Saturday, 16th August 1913 Dorsey Questions Witness About Alleged Fund for Franks Defense

Atlanta Constitution
August 16th, 1913

A. D. Greenfield, one of the owners of the building occupied by the National Pencil company, of which Frank is superintendent, followed the former office boy to the stand. He was questioned about the occupancy of the building by the Clark Woodenware company, and also about Frank's character.

"How long have you been one of the owners of the building occupied by the National Pencil company?" Mr. Arnold asked.

"Since 1900."

"Has any new flooring ever been put in on the second floor since you became part owner of the building?"
"No."

"Do you know Leo Frank?"
"Yes."

"How long have you known him?"
"For four or five years."

"Do you know what his general character was up to and including April 26, 1913?"

"Yes."

"Was it good or bad?"
"It was good."

"How close has been your association with Frank?" asked Mr. Hooper on cross-examination.

"It has been that of landlord and tenant."

"Do you consider he has a good character because he pays his rent on time?"
"No, not on account of that particularly."

"Well, how do you know about it, then?"
"I've been thrown with him often."

"Were you one of those who contributed to the fund for his defense?"
"I was not."

"That's all," said Mr. Hooper.

"Wait a minute," said Mr. Arnold. "Mr. Greenfield, was there any fund raised for this man's defense?"

"Not that I know of," the witness replied.

He was then excused.

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