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THE ' ATLANTA GEORGIAN.
MONDAY. JULY a, UOt
THA W’S WIFE’S MOTHER BEGGED
WHITE TO RESCUE DAUGHTER
Letters to Architect Show Intense Hatred of
the Two Men For Each Other—May
Be Used in Court Trial.
B) I'rlvnte I.?■ ml Wire.
•'>*» York. July 21.—If Harry K.
Thaw electa to go to trial and plead
Ju.ililcatlon for Playing Stanford White
, the prosecution, it waa learned today,
plans to uee an affidavit by Mra. C. J.
Holman, mother of Evelyn Nesbtt
Thaw, which la expected to ahatter the
defense.
This affidavit declares that while
Mrs. Xesblt and her daughter were In
with Thaw the latter demanded
that she sign a statement saying that
* naw had never promised to marry her
daughter and never Intended to do so.
This waa at the time Thaw had an-
Bounced that he and the girl were mar
ie,,' **' "a'd they were married, the
arndavlt declares, because the newa-
papeis had printed stories that he and
Paris' " blt g,rl Wfre together In
To Show His Hatred.
This incident Is referred to In a nutn-
•* r of remarkable letters from the
mniher to Stanford White. By the let-
>rrs and the affidavit the district nt-
hrn».v expects to show the cause of
Jhaw's hatred for White and a motive
f"r tt„. murder. Mrs. Holman, In Pitts
burg today, admitted the authorship of
'hr letters, but said she was not re-
spon.ibie for their publication.
I he letters are considered as positive
evidence that Thaw was continually
"airing with White over Evelyn Nes-
“t. "Idle White, at the behest of the
"lother, was using every effort to win
her hack. That White’s action was In
spired by Mrs. Nesbtt, now Sirs. Hol-
than, to whom he was n benefactor. Is
made dear In the letters. In them the
prosecution sees a clearly drawn trail
'hh h led to the shooting.
Think Plea Supported.
1 'n the other hand, the defense pro-
regard for them as evidence In
support of the plea of Justification.
They declare that after Thaw won tbe
prl away from the Influence of White
“ firmly intended to make her his
[t*. and as her prospective husband
™ “Itterty resented the Interference to
«* SS.. h * w »» subjected by the agents
" hi**. who was acting with the In-
'ogatlon of the mother.
A breach existed from the flrst.be-
}»s*n Thaw and Mrs. Nesbit. the tie-
Ira.e says the letters show, and that
of the reasons for Thaw’s antago-
°“ia of the mother waa because of her
attitude toward White and her posi
tion toward her daughter. The de
fense ridicules the statement that
White was actuated by purely unselfish
motives In his efforts to take the girl
away from Thaw In his role of a bene-
fatcor to the Nesbit family.
Hartridgs Is Acknowledged.
George B. Carnegie, Thaw's brother-
in-law, referred Inquirers to Mr. Har-
tridge, whleli seems to Indicate that
Thaw's selection of a lawyer Ims finally
been accepted by his family.
Mother Roasts Thaw.
Mrs. Holman, In letters she wrote
White, referred to Thaw as a scoundrel,
a villain and a man with murderous
Intent In his heart. She railed her
daughter Florence.
Here Is one of the letters:
’’Dear .Mr. White: Your letter re
ceived. Will send Florence's letter us
you desired. When we first went to
Paris and met Thaw he and Florence
quarreled continually. We were—at
least 1 was—Indeed miserable. I ex
pected each day to hear her say wo
would retym to America. Thaw came ■
to me, asked me to sign a paper. The
article was that he did not Intend to
marry Florence. I thought, as she
hated him, I was doing the right thing.
I do hope something can be done to
save her from him. He does not Intend
to marry her. I only hope when she
hears about the paper that her pride
will at least save her.”
In another letter the girl's mother
tells White:
“I am simply tortured with reporters.
My head has simply been splitting for
a week. You have no Idea how dls-
graceful this affair la to Pittsburg peo
ple. They drive me wild, telling me to
take action; that she Is not of age. Mr.
White, please do try to talk to her. She
Is too young to understand how she is
being wronged. I hope I hear from
you very anon."
She Feared Trouble.
When Thaw and the Nesbit girl re
turned to New York and were put out
of several hotels, Mrs. Holman feared
that her sen, Florence's brother, might
cause trouble, as he had heard that
something was wrong. At the time i
the boy was being befriended by IVhlte. 1
her at Christmas time. -Do you think It
would'be right when she Is In the hor
rible position she seems In? She says
she is not married. Howard Is not a
child, and he has heard some horrible
expressions from the boys at school.
Oh! how horribly she has disgraced us
all. I am heartsick, and Mr. Holman
feels It so. ' People In Pittsburg talk
awfully, and the men hate him so. The
wretched beast sent articles to the pa
pers of Pittsburg. He did all he could
to.get me to say something ao he could
publish that awful atory he had made
up, saying I sold my daughter. I cer
tainly did not. Howard will soon be
home. He will be a great comfort. He
Is learning to obey, and I am grateful
to you for It. I hope you are well
and that I may hear from you. Do you
know If Florence Is married?"
HOWELL AND SMITH
INVITED TO SPEAR
Hpcclnl to The Georgian.
Pelham, Ga., July 21.—There will be
a big barbette ,,t this place next Sat
urday, July 28, known as the "Mitchell
County barbecue,” and four or live
thousand people are expected from
Mitchell and adjoining counties.
Clark Howell and Hoke Smith have
been Invited to address the people on
the Issues of the present campaign In
the forenoon and there will be a base
ball -amt In the afternoon. The rail
BIG AUCTION SALE
OF HOME LOTS
Cascade Park in West End
KEEP YOUR
ON THIS SALE
For There Is"" Something Doing.
31 fine Lots for Homes will be sold at AUCTION on SATUR
DAY, JULY 28th. There will be a prize of $100.00 in Gold Given
Away after the sale; so, be sure and get a ticket for the drawing.
This property in \Vest End is on Cascade Avenue just off of Gordon
Street, one of the most desirable locations in West End. Watch news
papers for fuller details.
Terms one-third cash, balance 6 and 12 months,
6 per cent, interest or 7 per cent, discount for cash.
W. A. FOSTER, Agent,
I. W. FERGUSON, - - - . -Auctioneer.
Sale Promptly at 3:30, July 28th.
I8HH8MHIMMMI
LEGISLATIVE PEN SHOTS
MR. BELL, OF FULTON.
Madison Bell, or Mr. Bell, of Fulton,
oaii -aim in tne atternoon. me rail- I,,,,,,,,, .
roods have granted a one-fare rate for !" exceedingly well known In Atlanta.
the round trip.
CANDIDATES PAYING
THEIR ASSESSMENTS.
Special to The Georglsu.
.Montgomery, Ala., July 22.—The po
litical situation is getting more Inter
esting each day as the time for the
primary draws near. Near.)- every
candidate has paid <he required as
sessment to chairman Mallory and IHe
28th day of tills month Is the last day
In whleli a candidate ran pay the as
sessment to get his name on the
ticket.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR COUNCIL.
I respectfully snnounos myself a
candidate for council from the Second
ward, aubi.ct.to ths whits orimary on
August 22.
_____ PRE8S HUDDLESTON
I respectfully announce myself _
candidate for council from ths Third
ward, subject to the whits primary on
August 22.
C. W. MANGUM.
He has only been out of college three
nr four years, yet has made quite a
reputation as a lawyer, and politician.
"Mat" Is a indltiihiii from his heart
and con slap everyone on the bask with
the same degree of cordiality.
Mr. Bell achieved considerable notice
last yenr by Introducing the child la
bor bill, which passed the house. He
Introduced a substitute bill this year,
which waa passed by the lower branch
of the general assembly and will also
go through the senate. It Is under
stood.
SUICIDE CLEARS
UP MYSTERY
I respectfully announce myself a
candidate for council from the Fourth
ward, cubjact to white primary on
August 22.
OR. B. E. PEARCE.
Aqnust
JOHN W. GRANT.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
myself
ctfully announce
: ounty ’ Treasurer, sub-
respectfully
candidate for C, _
ject to white primary on Auguct 22.
PETER P. CLARKE.
espsctfully
Here Is what Mrs. Holman then wrote | candidate for Ci
ll *"Vlurrnce had asked Howard to visit
announce myself a
ounty Treeeurer, sub
ject to white primary on August 22.
MACON C. SHARP.
By I hirers 1-cased Wire.
Canton. Ohio, July 21,—The mystery
regarding the whereabouts of Mra. An
na K. George, who was accused of the
murder of Oeorge Hr,«ton, brother-in-
law of the late President McKinley, at
Canton, Ohio, eight Veers ago, was
cleared up by the suicide at Ravenna
.Saturday of Dr. Arthur C.'Rideout, who
hanged himself to a chandelier with a
harness strap. Not until today waa “
known that she became the wife
Dr. Rideout at Wheeling, W. Va., eight
years ago. The woman was acquitted
of the murder of Haxlon. It was proved
that Mra. George shot In self defense.
dowieTt illwea k
RUT WON’T GIVE UP
By Prirste Dosed Wire.
Chicago, III., July 21.—When John
Alexander Dnwle held his first meeting
In the tabernacle a* Zion City yester
day since the meeting which broke up
In a riot six weeks ago, his physical
condition was such that he had to be
lifted upon the platform by two ne
gro attendants. He spoke leas than 10
minutes. He was unable to rise from
his chair without help. He said he
expects to lake full charge of Zion City
Wednesday ntghL
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
SCHOOLS AND COLLEOE8.
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL FOR BOYS,
STONE MOUNTAIN, OA.
A home school limited to seventy boys with sight experienced teach
ers. The largest and best equipped school gymnasium In Oeorgls,
with a competent physical director. Opens September 12. Write for
catalogue. W. B. GRIFFIN, Principal, Stone Mountain, Ga.
MR. WILSON, OF GWINNETT.
The beet nnlureil man In the house
la Mr. Wilson, of Gwinnett, who never
gets Irrltnted esrept when some of Ills
fellow members get too long-winded.
Then he takes n little rest and goes out
a walk. He always comes hark
with u smile. It Is strange to suy.
Mr. Wilson Is conservative and has
a habit of voting "no" on moat every
hill except those that seem to him to
he rsrrrdlngly necessary. l|e Is "agin"
so much of "this legislatin' Just to
have something to do.” He Is g reg
ular attendant and us regular docs lie
take his little walks, nnd < rark his lit
tle Jokes with those around him.
c heerful man la .Mr. Wllaon.
DR, BROUGHTON GOES
ON EXTENDED TRIP
Dr. I,en O. Broughton will leave At
lanta Monday evening for an exten
sive trip In this country and abroad.
He will not return before the middle of
next Member.
Dr. Broughton will first go lo sev
eral points In North Carolina, there lo
visit relatives, lie will then go lo
Norlhltehl, Mass., lo ssalla In the Moody
Bible conference, preaching In Boston
on ths Hist two Mundsys In August.
lie will leave for Isindon August 18
on-the steamship Minneapolis, of the
Atlantic Transport line. He will nil
the pulpits In Dr. I'umpliell Morgan's
church snd In the rhurch of l>r. Mam
I’hsilwlek. lie will take extensive lours
throughout Knglsntl snd Scotland nnd
will give much attention and study to
the great Institutional churches, so as
the better to carry out ths work he has
sturteil In this city.
During In-. Broughton's absence Dr.
’. I,. Walker will flit the pulpit In
the Tabernacle Baptist church.
MEMORIAL SERVICES
11 > r ALABAMA BRENAU
— KIKAULA, ALABAMA.
A high grade l'allege.<'nnserrs(r>ry for
young lames. Thorough coarse In lite
rary. special advantages Is music, nri,
oratory, orchestra of IS Instruments
Ucsiilfful new Imlldlugu located upon n
nisgolllcrrit elevation.' |dss| winter ell-
mats, splendid health record. Als. lire,
nan rbsulniiqiis takes plan of nsusl
I'nminenrement. Specially low prices.
It rite for Illustrated catalogue.
LUCY COBB INSTITUTE,
Athens, Ga.
1906 1907
The FORTY-EIGHTH session of ths
Lucy Cobb Instltuto, an Institution for
the education of young women of
Georgia, will raopen on WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 12. For catalogue and
room roaorvatlona apply to
MRS. M. A. LIPSCOMB,
Principal.
AMUSEMENTS
OF CAMP WALKER CASINO
a
)NCE
FOR SALE—A Graat Bargain—200-
YtarCalandar. Handaomaly printed
on fine papar. Just tho thing for pre
miums and souvemra.
DcLOACH MILL MFG. CO.,
400 Highland Ave.
Sunday morning at the Walker
Htreet Methodist rhurch the annual
memorial services of f.*atnp W. II.
Walker, No. *25, United Confederate
Veterans, were held In memory of
those members who had passed sway
■luring the past year. The Inelcmcnt
weather kept a number from unend
ing, but there were present a full array
of the gray-clad, battle-scarred veter
ans of the sixties, as well as many rela
tives of the departed members of the
ramp. i
One of the features of the meeting
was the roll call by the adjutant of the
names of those who were members of
the camp at one time and had since
died.
Hon. James I- Msyson delivered a
fitting and Impressive address.
The full program of the services was
as follows:
organ voluntary.
Anthem—Choir.
Prayer and Reading Scriptures—Rev.
W. I„ Pierce, pastor.
Hymn, "Am 1 a Soldier of the Cross?"
—Choir.
Koll Call of Dead—Adjutant J. O. j
Ramsey.
Hymn. "When the Roll Is Called L'p
Yonder"—Choir. 1 _________
Address—Hon. James L Mayson.
Hymn, "God Re With Tou"—Choir. I lain.
Benediction—T. J. Smith, camp chap- organ puntluda.
TONIGHT—MATINEE TUESDAY.
DAN_ ROSA
crimmins and ~ GORE
—and Thtir Own Company In—
“A WARM MATCH”
Musical Comudy and Vaudnvills.
Sale at Grand Box Office.
DELEOk]
rk: IM
Direction JAKE WELLS, Pres.
ATLANTA'S— GARDEN OF EDEN,
WITH ITU
Fairy Tale Delights.
BiKO CONCERTS TWICE DAILY.
Picnic Grounds Now Open