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TTTTC AT! A NT A (! KORGIAN AND NEWS. ‘WE ONLY DID OUR DUTY! SAYS MAN WHO HELPED CONVICT FRANK Dorsey’s Plea of Great Weight—Only Wondered at Prisoner’s Statement STORY BF VERDICT REACHED The Georgian to-day reveals some of the innermost secrets of the jury which convicted Leo M. Frank of the murder of little Mary Phagan. This inside story of the greatest criminal case in the South’s history is an intensely interesting revelation of the workings of men’s minds. It covers three long weeks and more throughout which the evidence for and against the pencil factory superintendent was tediously unfolded, link by link. It casts upon the various points made by the defense and the prosecution the light in which they were viewed by the twelve men who were chosen to act as the judges. It ends with the last memor able meeting of these men on the top floor of the courthouse Mon day afternoon which culminated in the fateful verdict: “We the jury find the defendant guilty.” The information is given here with as it was obtained by a re porter for this newspaper from one of the jurors late Monday night while the full weight of his grim burden still rested upon him. It is told in his own, im pressive words. "It was the only thin* we could do. The evidence was against Frank from start to finish. And so we did our ♦ duty, as we had sworn to do. Dorsey’s Youth and Sincerity Won. “It would be hard to say what, of all the trial, made the greatest im pression on the Jury. It was prob ably the Solicitor General himself. H” was a marvel. His youthful ap pearance, coupled with his sincerity, made a wonderful hit. There wasn’t a minute of the hours that he spoke that he didn’t seem to mean every word that he uttered. "Dorsey is a forceful speaker He puts emphasis behind his words. And he drives his points clear in and clinches them on the othe* side. They stuck with us. They had the evi dence behind them to make them stick. "His theory of the murder was the one we accepted. It was the one the evidence upheld. That was the way Frank killed that girl. "While the negro watched down stairs, he took the little girl back into the metal room and struck her, and then with a cord strangled her to death. Then those notes were writ ten as the negro told us and placed beside the body. "In Dorsey’s argument there was one little sentence which seemed to imbed itself in the minds of every man on the jury, when he was speak ing of the agreement between Frank and 'Conley that the negro snouid come back to the factory and burn the body. The sentence was this: ‘And if the smoke from that little girl’s burning body had gone curling up into tiie air, old Jim Conley would have hanged for another man's crime.’ Hooper ’s Action Had Its Effect. "Those words went a long way to ward keeping Jim Conley from hang ing, probably. They drew a contrast between right and wrong which made us look again into the evidence before us. And the narrow escape which the negro had made us shudder. “There was another thing which impressed that jury. It was Frank Hooper’s sacrifice ot Dorsey. We call ed it that. Hooper had the chance of his lifetime there to make a wonder ful speech when he opened the State’s argument. We were half expecting one. His reputation was known to us. And when he ended there was some disappointment. We said he had not done his best. "Then we saw his sacrifice He had only made a plain statement of the State’s case and left for tbu Solicitor General whatever fame and fortune there was to be won by the State’s counsel. "The Jury heard none of the cheer ing for Dorsey outside the courtroom at any rime. We heard the crowds in the courtroom laugh at times, and we laughed, too,, but that had no effect. "Probably the hardest job we had was to sit there and face Frank’s mo ther and his wife with the slowiy growing feeling of the defendant’s guilt. Some of the jurors cried when Frank’s wife broke down following his speech. It was an impressive thing to us. Yet i‘ didn’t affect the evidence. Frank’s Speech Caused Wonder. "The trouble with Frank’s speech was the same a® the trouble with the entire defense. The evidence declared to us that he was guilty and no words of his could disprove that fact. Every body felt the weight his wonderful calm and dispassionate manner car ried while he was talking. Yet the marvel was that a guilty man could do it. That was all. "The defense made a wonderful fight with the evidence they had. Mr. Arnold was admired for his skillful work by every member of the jury We saw every point that he brought out, and yet they all lacked weight. "Probably nothing else in the wjiols case was of more interest to us than Luther Rosser’s cross-examination of Conley. We thought it was a mas ter’s diJtplay of human ingenuity. Yet in the jury's mind it was like a sky rocket. soaring up into the heavens to cast its fountain of brilliance about and then die out. The negro’s story remained a* he had told it. That had a tremendous effect in the verdict. "Then there was that cabbage. It was astonishing the amount of knowl edge displayed by the members of the jury when the technicalities of medicine were brought out. We un derstood it all. The specimen of cab bage taken from the little Phagan girl’s stomach was passed around amongst us In the jury room and we could easily see that*it had not been digested. "That also had its effect. Ther-. were men amongst us who luckilv were well up on digestion. The ex perts said very littte that we did noi understand. But I will venture to say that few of the men of that jury wll. over eat cabbage again. Full Force of Duty Strikes Home. “It Is a terrific thing to be on a jury which holds a man's life In its hands. The weight seems heaviest during the early days of the trial. You are struck with the somber faces of your fellow Jurymen first; then in the mirror you see that your own face is as somber as the rest, and the full force of the duty in front of you strikes home. You realize that before you become a free man again you shall have disposed of the life of a fellow man. “Yet, strange to say, there wasn’t one among us who tried to flinch from his full share of the work. Each seemed eager from the start to do what he had sworn to do, and the de termination seemed to grow as the days passed. When we left the court room this afternoon with the judge's charge there wasn't a doubt in the mind of anyone of us that justice would be done. I think that thought, in a great measure, was the cause for our quick decision. “Of course, we didn't dream that the case would last as long as it did. Some of us hadn’t prepared for it. It meant a loss.of a great deal of money to many of the men. Yet when this was brought up along in the second week, when no end was in sight, it took only one mention of the task be fore us to make all else look infin itesimally small. Jurydom is a sphere where money is not known. First Week Was Longest of All. "The first week of the trial was longer than all the rest put togeth er. It was a bit difficult for us to get acquainted. We were all a little bit suspicious of each other. Outside of a few comments on immaterialities, practically nothing was said about the case. We didn’t care to t alk about it, even to our roommates. “Then somebody brought* in a checker board and someone else a deck of cards. The social life in Jury quarters blossomed out in full blast. "It was a most welcome diversion, too. We had little enough exercise as It was and there was nothing left but to brood on the case. "And by the middle of the second week* there wasn’t a more sociable and jolly set of men this side of heaven. 1 don’t believe. There were checker matches and setback tourna ments and a great rivalry for the championships. I don’t believe that there was an amateur among the bunch which went into that jury who didn’t come out an expert. With nothiqp else to do much at night one can learn a great deal about cards and checkers in three weeks. "There was no gambling. And each Sunday we read from the Bible and sang religious songs. In fact, we held regular services every Sabbjath day. It didn’t matter what churches we belonged to, each was as fervent as the other. While in Rome we did Trial a Farce, Say Attorneys L. Z. Rosser and Reuben Arnold, eounsel for Leo Frank, issued the following statement this morning: ‘‘We deem it not amiss to make a short statement, as the attorneys of Leo M. Frank, to the public. “The trial which has just occurred, and which has resulted in Mr. Frank’s conviction, was a farce and not in any way a trial. In saying this, we do not make the least criticism of Judge Roan who presided. Judge Roan is one of the best men in Georgia, and is an able and conscien tious judge. “The temper of the public mind was such that it invaded the courtroom ad pervaded the streets and made itself manifest at every turn the jury made; and it was just as impossible for this jury to escape the effects of this public feeling as if they had been turned loose and had been permitted to mingle with the people. “In doing this we are making no criticism of the jury. They were only men, and uncon sciously this prejudice rendered any other verdict impossible. “It would have required a jury of stoics, a jury of Spartans, to have withstood this situa tion. “The time ought to come when this man will get a fair trial, and we profoundly believe that it will. “The final judgment of the American people is a fair one. It is sometimes delayed in com ing, but it comes. “We entered into this ease with the profound conviction of Mr. Frank’s innocence. The re sult has not changed our opinion. Every step of the trial has intensified and fortified our pro found conviction of his innocence. “L. Z. ROSSER, “R. R. ARNOLD.” as the Romans do. Seriously, though, I think that the proposition we were up against in judging of a man’s life had a good deal to do with that fervor. Same Word On Each Jury Slip. "As for the judgment we passed, there is little to say. As weighty as the task may seem, it was simple. There was but one ballot and on the twelve slips which were handed into Foreman Winburn the single word ‘guilty’ was written. \ Yet, no one seemed surprised. There was a unanimity of feeling amongst us. “Don’t think that we had not con sidered the case fully. And don’t think that there was a man amongst us that wanted to do what we did. Yet, day after day, the pressure grew heavier, as the case was put before us. From a slight dread it became an oppression: then a nausea and at last a sickening sense of the grim fact—that Frank was guilty and we were going to give the world that verdict. "It was horrible—that time we spent in deliberation. Everyone knew what was going to be done, though hardly a word was spoken, until we had agreed. We were spellbound with dread. Then some one suggested a drink. That en livened us and we began to breathe again. "You ask what brought us to our verdict so readily? I have told you. It was the only thing that could be done, and we knew it, even as we ascended the stairs to the juryroom this afternoon. No argument was needed.’’ Took Car for Try-out And Did Not Return CORDELE, Aug. 26.—The theft of a big touring car in broad day light is the latest sensation in Cor- dele. The automobile belongs to Frank Teuber. The stranger who attempted to get away with it is not known here. He told Mr. Teuber he was going to start an automobile hack line, claim ing to have had tw T o machines al ready. He took the car for a try-out. which extended to Tifton, when the machine got out of order and he put it in a garage there. He has not been heard of since. Pierce Loses Pinkerton Job By Actions in Phagan Case As a result of the charges made by the police of unfair dealings by the Pinkerton operatives in the investi gation of the Phagan case, H. B. Pierce, superintendent of the agency in Atlanta, tendered his resignation. It was promptly acceptf by A. L. Corwardin. general superintendent, of New Orleans, who arrived in the city Monday. Insubordination to the agency’s rule demanding the co-operation of its op eratives with the local police in crim inal investigations was charged against the superintendent. The specific charge which brought about the removal of Pierce gTew out of the finding of the blood-stained stick on the first floor of the pencil factory by Pinkerton operatives. It was claimed by the police that the stick was withheld from them by Pierce, to whom 1: was turned in by the finders, and the butt of a buggy whip substituted. The stick itself was turned over to the defense. "This action by Mr. Pierce was lu direct opposition to the rules of the Pinkerton Agency." said Mr. Cor wardin. "Our charter to operate in Atlanta carries the agreement that our men withhold nothing from the- city police which they may secure in investigations of criminal cases. "Explicit orders demanding that this agreement be carried through to the letter have been in effect In the At lanta office since the agency was started here, and when Mr. Pierce disobeyed them, there was but one thing left to do.’’ While no Intimation was given by General Superintendent Corwardin as to who would be Pierce’s successor, it is generally reported that Harry Scott wouia De appointed to fill the posi tion. The report is founded on the withdrawal of Scott's appointment to the superintendency of the Houston, Texas, office, which was made shortly before the charges against Pierce were made publJ This promotion *»f Scott was made as a result of hts work in the Phagan case Investiga tion, in which h« was the field mar shal for the Pinkertons. Mr. Co.wardin admitted that Scott would stay in Atlanta. C1ITTI SEES JURY PICKED SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26.—F. Drew Caminetti. son of Anthony Caminettl, Commissioner General of Immigration, surrounded.by four law yers and comforted by his brother. Anthony Caminettl, Jr., an attorney of Sacramento, watched the prelimi nary steps of his trial as a white slaver before Federal Judge Van Fleet to-day. His wife and mother did not appear with Caminettl to-day. The elder Mrs. Caminettl has been ill since the conviction of Maury I. Diggs on the same charge for the elopement to Reno of Caminettl. Diggs, Marsha Warrington and Lola Norris. Diggs, who will be sentenced on September 2. was not In court to-day to watch the selection of a Jury from the 50 men of the regular jury panel. It was expected by Special Prose cutor Tneodore Roche and his as sistant, Matt Sullivan, said that the Jury would be completed by to-mor row evening Interest in the Caminettl case ap parently exceeds that shown In the case of Diggs. A large crowd of spectators was turned awav from the courtroom doors to-day. Prepara tions were made by the marshal’s of fice to cope with the enormous crowds when Miss Warrington and Miss Nor ris take the stand. Rides 500 Miles to Buy Col. Cody’s Pet Horse as Gift to Him DENVER, Aug. 26.—Friends of Buffalo BUI outbid each other at the auction sale of the Wild West show property, when "Isham,” the famous white horse ridden by Colonel Cody at every performance for 25 years was offered by the auctioneer. The bidding was* spirited and every man was actuated by one sentiment —presenting the faithful animal to the veteran plainsman. Col. J. C. Bills, of Lincoln,' Neb., rode 500 miles in an auto to be pres ent. He started the bidding. There was general rejoicing when the animal was knocked down to Colonel Bills, who declare lie would present the animal to "Its rightful owner. Colonel Cody." The Kaiser Becomes A Total Abstainer RERUN, Aug. 26.—The Kaiser has laid his embargo un neer His favor ite drink now is lemonade, with a dash of orange Juice, but does not force this beverage upon his guests. The usual wines are served. The Kaiser. It i9 said, did not use any alcoholic beverage while on his Northern cruise and became con vinced that being a teetotaller gives to him more energy. He believes Im moderate drinking is one of the great er factors in retarding the develop ment of nations. DIES AS HE PRAYS. DANVILLE, ILL., Aug. 26.—Anton Rchingel, aged 67. died In St. Joseph’s Catholic Church while kneeling in prayer. Well, now that Atlanta has settled back to business, what's the matter with your entering the Want Ad Con test and winning an automobile, or maybe a trip to California and back for you and your wife? Or why not enter your church, your lodge, your club; get all the members interested, form a committee, get busy and win $1,000 in gold? Somebody’s going to win these prizes. Somebody’s going to be driv ing a five-passenger automobile this fall and bragging about how they got it. Some organization is going to have $1,000 to buiid an addition with or to put in the treasury, and it might as well be yours. Lots of Them In. Several churches, two or three se cret orders and several other organi zations already have entered, named their committees and begun solicita tion among their friends. Quite a bunch of individual workers are in the game, too, and they range all the way from grown-ups to children about knee high. The names of con testants will be published in the near future. There are prizes for every body, every contestant has a chance, and the contest is still just at its be ginning, so there’s a good opportuni ty for you to get in and win out. FOR NERVOUSNESS Take Horrford’s Acid Phoiphate Highly recommend**! for relief of Insomnia. nerToua headache, uau.se a and impaired di gestion. Adv. Cordele Cotton Men Fight Tax Ordinance CORDELE. Aug. 26.—If the threats of local cotton buyers are carried out, , Cordele will practically be without a ’ cotton market for an entire week or ' more. The buyers are angered at the Citv Council over the passage of an ordi- ! nance making their annual license $25 I and the license on transient buyers a*. ! $1 per day. On the grounds that the ' officials had discriminated and that' the license of local and transient buy- j ers should be the same, the local cot- . ton men requested the Council to re consider Its action, which was re- j fused. ^$W<VWWWWWWLast Days of August Blanket and Bedding Sale. '*Y«»Y«YjV ?7*W«'irj£ I M. RICH & BROS. CO. i i — — - Less Than 2 Score Short Hours Wind Up |The August Furniture Sale is -—“— —-— ; s After That Prices Go Back to Normal—-to Stay r 3? § 1 Just three and a half shopping days—less than two score shopping hours—mark the end of this sale. 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