s voice was so low that for a moment his hear ers were not aware that he had finished and a deathly silence reigned. Then Judge Roan spoke: “Your counsel inform me that they will move for a new trial,” lie said, addressing Frank, “but in the meantime, it is my sworn duty to pass sentence on you. “I have tried to give you a fair trial. I may have erred, but I have done my duty as my conscience dictated.” then picked up SELMA. Aug. 26.—After fading S2 j miles on trains, riding horseback 15 miles and walking 10 miles. Sheriff H. P. Randall captured John Jack- son and VV. H. Thomas, white men, who escaped from jail here, both charged with felonies. Uyrell Case, the third escape, also charged with felony, is still at large. Judge Roan from his desk the sheet of paper upon which his sentence was written. As he did so. through some slight misunderstanding, the crowd arose to its feet. 'Take your seats; take your seats," said Judge Roan, then read the sen tence. In legal form, it was tills: "The State against Geo M. Frank; indictment for murder; Fulton Coun ty Superior Court, May Term. 1913. Verdict of guilty. July term, August 25. 1913. "Whereupon It Is considered order ed and adjudged by the court that the defendant. Leo M. i rani;, be ak- en from the bar of this court to the common jail in the County of 1 ni ton, and that he be safely there\kept until his final execution in tile man ner fixed by law. "It Is further adjudged by the Court that on the tenth day of Oc tober, 1913, that the defendant, Leo M. Frank, he executed by the Sheriff of Fulton County in private, witness ed only by the. executing officer, a sufficient guard, the relatives of the said defendant and such clergymen and friends as he may desire: "Such execution to take place in the common pail of Fulton County, and that said defendant on that day be tween the hours of 10 o clock, a. m. and 2 o’clock p. m. be by the Sheriff of Fulton County hanged by the neck until he shall be dead, and may God have mercy on your soul. "In open court, this 26th day of August. 1913. U S. Roan, judge of the' Stone Mountain Circuit, presid ing.” When Judge Roan had finished reading the sentence. Frank sank back into a chair between his two friends, Leo Strauss and Julian Boehm. His face had grown a bit paler, hut the calm stolidity which characterized his attitude throughout the grim proceeding remained. Attorney Reuben Arnold, who had defended Frank at the trial, arose and addressed Judge Roan. "Your honor,” he said, "we make a motion for a new trial." ”1 will hear the arguments on the motion on October 4." replied Judge Roan. Luther Rosser. Frank’s chief of counsel, was heard to remark, aside, when this date was fixed: "Well, that will extend the time of execution, then." At 10:40 o’clock Frank took his place between two deputy sheriffs and was escorted down to an automobile waiting below and whisked oft to the jail. At the doorway to the Thrower building another automobile contain ing Mrs. Leo Frank was waiting. When Frank emerged from the build, ing he exchanged glancese with b!» wife, but no words were spoken. When the machine with the pris oner moved out into the street toward the jail Mrs. Frank's automobile fell In behind and followed. No Women Hear Sentence Passed. But a few perrons—not more than 30 In all—heard the passing of th« sentence. Among them there were but two of Frank's friends. Strauss and Boehm. The other witnesses were made up of Sheriff Mangum half a dozen deputy sheriffs, numer ous court attaches and newspaper men. There were no women in the courtroom. Frank came in before his counsel. Smilingly he nodded lo those in thg y'