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r~ TIME EXTRA ^QIT'TIXIIE SOIUYIKIEAST 2^5 RGIAN EXTRA VOL. XIII. NO. 267. ATLANTA, GA„ MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1915. c*2*ri*»it. wss. o pviu^pa Pat no I v Sv Th« r.*.arr.»n IV *• ^ MOKK \ PLEA FOR FRANK TO BE RESUMED dfo C&J c$b cSb C&3 ' c5& cSb difo c§b cSjb rSb Washington Expeds Peaceful Settlement With Germany 88 88 £3 S o3 SS % ! m TT n^UU nr- ■ S%ima v a CARRANZA YIELDS TO WILSON MISLEAD KAISER By THEODORE TILLER. (Special Correspondent International News Service.) WASHINGTON, June 12.—The United States and Germany are on the way toward an amicable and hon orable settlement of their grave dif ferences. This was the accepted view to-day in official and diplomatic Washington. Unofficial but credible reports have reached the Capital that the second American note hois been well received in Berlin, where the firmness of its ton was not overlooked, but it was noted that the document is not bom bastic in tenor and shows the disposi tion of this Government to come to a reasonable basis of agreement. The reply of the German Foreign Office to the American note transmit ted two days ago is not expected for about two weeks, but there is a no ticeable increase to-day in the opti mism of Government officials and the observant Washington public. This more hopeful feeling regard ing the controversy, however was mixed with some concern as to the Interpretation Germany and other for eign countries may put upon the propaganda sponsored by the retired Secreary of State, William Jennings Bryan. Bryan's Latest Statement. The former Premier has issued an other statement explaining his posi tion, his latest appeal being addressed to German-Americans, who are asked lheir influence upon the German Gov- Irnment to persuade it not to take any Iteps which may lead to w’ar. Because of his recent utterances at a critical period in the nation’s history Mr. Bryan has not escaped severe criticism, and it is understood his ac tivities at this time are not wholly understood by or pleasing to official Washington. While Germany considers the sec ond American note, it became known in official quarters that this Govern ment will send to Great Britain and her allies a note seeking a change in the conduct of the "bread blockade” now conducted by them. It will be urged that such a blockade should be conducted along the recognized prin ciples of international law, which forbids interference with noncontra band articles in transit to or from a belligerent country through contigu ous neutral territory, or destined to neutral ports. If headway can be made with Great Britain, it will relieve greatly the Ger man situation, although it is still the purpose of the Administration not to complicate the two issues—one with Germany regarding the neutrality of the seas and the safety of Americans, the other with Great Britain concern ing her detention of noncontraband shipments. Wants Shipping Protected. Germany constantly has sought to offer as an extenuating circumstance in her submarine warfare the British blockade, and. while this Government will not permit such a plea to affect the attitude announced after the un doing of the Lusitania, the Washing ton Administration nevertheless will seek to impress on Great Britain that it does not approve of interference with shipping. The note to Germany has been read closely in diplomatic quarters. There are a variety of predictions as to the probable reply of Germany, but the general impression seems- to be that the note meets the situation fully and yet leaves the way open for a settle ment through diplomacy, rather than VafiwJ on ^fciiGi^Column 4. Rich Man, Victim of Pellagra, a Suicide AMERICUS, June 12.—George Oli ver, a prominent local cotton man, is dead to-day, having committed sui cide after several weeks’ treatment by Americus physicians for pellagra. Oliver was president of the Oliver Warehouse Company and the Empire State Guano Company. He leaves an estate worth $150,000. His body was discovered early to-day in his office, with a revolver and a bottle of poison near by. He was dead when found. $2,500 Ring, Gift Of Gates, Is Stolen (By International News Service.) MINNEAPOLIS, June 12.—That some one who was in the magnificent home of Mrs. Florence Gates Judd, formerly Mrs. Charles G. Gates, on the night of January 27, when Mrs. Gates became the bride of Harold Lee Judd, of New Britain, Conn., stole an emerald ring worth $2,500 was made known to-day. The ring was given to Mrs. Judd by Charles G. Gates, her first husband, who died two years ago. Champ Clark's Son Tc Wed Missourian (By International News Service.) COLUMBIA, MO., June 12.—At a luncheon at the home of the bride- elect to-day the^ngagement of Miss Helen Morton Robnett, of Columbia, and Bennett Clark, son of Speaker Champ Clark, of the National House of Representatives, was announced. The Speaker’s son is parliamenta rian of the House. President to Spend ‘Fourth’ at Cornish (By International News Service.) WASHINGTON, June 12—Presi dent Wilson will make a Hon trip to Cornish, N. H., over the Fourth of July. He probably will be absent from Washington a -week or ten days. Miss Margaret Wilson and other members of the family will be at Harlakendon House with him. $500,000 Is Given To 10,000 Employees (By International News Service.) CALUMET, MICH., June 12.—The Calumet and Hecla Mining Company and its associated companies to-day were disbursing $50#,000 bonus 10,- 000 employees, which was announced a month ago by James McNaughton, general manager of the companies. Dutch Plan to Spend $10,000,000 on Navy THE HAGUE, June'12.—The Gov ernment shortly will introduce a bill in Parliament providing for an appro priation of $10,000,000 to increase the Dutch navy. The expansion program includes two cruisers, four submarines and six hydro-aeroplanes. PLANS MEXICAN rn Rail Men’s Widows May Ride on Passes WASHINGTON, June 12.—The In terstate Commerce Commission has made a ruling that the widow of a pensioned railway employee and the minor heirs may ride on passes with out violating the Interstate Com merce Commission law. Last of Kearsarge Crew Dead at 78 (By International News Service.! TERRE HAUTE, IND., June 12.— W. P. McCarthy, probably the last survivor of the crew of the famous Kearsarge, Union navy fighting ship, is dead at his home here, aged 78. TALBOT PIONEER DEAD. TALBOTTON, June 12.—J. H. Mc Coy, one of Talbot County's oldest citizens, is dead at his home in Woodland. (By International News Service.) WASHINGTON, June 12.—General Carranza replied to President Wilson’s demand that the chiefs of the various Mexican factions act together and establish a stable government In Mex ico, by declaring, in a proclamation forwarded to the State Department to-day by Consul General Silliman at Vera Cruz, that he will call an election and will turn over his authority t<$ the man chosen as the head of the government at that election. It was the general belief in Ad ministration circles to-day that con siderable time will elapse before any further steps are taken to carry out the provisions of President Wilson’s new policy In Mexico and bring the disorders there to an end. Affairs will be permitted to remain about as they are, it is expected, pending the appointment of a perma nent successor to William Jennings Bryan as Secretary of State. The relief work undertaken by the Red Cross, meanwhile, will not be halted. Food and other supplies will be sent forward at once and in as large quantities as can be obtained and handled. The Government at Washington still Is waiting for a reply from Villa to President Wilson’s peace warning. Care has been taken by agents of the United States to make certain the delivery of the President’s statement. Further evidence that the Govern ment is determined to relieve suffer ing in Mexico was given by its action in holding three regiments of troops at the border forts to prevent any in terference by local Mexican authori ties or others with the distribution of food by the Red Cross. The regiments would have gone to the Philippines. Alsop Resists Suit; Claims Wife Is Rich WASHINGTON, June 12.—Alleging that Mrs. Effle Pope Hill Alsop, for mer Georgia beauty, from whom her husband is seekin- a divorce, has $100,000 railroad bonds worth par and which are paying her 5 per cent dividends, Edward B. Alsop answered the bill in equity filed at Pittsburg against him by his wife seeking to set aside the deed of trust made before the marriage and asking alimony and lawyers’ fees. He declares in his answer that she has sufficient money and objects to paying her anything. Mrs. Alsop is at present residing in California and Alsop is at his palatial home in Washington. Governor Slaton to Speak at University Governor Slaton will go to Athens for an address Tuesday before the alumni and faculty of the University of Georgia, accompanied by several friends and college mates. The Governor is an enthusiastic university alumnus, and always re ceives the glad hand on the occasion of his trips back to the campus. New Decatur County Bank Gets Charter The Secretary of State Saturday granted a charter to the Bank of Donaldsonville, located at Donaldson- ville, Decatur County, with a capital of $25,000. The incorporators are S. E. Spooner, M. M. Minter, J. E. Johnson and oth ers, all of Donaldsonville. 39 Norwegian Ships SunkSinceWar Began (By International News Service.) COPENHAGEN, June 12—The War Insurance Bureau announced to-day that 39 Norwegian ships have been destroyed since the war began The ships, including cargoes, were value dat $7,800,000. Cleveland Is Named To University Board Governor Slaton Saturday appoint ed Lloyd Cleveland, of Griffin, to the board of trustees of the University of Georgia, to succeed the late Judge Robert T. Danfeel, of Griffin. Physical Tests for Students Proposed ATHENS, June 12.—At a meeting of the trustees of the University of Georgia yesterday Dr. L. G. Hard man, of Commerce, introduced a resolution requiring that students who enter the university be given a physical examination and that records of their physical condition be kept so that they may know w'hether they are improving in health or need at tention in this branch of develop ment. The matter was referred to the prudential committee, but it will very probably be adopted. Italians, Fearing War Call, Take U. S, Oath JACKSON. MISS., June 12 —Twen ty-one Italians living on the Missis sippi coast, fearing that they would be called home to fight, went in a botjy before the United States Com missioner and applied for papers to make them American citizens. They were so rejoiced over the suc cess of their effort that a dinner in honor of Commissioner Tyler was given after the papers had been signed. California Bandits Rob 60 Passengers LOS ANGELES. June 12.—Two masked men boarded Southern Pacific train No. 22 over the Coast Line from San Francisco early to-day at Chats- worfh. cowed the train crew with re volvers and a shotgun, robbed the pas sengers and five coaches and escaped in the darkness. Between 60 and 75 passengers were robbed. 20 reporting losses whtch aggre gated nearly $300 cash and $380 in checks besides watches and much jew elry. By FREDERICK WERNER. (Special Correspondent International News Service.) BERLIN. June 12.—Hostilities have developed on a big scale in Poland, where the Germans have won two im- portanit fights—one at Przasnysz and the ether at Soohaczew\ west of War saw. The German War Office, in an offi cial statement to-day, declared 650 Russian prisoners had been taken at Przasnysz and Sochaczew, and that the Slav position had been broken at the latter place. The Au»tro-German army of Gen eral von Linsengen has engaged the Russian forces that were advancing against his left wing in Galicia. A mighty conflict has been raging around Zurowano, on the Dniester, town having changed hands twice. The Russians have been driven be yond the bridge head at! Meinska, At Przasnysz the Russians were driven from a strong position, and lost 150 prisoners, as well as machine guns and mine throwers. At Sochazew, where the Russians lost 500 prisoners, their position was broken before the determined German assaults. Seehacew is on the Lowicz-Warsaw railway, 25 miles from Warsaw. In the western theater of war French and British attacks were re pulsed at Ypre* and near the Lorette Hills. The French, being heavily re inforced. attacked at the Labyrinth, but were repulsed. The Germans have advanced near Hebuterne, south of Arras. French Continue to Gain Ground at Arras By FRANKLIN P. MERRICK. (Special Correspondent International News Service.) PARIS, June 12.—Although slow, continual progress is being made by Continued on Page 2, Column 5. Jyf A cow and a horse in the ocean, is ra ff ther a pe- •9 culiar notion—hut here they are just as they look copied from Noah Webster’s book—How would you ■I like to get one on your hook? 1| = l» If you want to take a “fishin’ chance” »* to pull one of these “funny looking fin- ^ nies”outof the deep—into the SUMMER RESORT Classified section of this paper Vy just take a peep—you’ll find exactly \\ where to go,to see all the queer fish * you want to know. Select your ^ location and write for rates sJS* and reservation. Ty Cobb Honored By Philly Fans as He Goes to Bat (By International News Service.) ) P hiladelphia, June 12.— Tyrus Raymond Cobb, the \ greatest of baseball players, was si^ally Honored by the fans of Philadelphia at Shibe Park to-day < when the Georgian and the Detroit < team made their first local appear* ) ance of the season. When Cobb went to bat for the first time, Freeland Kendrick, Re ceiver of Taxes for the county of Philadelphia, presented him with a handsome present, a gift from Cobb's Shriner friends and the lo- > cal fans generally. I Short Change Man Nabbed at Game The ancient shell game, thought to have been first practiced by Jacob on his blindly unsuspecting father Isaac, has again made its appearance in At lanta, with ’Gene Knox, stamp clerk at the postofflee; D. T. Cannon, clerk at the Scoville Hotel, and others the victims in the sum of $5 each. Mr. Knox was asked for 5 cents’ worth of stamps by a smooth-appear ing young man. who shoved a $10 bill at him. He gave $9.95 in change, when the flush young man exclaimed that he had discovered a dime loose in his pocket and he would give back the bills and silver. In the confusion of the transaction, according to Knox, the poiite young man forgot to give back the $5 bill, and as others were waiting for their stamps the mistake was overlooked until checking-up time. The same trick was played on Mr. Cannon, who took his shell and tried to swallow his disappointment. Along came Policeman Guy Lindsay, working on a clew that led him to nab L. C. Smith, alias C. C. Edwards, alias G. T. Cannon, the last of these names being nearly identical with the name of the hotel clerk, who promptly identified Smith at police headquar ters. The case was called up Satur day by Judge Johnson, but set over until Monday to allow time for other alleged victims to count their change. Mrg, Hale Asks Right To Practice Law Here Formal application for a license to practice law in this State was filed Saturday In the Superior Court by Mrs. M. A. Hale, who has the dis tinction of being the first woman ever granted a law diploma and degree in Georgia, when she was gradua'ed from the Atlanta Law School in June, 1911. Judge Sam P. Maddox, of Dalton, and A. L. Henson, representing Mrs. Hale, filed the petition. Monday Judge Pendleton will be asked to set a day of that week for the hearing. Two Held for Trial In Postal Fraud J. H. Baggett, former assistant postmaster of the Carr, Fla., postof flee, and E. H. Calder, a young busi ness man, were held in $1,000 bond each Saturday by United States Com missioner Carter on a charge of steal ing money order blanks from the post- office in a mammoth fraud scheme. Miss Maud Sapp, with whom the men are said to have come to Atlanta, was in court to telj what she knew of the case. She likely will be sent back to her home in Jacksonville. Sanity of Boy Talking Suicide To Be Tested Roy Thomas, 17, wffio was taken to Grady Hospital Friday evening after he had threatened to commit suicide because his age barred him Jrom en listing in the United States Navy, Saturday was removed from the hos pital to the police station, where he will be held pending a move to have his sanity tested. The Thomas boy is an orphan and has been living with his grandmother, Mrs. Sara Jones, No. 160 McMillan street. It is believed by his relatives that worry over bej*ig unable to join the navy has unbalanced hig mind. The hearing before Governor Slaton of the final plea for clem ency for Leo M. Frank, condemned to die on June 22 as the slayer of Mary Phagan, unexpectedly was adjourned Saturday at 12:30 o'clock until Monday morning at 9 o’clock, when Solicitor Dorsey, who appeared to oppose interference with the death sentence, asked that he be given adc\.ional time in which to prepare a writ ten statement, or brief, covering all details of the case for submis sion to the Governor and from which to make his argument. He explained that this brief would mean the saving of considerable time. He asked for a delay of three hours, but as this would have put off the hearing until late Saturday afternoon, the Governor ad journed it to Monday. v *- The adjournment came at the close of an argument by for mer Governor Joseph M. Brown, who headed a delegation of Ma rietta citizens in opposition to the plea for a commutation of the sentence to life imprisonment. Herbert Clay, Solicitor General of the Marietta Circuit, had preceded the former governor in & speech against commutation. Former Congressman William M. Howard presented Frank’s appeal to the Governor, and j pleaded for a commutation of the death sentence. Attorneys for the condemned man will have another inning when the State closes its case. Attorney Harry A. Alexander is expected to speak for Frank before the de fense finishes. The hearing most likely will be con cluded Monday, as Governor Slaton is intending to go to Athens Tuesday morning to deliver the commencement address at the University of Georgia. He intimated Saturday that he would hold a night session Monday, if this should become necessary In order to complete the hearing. Governor to See Factory. In accepting an invitation of the State and defense Saturday to visit j the National Pencil Factory before he •formulates his decision, the Governor J indicated that it is his purpose to | carefully inspect the scene of the (murder of Mary Phagan and to per sonally satisfy himself as to every detail of the crime. He made no an nouncement as to the time when he will make this inspection,. The Governor's office was thronged throughout the whole of Saturday's session, many people, unable to get inside, crowding about the two en trances and standing in chairs in ‘he corridors. As the hearing opened Governor Slaton asked the attorneys pres ent who desired to speak to make the fact known. Mr. Dorsey stated that Governor Brown and C. E. McGregor, of Warrenton, wanted to speak for the State, but he did not know if they weie present. Governor Slaton here had the outer door to his private office, where the hearing is being conducted, opened, and the crowd pressed in. It was necessary to call for order in the re ception room, adjoining the private office, so great was the clamor for ad mission. Mr. Howard stated that there would be just one speech made by attor neys for Frank. Mr. Howard opened his case at 9:30 o’clock. He stated he would outline his case, then make his speech after the State had been informed of the points he expected to argue. Solicitor Dorsey contended for court rules* on the speech-making, but Gov ernor Slaton stated he hoped no such condition would prevail, as he did not want technicalities, but enlighten ment. Mr Howard was willing xo have Governor Brown and others precede him, if Mr. Dorsey agreed. Governor Slaton asked Solicitor Dorsey for a copy of his speech, de livered to the jury in the Frank case, stating he did not have a~copy and wanted to read It. Governor Brown and Herbert Clay hea led a delegation from Marietta. The Defense Points. Mr. Howard stated that he would go into the following points, merely fixing the boundaries of the case: Brief of evidence. Motion for new trial. Bill 9f exceptions. The dissenting opinions of the Su preme Court. Affidavits of Judge Roan. Statement of Mrs. Frank. Affidavit of doctors on perversion. Letter of Judge Roan. Annie Maude Carter’s letters. Opinion of Mr. Osborn, expert as to authorship of murder note. Letters filed with Prison Board. Petitions. Dissenting opinions of Hughes and Holmes, United States Supreme Court. Mr. Howard read an affidavit signed by the following-doctors: Crenshaw, Dally, King, Games, Browner, Block, which was in effect that Frank never was and w r as njt now a pervert. Mr. Howard asked for life impris onment for Frank, but, if the Govern or saw fit, to go beyond the prayer of the petition, a full pardon would be desired- Governor Slaton asked Mr. How ard: "Is it your contention that it was under the power of Judge Roan that he could have inflicted life imprison ment in this case?” "It is. He could have done so lej» gaily,’’ answered Mr. Howard. Howard Attacks Evidence. Mr. Howard contended "that the evidence did not legally or morally connect Frank with the murder of Mary Phagan. In the light of the evidence, Frank could not have been guilty of the crime. “Conley robbed the girl first. He attacked her next; he murdered her last. If you take the testimony of Conley out of the record, marshal ev ery other fact of evidence, you can not connect Frank with the case. Frank was the very opposite of a pervert—consequently the opposite of Conley. "The author of the murder note is the author of the murder. "I think I can make It perfectly clear to your excellency that Conley laid the crime on Frank, {ls necessity demanded. Governor Asks Information. Governor Slaton said he had read 221 pages of the printed evidence. He asked Mr. Howard how he reconciled the fact that Mary Phagan had been attacked when doctors stated other wise. Mr. Howard said he would rely upon Dr. Harris’ testimony to prove that the girl had been attacked. Mr. How ard said: "If you will examine the speech of Mr. Dorsey, you will find him repeat edly saying that the little girl had been attacked,. "I am perfectly willing to leave every item of testimony regarding medical examination to Dr. Harris* testimony. "I accept Dt. Harris’ testimony as to the time in the case. That girl met her death between a half and three- quarters of an hour after she ate that meal. "1 stand in and on this case by th«