Tuesday, 27th July 1915: Creen Asks Governor For X-ray Examination, The Atlanta Journal

### Frank's Assailant Says Broken Rib Has Affected His Mind

J.W. Creen, the life-term convict who cut Leo M. Frank's throat at the State Prison Farm, made one request of Governor Nat E. Harris during his interview with the Governor at the State Prison Farm last Saturday, it developed today:

"I have one request to make of you, Governor Harris," said Creen.

The Governor naturally expected Creen to ask for clemency. Imagine his surprise when Creen said:

"I had several ribs broken years ago, and one of them was not set right. It has pained me ever since. I believe it is the cause of my stroke of paralysis. The constant pain has even affected my mind. My request, Governor, is that you have an X-ray examination made of me, to find out what's the trouble."

The Governor drew a long breath when Creen finished. In place of a clemency plea from a man who has killed two men and attempted to kill a third, the Governor had been called on to perform a very simple and easy service.

"I promised Creen to grant his request," the Governor says, "and I am going to have the examination made."