Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-03-15

Hirsch, all about this matter the min
ute he gets back to town.
Wanted 100000
81 suggested to Cook that Hirsch
had been iii town Saturday night Cook
said yes, he had seen Hirsch and his
wife together, and he ducked because
he had all he could do to keep from
telling Hirsch then.
Mrs. Hirsch came to my Office the
next day by appointment. Asa G. Cand-
Ter, Jr.. was there. and when Mrs.
Hirsch saw him she became quite ex-
cited and said that too many people
were being brought into the case She
said she wanted to talk to Mayor Cand-
Ter himself. l explained TO her that I
was acting as Mayor Gamblers agent.
Then she began to talk of her pleasant
and happy relations with her husband.
She said he had always provided well
for her, and it would mean a great sac
rifce if she were compelled to leave
him. She cried and wrung her hands.
Then she said she had been thinking
the matter over and she had in her pos
session a newspaper Clipping telling of
Mayor Gamblers gift of S1,000,O0O to
Emory university, and she thought he
would be getting off light if he gave her
one-half that amount
ALSO, she said she wanted to pay her
husbands debts, and she had figured
them to be about $4,000. She had the
figures on the margin of a newspaper,
writing them down on my table, putting
down the figures representing the vari-
Gus items of her husbands indebted
moss. The exact amount was S4,350."
At this point the margin of the news
paper was exhibited in evidence.
'I told her." continued Mr.. Adair,
that I would confer with Mayor Can
dler and communicate with her later. 1
had no more interviews with her. did
not know Cook before this matter came
up, I never promised to pay these peo-
pie any money, nor did 1 say that Mr..
Gambler would pay them anything. Mrs.
Hirsch was the first to mention the pay
ment of money, and mentioned the ig-
ures. 1 was acting for Mayor Gambler,
but had no authority to pay anybody
any money"
Adair Cross-Exalnined
This concluded Mr.. AdaiT's direct tes-
timony, and he was crosS-eXamined by
Judge Russell.
Replying to questions, he said he had
been in business thirty-nine years in
Atlanta, etc, etc.
How many other women scrapes
have you settled for other people?"
asked Judge Russell.
Attorney Arnold objected to the ques-
ton, and Judge Russell retorted that he
wished to show the witness an expert
in handling this class of cases. 81 want
to show the experience OF this detec-
tive" said Judge Russell. Judge Hill
required Judge Russell to change the
question so as to make it deal with
other blackmail cases involving the
mayor.
In reply to this question Mr.. Adair
Il
mail cases for Mayor Gambler. On be-
ing questioned as to his motives in
handling the development in the HirSch
case, Mr.. Adair declared he did not set
any trap for Cook or Mrs. Hirsch, but
simply did all he could to develop the
plot which he believed had been laid.
Judge Russell very strenuously OBJ
jected to this answer, and launched into
an argument. SIS the judge going to
make a stump speech now?" inquired
Attorney Arnold, "or will he restrain
his eloQuence until he gets before the
jury?" A three-cornered melee devel~
oped, with Judge Russell and Attorney
Arnold and Mr.. Adair all talking at
once. Judge Hill ruled that the answer
should stay in the record.
Judge Russell then began to question
Mr.. Adair as to his attitude toward
Mrs. Hirsch.
Were you sorry for her when you
said you were?" he asked.
Eyes, and 1 am yet" answered Mr..
Adair.
How sorry?"
THE same as 1 would be for any
woman who could be noble, pure and
good, but yet sinks to the other ex-
treme."
Counsel Clash
At this point Judge Russell again OBJ
jected violently, and Attorney Arnold
launched a counter argument into the
midst of his objection and another
melee followed Judge Hill raped
sharply for order and warned the attor-
neys that ne would fine both of them
for contempt if they precipitated such
scene again.
Didn't you wipe your eyes and pre-
tend deep sympathy, and squeeze Mrs
Hirsch's hand. and say: Little woman,
] am mighty sorry for your" resumed
Judge Russell.
"I did not" replied Mr.. Adair.
You've kissed many ladies' hands.
haven't your inquired Judge Russell.
Eyes, many a one" answered Mr..