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,,,,,, i.1 ,. .. . / THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. FRANK EMOTIONLESS AS HE HEARS SENTENCE TO GALLOWS ‘I Am Innocent; My Case Is in My Lawyers’ Hands,’ He Tells Judge Roan The verdict of the jury was announced to Frank and his wife by Rabbi Marx and Dr. Rosenberg. proceedings of the Jurymen on the fourth floor of the old building. The election of Winburn ns foreman was Doted, as well as other details Inci dent to the deliberations. Finally it became known that a verdict had been reached. This w'as an hour be fore the Jurors came downstairs. Judge Roan was sent for An effoi was made to get Solicitor Dorsey, but he could not be reached at once. Assistant Solicitor E. A. Stephens and Frank Hooper, Dorsey’s associate In the case, entered the courtroom and Immediately were closeted In conference with Judge Roan The discussion was in regard to the waiv ing of the prisoner’s presence in the courtroom. The two attorneys did not wish to ■peak definitely for the Solicitor on the matter, but neither could see any objection to this procedure if the waiving was formal 1 " made by a representative of Rosser’s firm. A little later the spectators were dis appointed by the order to clear the courtroom. Dorsey entered Just as this order was given. Within five minutes the Jury was in the court room and the verdict had been re turned. Lanford Says He Is Vindicated. Though he has been convicted the most terrible crime in the his tory of the South, the friends who have stood steadfastly by Leo Frank during the four long months since Mary Phagan’s body was found have not deserted him They still persist that he is innocent and declare that time will uncover the guilty person and give the young factory superin tendent his freedom. Rabbi David Marx, one of Frank's staunchest supporters, who has been with the convicted superintendent al most constantly since he was first ar rested on suspicion of being con nected with the crime, was one of the most surprised men In Atlanta when the verdict was returned. He had confidently expected an acquittal, but even with the sentence of dea'h hanging over Frank’s head, the devo tion with which Rabbi Marx has stood by Frank—which has been the ad miration even of those who believed Frank guilty—does not falter. Rabbi Marx Astounded. Dr Marx was with Frank when the latter was notified of the verdict, and he suffered almost as heavily ns the convicted man. “I am stunned and surprised.” Dr. Marx eaid. ”1 can not believe it. I know Leo Frank is innocent—I know he is incapable of such a crime. My faith In him has not been shaken by the verdict of the Jury. 1 ask that the public suspend final Judgment un til an appeal for a n#w trial is made. ’ Shortly after Frank had been noti fied of the verdict Dr. Marx left th* jail for a conference with Frank's at torneys. He returned later to lend what comfort he could to the prison er, and remained with him in his cell until a late hour. Fair Trial, Says Lanford. Chief of Detectives Newport Lau- ford, head of the department which aided in securing the evidence that convicted Frank, has issued a state ment declaring that the trial of the factory superintendent was the fair est he had ever aeen. "I have never figured In a case where the prisoner was given more privileges and liberties than Frank has received,” Chief l^anford declared. "A body of twelve men in high stand ing in the community have found him guilty of the murder of Mary Pha- gan, and, in my opinion, the verdict was a just one. I think nearly every one who-is familiar with the case be lieves him guilty. **It is very’ gratifying to the mem bers of my department that the Jury, after careful deliberation, found Prank guilty. I am not surprised at the verdict, however, nor are any of the detectives who have worked on the case. “We have worked very hard since little Mary Phagan was murdered and have tnea to get at the truth regard ing the terrible crime. We have been severely condemned by a few persons, most of whom are unfamiliar with the case and with police methods of ob taining evidence, but the verdict of the Jury is a complete vindication of department. We feel that we received the greatest reward, pojssibio—the conviction of tlio mail A RUSH OF BUYERS TO SECURE PIANOS AT WESTER’S BIG SALE The Most Sensational Happenings in the History of 1 Piano Selling in the South — Buyers From Far and Near Are Early on the Ground to Secure the Great Bargains Offered. NOT AN ORDINARY SPECIAL SALE But a Positive Selling Off of Wester Music Com pany’s Entire Stock Between 350 and 400 Pianos, Including Best Makes. A. B. Chase, Ivers & Pond, Kurtzmann, Chickering & Sons, Knabe Bros., Kranich & Bach, Bush & Gerts, Vose & Sons. responsible for the death of Mary Phagan.” The Interest In the residence sec tions of the city was fully aa great as downtow r n when the verdict came In Monday. Officials of the Southern Bell Telephone Company have made the statement that never in the history of the company have the city tele phone* been in such universal use as Monday afternoon. Three times as many calls were registered between 3 und 6 o’clock, when the excitement was at its greatest height, as have ever been registered before during an entire day. A special corps of opera tors was on duty at the exchanges, but they were swamped with the vol ume of the calls and were unable to attend to more than half of them. “Old Newt” Lee Is Released From Tower. Old Newt Lee, as he wa-s referred to by both sides in the Frank trial, the negro night watchman at the Nation al Pencil Factory, who discovered the body of Mary Phagan, was released Tuesday from the Fulton Tower Just four months to a day after his fateful find. The order for his release was signed by Judge Rc.un and taken to the jail by his attorneys, Graham and Chap- elle. Graham left with the negro for the police station, where he got a knife anti some other personal effects taken from him at the time of his arrest. Lee was spruce and as cheerful as a darky in watermelon time as he said | goodby to the Tower. He was rigged up in a new outfit and looked more prosperous than he probably ever has in his life. ”He came here In rags, but he is leaving with quite a bunch of lug gage.” said one of the deputies. The n» gro said he had had a home home before the trabedy, but had lost It since. "All I know is I’m going to look for work, boss.” he said. “I sure got to work to live. 1 feel weak, just In my body, boss. I feel alright In the head, because 1 never did nave nothing to do with that murder and now they all knows it.” Lee had been in Jail since shortlv after 3 o’clock April 27. when poi.ee, responding to his telephone call, found the strangled Mary Phagan in the grimy basement. For a time his indictment seemed certain, but by the time the case reached the Grand Jury the State had centered its prose cution on Frank and no action was taken against the negro. The peti tion freeing him was made on the formal plea of Solicitor Dorsey. Hooper Praises Dorsey’s Work. "In all my experience I have never seen a case more thoroughly gotten up than the State’s case against Leo M. Frank, as prepared by Solicitor Dorsey. It was complete through out; there was not an angle but which w r as investigated to the fullest possible extent.” Thus spoke Attorney Frank Hooper while awaiting the verdict of the Jury. "Dorsey's sincerity In the prosecu tion and the thoroughness with which he entered into the detail of each part of his w’ork was such as to arouse the admiration of anyone. He had the case at his finger tips; his knowledge of each phase of the case was complete. His argument was ono of the most masterful I have ever heard. I do not think it could have been possible for a case to have been handled In a better manner.” Democrats Agree On Currency Bill WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.—With practically all opposition to the Glass-Owen currency hill crushed, the Democratic caucus of the House will sit to-night in an enneavor to wind up consideration of the mea sure. $500,000 FIRE IN TEXAS. FORT WORTH, TEXAS. Aug. 26.— Fire at Teague to-day caused a $500,- 000 loss, destroying shops of the Trin ity and Brazos Valley Railroad. Twen ty acres of buildings were wiped out. HOTEL SWINDLER CONVICTED. CINCINNATI, Aug. 26.—Sidney J. Farley, a $6,000-a-year wine sales man, has been sentenced to prison on account of extensive Atlanta and Ma con hotel frauds. He is a member of a wealthy Southern family. RESINOL SOAP PROTECTS YOUR COMPLEXION A complexion protected by the regular use of Reainol Soap is al most always a complexion to be proud of—free from pimples, blackheads, redness and rough ness. and glowing with natural health and beauty. This Is be cause Resinol Srtap Is an extreme ly pure toilet soap, without trace of injurious alkali, and contain ing the toothing, healing medica tion which has made Resinol Oint ment a standard prescription for skin troubles for the past eight een years. Resinol Soap Is delightful to use. Its odor is w holesome and refresh ing. and its distinctive rich brown color is due entirely to the Resi nol balsams and not to artificial coloring. For baby’s delicate skin it is Ideal, tending to prevent chafing, irritation and the erup tions so common in Infancy. Sold by all druggists. Trial free; Dept. 8-R. Resinol. Baltimore, 'Id. Via New Orleans THE SAFEST AND BEST ROUTE TO CALIFORNIA LOW One Way COLONIST Rates from Atlanta, in Ef fect September 25 to October 10. $42.20 TO CALIFORNIA Through Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars. Ask for information and literature. 0. P. BARTLETT. G. A. R. 0. BEAN, T. P. A. D. L. GRIFFIN, C. P. A. 121 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, Ga. The business man who uses an Atlanta Phone is sure to get his full share of fall trade. Our classified direc tory is a great business build er. ATLANTA TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO. BUY NOW; SAVE FROM $100 TO $250 Many Pianos Staged to Close Out at Less Than Half Former Prices, Others at Nearly Normal Prices. Your Opportunity to Secure a Fine Piano at a Big Saving on Easy Payments. Open Evenings. 64 Peachtree and 157 Cotton Avenue. TERMS SO EASY ALL CAN BUY If a history of piano selling in At lanta should ever be written, this wonderful sale of ours would be en titled to at least a chapter. The first day of this sale was a rev elation to us. We were confident that the shrewd buyers would be quick to take advantage of these great offer ings in good pianos, but we were not quite prepared for the rush of buyers that came. A rush so great in fact that it amounted to almost an over flow, and many are the expressions of gratifications W’e hear from the different purchasers, each satisfied with his or her selection; pleased with the price and astonished at the liber al terms extended, w’hether it was a tint* high-grade grand or a beautiful player, also in many cases an upright, new and second-hand, each was happy and satisfied. Of course, the wise buyers realize that an opportunity like this may never occur again. You know w’e simply must move our entire stock in the next few days on account of mak ing room for our fall shipments now en route, and we realize ty sell so many pianos In such a short time no cost, no profit could be considered. This will be Atlanta’s greatest piano bargain event in years, and we want our friends, and the friends of our friends and every on? needing a piano, to get the benefit of the big reductions we are making in order to close out this stock quickly. We want these pianos in the homes of the people rather thai. in the storage house, and to make sure that this will be accomplished we have marked every instrument at prices so low your good judgment will tell you to buy. SAMPLES OF YESTERDAY’S SALE We sold yesterday three of those fine, durable uprights that usually sell at $250. $265 and $275. two went at $112, and the other at $127. They were special bargains, and new. FOUR BEAUTIFUL MAHOGANY UPRIGHTS Went at $143, $167 and $188, each price varying according to style and finish of case. The former prices were $285, $300 to $3f>0; the terms were $10 cash and $6 and $7 monthly. Then we sold four very handsome high-grade uprights, two in mahog any, one in dark oak and the other in French walnut. The regular price of these instruments were $375. $400 to $425. They went at $196. $218 and $243, on terms of $10 to $20 cash and $7 and $8 per month. THREE HIGH-GRADE UPRIGHTS That have never been sold in this city for less than $450, $500 and $550, ac cording to design of case, were closed out yesterday at $256, $287 and $327, on terms of $20 cash and $8 and $10 per month. Thfnk of It! Is it not a grand opportunity to get that piano you have been wishing for? THREE PLAYERS. TWO GRANDS. Two of the players that were sold yesterday were at $355, the regular price $550. and they were never known to sell for less than $550. The other one $387. the regular price $600. One high-grade grand, the regular price $700, and always sells at that price, was closed out at $476. Payments were made as pleasing as the price. LOOK AT THIS LIST. There are no better pianos made than the A. B. Chase, Ivers & Pond, Kranich & Bach, Chickering & Sons, Kurtzmann, Bush & Gerts, McPhail, Knabe Bros.. Strohber, Hoffman, Kel ler & Dunham, Packard, Vose & Sons. These are the, pianos that we are closing out at a wonderful saving on each. Not a piano in this .store that is not guaranteed, and our guarantee means a new piano or your money back if yoTi are n<?t satisfied. USED UPRIGHTS. Here are a few of the good things we have in used uprights. All in good condition and guaranteed: One $350 Cooper upright. $65; one $350 Ster ling upright, $112; one $375 Hallet & Davis, $138. NEW UPRIGHTS. One $275 mahogany upright, new, $127; one $300 walnut upright, new, $136; one $32£ mahogany upright, new, $142. You should not delay your visit to the sale. It is necessary that you see these instruments in connection with the marked prices to understand and fully realize what a money-saving event this really Is. Remember, that we Include our entire stock, and you will find pianos here that ordinarily sell for $275 to $650, prices reduced during our clearance sale to $127 and $368. PLAYER-PIANOS AT PRACTI CALLY HALF PRICE. Seven player-pianos, leading stand ard’ makes, that usually sell for $500, $550, $600, $650, $700, $750 and $800, reduced to $318 and $512, according to the case and former price. Your choice while they last. They are the latest styles of 88-note, mahogany cases and guaranteed. SQUARE PIANOS AND ORGANS. We have a limited number of square pianos that we are closing out prac tically at your own price. Organs new and second-hand, and they are all in first-class condition and guaranteed. Regular price from $65 to $125. closing out at $12. $17, $21, $27, $31, $36. $42. On terms of $5 cash and $2 or $3 monthly. Firmly fix in your minds the price and terms you wish to pay, then come to this sale. You will find the pianos here marked in plain figures that will meet your hearty approval. The same bargains will be found in our Mahon store, 157 Cotton avenue, and customers living •in or near Macon will please call at our Macon warerooms, No. 157 Cot ton avenue, Macon, Georgia. Store open evenings to accommodate those who can not call during the day. THE WESTER‘MUSIC COMPANY, 64 Peachtree Street, Atlanta. Ga ita. Ga. (Ad^ 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. Governor and Mrj. Ammons, of Colorado, arranged a reception for the visiting state officials to-night. Two young elk from a private game pre serve wt-re brought here for the feast. DIES IN AUTO CRASH. GALVESTON. TEX.. Aug. 26.—Mrs. John Moore, of Orange City, Tex., was killed and Mrs. P. P. Biagia and Mrs. L. Russell, both of Galveston, were perhaps fatally injured to-day when two automobiles speeding along the Seawall boulevard collided. Atlanta Merchant Is Seriously Ill in Hospital in France Special Cable to The Atlanta Georgian. PARIS, Aug. 26.—George E. King, of Atlanta, is seriously ill from a com plication of disease® at the American Hospital at Neuilly. He arrived Wednesday from Venice, where he was ill three weeks. His wife, three daughters and a son-in-law’ are with him and other relatives have been cabled for. Mr. King is president of the King Hardware Company. He left Atlanta for Europe on May 29. His friends said Tuesday that though they un derstood his health was poor when he left, they had received no notice that his illness had taken a serious turn. Manager Davis, of the Hard ware Company, said the firm had re ceived no notice of Mr. King’s illness. MUSCOGEE TAX RATE. COLUMBUS.—The County Com missioners of Muscogee have fixed the tax rate for 1914 at four mills, the same as this year. AND HIS WIFE HEAR JURY'S VERDICT till DUTY. ASSERTS “I May Have Erred, but My Con science Is Clear,” He Tells Condemned Man. Continued From Page 2. of his deputies was the signal for a little flurry and the rumor that a verdict had been reached. Frank’s Presence Waived. Several newspaper men sat on the sixth floor of the uncompleted mew courthouse and calmly watched the FRANK Frank received the news with fortitude and appeared to be more concerned about his wife than himself. / t