Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-09-06
JULIUS |. BROWN
IS CALLED To REST
AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Was Eldest Son of Georgia's
War Governor, Prominent
Lawyer, High Mason, and
Leading Albanian
END CAME WITH FAMILY
GATHERED AT BEDSIDE

Julius L. Brown. eldest of the child
rem of Georgia's war governor, one Of
Atlanta's leading and best known citi-
Zens. prominent member of the Atlanta
bar, and a high Mason. passed away
early Sunday morning at his residence
on Washington street after a long illness
He was in the 6Srd year of his age.
He leaves two sisters, Mrs. e.
L. Connally and Miss Sailie Brown; three
brothers, Governor Joseph NJ. Brown.
Elijah Brown and George Brown; and
a large number of nieces, nephews
and other relatives as follows :.
Colonel Joseph Brown connally, Mr.
Thomas Connally, Mrs. John g.
Spalding and her children, Mary
Brown, Constance, Frances and Sally;
Mrs. Warner Martin ana Miss Frances
| Connally, Miss Corrie Hoyt Brown,
Miss Mary Brown and Mr.. George w.
Brown, Jr.; Elijah A. Brown, Jr.. Mar
Gus and Penelope Brown, also hts uncle,
Judge James Brown, of Canton, Ga.
Mr.. Browns death came with all his
brothers and sisters and others of the
| family at the bedside. Though he had
been in poor health for three years, the
end was not expected so soon. More
than ten years ago Mr.. Brown gave
up his business affairs and set about to
recover his health. He went to the lead
Ing specialists IN this and other countries
and visited famous health resorts.
About year ago he went to a resort In
Indiana and spent most OF mis- time there
since then, except for a visit home last
May to celebrate his 62nd birthday. On
that occasion he gave a dinner at which
all the immediate members of his fam
fly we're present.
END CAME QUICKLY.
About two weeks ago he returned home
from Indiana. apparently much improved
and hopeful Of recovery. He was able
70 leave the house and visit q number
OF his friends. Friday, though. he grew
suddenly worse, and on SATURDAY. the
members OF the family were called in
Late Saturday night he lapsed into a
peaceful sleep and the family felt hope
full But when he awohe Sunday morn
ing they saw the end was near, and all
were told TO come to the bedside As
he entered the room Governor Brown
was recognized, and the dying mans
last act was to grasp his brothers
had, with the words rs that you Joe?'
The greatest devotion existed between
Julius Brown and Governor Joseph e.
Brown, the two eldest sons OF the old
war governor. This devotion was ruI-
ing influence In the lives Of each, and was
founded on their great congeniality in
literary. historical and other subjects
ELDEST OF EIGHT CHILDREN.
Mr.. Brown was the oldest OF the eight
children of Governor Joseph Emerson
Brown, Georgia's war governor and
father OF the present chief executive
He was born at the Brown homestead in
Canton, Cherokee county, on May 81,
Is4s
Offered him an education in Europe but
he declined and went to the Georgia
State Military Academy instead, where
he would be nearer the scene OF action
during the great struggle between the
states His first choice would have been
20 enlist in the army, but he was too
young.
When the march of Sherman passed
within a few miles OF the academy the
cadets realized their wish, by being or
dered to the front. In their ranks was
Julius L. Brown wearing the uniform
Of corporal. He was in the battle at
Oconse bridge when DR.. Todd, now a
prominent citizen OF Atlanta lost his
arm.
Soon after the war was over Governor
Brown sent his son Julius to Sparta 20
become a pupil Of Hon. Richard Malcolm
Johnson. one OF the most distinguished
scholars. educators and authors Of the
time. He studded there until 1866, when
he was ready to enter the Junior class
at the state university in Athens. Upon
leaving the university he read law in the
office OF his father. who at the time was
associated with John D. Pope.
HONORED AT HARVARD.
In $50. year. after his admission TO
school at Harvard, and the next year
graduated with second honor. He was
the first southern student after the civil
war TO win honors at Harvard, and upon
his return home he was showered with
congratulations.
Resuming the law he built up in a
short time a lucrative practice, and
rose steadily to the topmost rank in his
profession. At one time he was sole
general counsel for the Western and
Atlantic railway, for the Cincinnati and
Georgia Cnow the southern), the Rich
mond and West Point Terminal COM
pany, and for William p. Clyde, the
railroad and steamship magnate. He
also held the ONCE OF assistant to the
United States district attorney in At
lanta.
NOTABLE LEGAL VICTORIES.
One OF Mr.. Browns notable victories
IN the law was won on ms stand that
a railroad has the right TO build it's
own telegraph line. which he took in
opposition even to the courts at the
time. He also held that a railroad has
the right TO separate it's passengers, CT
different races, and won out on this
proposition.
In politics Mr.. Brown was never in
terested. He was practically offered
the mayoralty OF Atlanta and declined,
as he did other preferments. Perhaps
the only official position he ever held
was master Of chancery I'm the federal
circuit court for the northern district
OF Georgia. to which he was named by
Judge Erskine several yeas ago. This
ONCE he held up to his death.
In business Mr. Brown was success
full. He built the Metropolitan street
railway line in Atlanta and was inter
ested in a number OF corporations which
had a part in the upbuilding Of Atlanta
During his presidency Of the Young
Men s. Library association II built its
only building, on Decatur street
MIR Brown stood high in Masonry
having held the following Offices:
Past grand commandery K p. of
Georgia.
Past NJ. 1. grand master grand coun-
ell r. and /. Nj
Past master Georgia lodge No. 90,
+. and A. NJ.
Past high priest Mount Zion chap
ter. No. Is; r. A. Masons.