Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1905-03-01
BIC FIGHT oysa Gov BROWNS tsrATE.
Heirs Of Distinguished Georgian Fall Out.
Some usDy Charges are Made.

Atlsuta. Ga. February 24.-The peti-
tion filed by the heirs of the Gov. Joseph
K. Brown estate, calling for the removal
of Julius l.. and Joseph M. Brown as
executors. has created profound sensa-
ton in Atlanta's social and business cir
cles. State politicians are also interested
on account of the prominence Of Rail-
road Commissioner Joseph M. Brown,
who has taken such an active interest in
securing reduction in freight rates for
Atlanta and other Georgia cities.
The short, but sizzling reply of julius
l.. Brown, has stirred the matter even
deeper, as he makes no attsmpt to con-
ceal the bitterness of bis feeling. His
expression of regret that his brothers
and sisters should have passed such
severe criticism on him and his brother
wss made more in sarcasm than in earn
est. HE absolutely false" to the $90,-
O25.5s charge demonstrates that he was
familiar with the circumstances of the
petition even before it was filed.
Joseph NJ. Brown was not so outspoken
as his brother and co-executor, julius.
His statement to the effeot that what he
has to say will be stated in the court
room by his attorneys assures long
litigation over the estate of the war
Governor and United States Senator.
He said the petitioners are the sons and
daughters of his own father and mother,
which is taken by his friends to mean
that he cannot understand how suoin
close relatives could have made such
serious charges.
The life and habits of Julius Brown
have been an open book for several years
past. The petitioners unhesitatingly
charge him with habitual drunkenness,
idleness, lavish entertaining and unfit
ness for business. They also charge that
Joseph Brown knew of this condition of
affairs and permitted his brother to con-
tinue in charge of the estate.
The estate is variously estimated to be
worth anywhere from million to a mil
lion and half dollars. The value of the
Texas and Colorado lands is not known,
but the property in Atlanta is principally
central, and at one time was considered
the most desirable in the city. 1t con-
sists of an entire block on Wall street,
Immediately opposite the union depot,
which comprises the Brown building,
several stores on Alabama street, in the
very heart of the wholesale district, the
building formerly occupied by the Frank
e. Block Manufacturing Company, and
one of the largest of the old buildings,
besides several other stores and houses
in various sections of the oity. @
All of the Browns have taken a leading
part in the business and social: life of
Georgia. Mrs. Connally is the Iwife of
Dr.. X. l.. Connally, one of the wealthiest
men of the city. She is the mother of
Joe Brown Connally, grandson of the
deceased Governor, and his name sake.
Mr. Connally is one of the social lights
of this city, and is frequently called
upon to lead germans, participate at
fashionablel weddings and other social
events.
Elijah A. Brown is we'll known over
the State. He is a capitalist, and one of
the leading members of the Second Bap-
tist church. The others are equally
we'll known.
Rosser &c Brandon have been retained
to represent the petitioners, while the
co-executors have not yet announced
who will represent them. 1t Is fore
gone conclusion, however, that a long
legal fight will result, as neither julius
nor Joseph Brown arei,men to yield
lightly when they think: they have right
on their side.