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THE CIRCULATION OF THE GEORGIAN MONDAY WAS 131,208 This is the largest circulation ever reached by a newspaper in the South IN THE CITY OF ATLANTA ALONE 68,184 COPIES OF THE GEORGIAN WERE SOLD ALWAYS FIRST © © The SUNDA Y AMERICAN Tlie Atlanta Georgian. Read for Profit---GEOR GIAN WANT ADS--- Use for Results HOME n EDITION! Both Phones Main 100 VOL. XII. NO. 20. ATLANTA, GA., TUESDAY, AUGUST 26,1913. 2 CENTS, ‘mork’ FIGHT BEGUN TO SAVE F *£*•*!* -F«4- +•+ 4*®4* 4**4* +•+ ^•4* +*4* 4*#4 4 4* #4* 4*«4* 4*^4* viv v# v RANK 4* #4* 4-#4* +»4* 4** 4* f«*{« *t*»-j* v**i« . »v y*v y* .• -r■ r tvt t»t MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL FOLLOWS DEATH SENTENCE Lind Leaves for Home as Wilson Frames Decisive Peace Terms. Break Believed Near. WASHINGTON. Aug-. 26.—The American proposals to General Hfier- 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 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. The supplementary suggestions spoken of in Secretary Tumulty’s statement to-day can not affect the fundamental preparations. Envoy Lind 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- \ lean Capital. The State Department denied that Governor Lind was ordered out of Mexico, and further claimed that the .Mexican situation remains un- ,hanged. It is understood that Governor Lind will leave Vera Cruz on board an American 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. President Delays Message. President Wilson to-day confirmed reports that all hope of the success of the Lind mission was not loot when he postponed reading Ms message lo Congress until 1 o'clock to-morrow. If the negotiations continue over a considerable period the message may not go to Congress for some time; if the American proposals are accepted it may no* be read at all. The relief Just as the crisis ap proached was emphasized by the semi-official announcement of the American proposals made to Huerta through Envoy Lind. That the \\ hite House saw fit to indicate their terms, coupled with the facts that they were fundamental propositions and would not be changed, was regarded as ex tremely significant. Reports are current here that Hu- , rta intends to resign the presidency in favor of Travino, one of his lieu tenants. but to be a candidate for the Continued on Page 5, Colunw^L Pounds Package He Picks Up; Explosion j Jars Neighborhood! A plumber was knocked uncon scious and severely cut and bruised by an explosion of dynamite in a vacant house 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 deal of excitement in the neighborhood, most of the residents of which are negroes. t McLougklin Retains U. S. Tennis Title in , Brilliant Match Republicans Block Clayton’s Move to Hasten Investigation of Georgia Judge, WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.—A reso lution to investigate the charges j against Judge Emory Speer, of Geor- j gia, was introduced in the House to- ! day by Chairman Clayton, of the Ju- j diciary Committee. An effort to have it considered im mediately. failed, on the objection of Minority Leader Mann, and the reso lution went over until to-morrow. In presenting the resolution Mr. Clayton said. “The committee reached the unani- NEWPORT, R. I., Aug. 26.—Mau rice E. McLoughlin. of San Francisco, upheld his supremacy on the Amer ican lawn tennis courts to-day by winning the all-comers’ championship for the second, consecutive time. In the final match of the tournament the hero of the Davis cup matches de feated Norris Williams, II, of Phila delphia, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, 6-1. In every respect it was a great bat tle. Williams, also of the interna tional team, handled the fiery speed of the champion as no other players in the tournament.had done. In the sec ond set Williams temporarily had Mc Loughlin upon the defensive. But the champion, who has played throughout one of the greatest tournaments in^the history of the game without the loss of a set until to-day, simply swept Williams before his assault in the last games. Mrs. Godbee, Held As Double Slayer, Blocks Jail Break MILLEN, Aug. 26.—Mrs. Sarah Perkins Godbee, in jail here charged with the murder of her former hus band and his third wife, prevented an escape from the Jenkins County jail here yesterday morning. A negro was arrested on Saturday night and lodged in the jail. On Monday morning between 3 and 4 o'clock the negro got out of his cell and was making desperate attempts to bore his way to liberty when the accused woman gave th alarm. Houses To Be Rented For School Overflow Crosvded conditions in Atlanta schools is worrying the School Board. Every effort is being made to accom modate the pupils when the public schools open next month. Conferences by a committee of members of the board and Mayor Woodward are ex pected to result in temporary relief. President W R. Daley, James E Winn and D. E. Humphries were the members of the board who met with the Mayor. Buildings in the neigh borhood of the Edgewood, Highland and other schools will be rented. 20 Reported Killed On C.&0. in Virginia RICHMOND. Aug. 26.— 1 Twenty per sons are reported to have been killed in a wreck on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad near Lynchburg. mous conclusion that the charges were of such grave nature that fur ther investigation was warranted. I may say that not only members of the Judiciary Committee, but other mem bers of the House, have given this subject careful attention. “No member of the committee has had opportunity to talk with the wit nesses, and so the committee did not feel like voting to impeach Judge Speer Urges Fair Inquiry. “If Judge Speer is not guilty of the wrongful conduct alleged against him, a committee of this House ought to vindicate him. If it reaches the con clusion that he should be impeached and removed, the House owes it to the people to take this course. “Several members of the committee have expressed the hope that this Judge is not guilty, but we felt it was only fair to the country to bring in this resolution.’’ Minority Leader Mann said he had never heard of a similar case being started in such a manner, with no one making an actual charge on the floor of the House. “I doubt the propriety of the Hous?, having no charges before it. author izing a committee to proceed with an investigation,” said Mr. Mann. “I have seen no charge in the papers worthy of investigation.” “Does the gentleman think I ougnt to give out the charges at this point?” asked Mr. Clayton. “1 think the House ought to be in formed,” said Mr. Mann. Representative Bartlett, of Georgia, pointed out that some of the most im portant charges, those made by Colo nel Huff, had been thoroughly aired. Bartlett for Quick Action. “Justice demands this investiga tion,” said Mr. Bartlett. “You should be careful; you should he quick to allow a quick investigation of charges made by reputable citizens. I hope no member will be so unjust to the people of that district as to do any thing to impede an Investigation.” Mr. Mann persistei in his objection, and the resolution w..nt over. The procedure taken in this ca8 p , so far as the resolution £or an in vestigation is concerned, U the same as that in the impeachment proceed ings against Judges Swayne, Hanford and Archbold. The resolution set forth that the charges made against Judge Speer were of such a grave nature that they warranted further investigation, and provided that the Judiciary Commit tee be authorized to proceed wdth the Inquiry. If the committee finds that further steps are justified, it will rec ommend the impeachment of Judge Skyer, it is declared. FRANK RETURNING TO HIS CELL IN TOWER AFTER JUDGE’S CHARGE: Leo M. Frank, convicted slayer of Mary Phagan, on his way back to his cell to. await the verdict of the jury. He walked with a firm, springy step, and apparently was confident that he would be acquitted. Frank's. control of his emotions was never more strikingly shown than on last day of trial. THE WEATHER. Forecast for Atlanta and Georgia—Generally fair Tues day and Wednesday. GIR LTRAILS ROBBERS. NEW YORK. Aug. 26 — Acting is her own sleuth, Miss Ethel Raymond, an elocutionist and society entertain er. to-day caused the arrest of twj dapper youths. who, she said, hell her up and robbed her. GEORGIAN FIRST. ROME, Aug. 26.—The Atlanta Georgian was the first paper to bring the Frank verdict here yes terday. Hundreds of people bought The Georgian’s extra and com mented on its enterprise. Almost before the dread verdict of “guilty” had ceased ringing in his ears, Leo M. Frank, convicted of slaying Mary Phagan, heard Tuesday the still more ter rible words, “sentenced to hang by the neck until dead,” before the echo of his own words, “I am innocent” had died away. Frank will pay the penalty for the murder of Mary Phagan, which the jury Monday agreed he had committed, on October 10, unless the efforts of his two lawyers, who already have started a ! new fight for his life, are successful in postponing the execution or ultimately in cleanirg their client. There is little doubt that the j execution will be put off, as an appeal will act as a stay. Sentence had hardly been pronounced by Judge L*. S. Roan at 10:40 o’clock Tuesday morning in his courtroom in the Thrower building before Attorney Reuben Arnold was on his feet to make a motion for a new trial. Judge Roan said that he would set October 4 as the date for hearing the arguments on the motion. It is known that Solicitor Dorsey is most vigorously opposed to any movement looking to- j ward the reopening of the case. He asserted repeatedly during j the last days of the trial that the claim of the defense that Frank j was not receiving a fair trial was ridiculous on its face. V/ife Waits Outside During Sentence. While the death penalty was being imposed upon the factory superintendent, his young wife sat outside the Thrower building in an automobile. She had followed her husband in the car, wait- i ing for him as he was taken into court between two deputies and I again following him when he was conveyed back to the Tower. Frank displayed no more emotion than he did during the prog ress of the long trial. He, perhaps, was a trifle paler than usual and his face a bit more haggard, but aside from this none would have known as he stepped firmly down from the Thrower building- steps that he was a man on whom the death sentence had just been pronounced. The fight for Frank's life, which may consume many months, arouses a question as to the disposal of Jim Conley. It is the gen eral supposition that Conley’s case will be held in abeyance until Frank’s fate definitely is determined by a new trial or the decision of the appeal to the Supreme Court. Newt Lee Released From Custody. Newt Lee, material witness in the Frank trial and at one time a suspect, was released from custody Tuesday morning after spending exactly four months in jail. A long and notable legal fight is certain over the effort to save Frank from paying the penalty fixed by the 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 asserting, clearly and calmly, his entire innocence. Frank heard his sentence v/ith 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. Occa sionally he moistened his lips, but otherwise he was calm. His eyes though, were bloodshot and his skin more pronouncedly white than ever before. Frank Again Protests Inn ocence. 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 a^n inno-