The New York herald., 1879-10-29

story of going "with professors family IAN
idle tiction." Decedent then went TO Cheltenham
and was received by Bradley's family.
On August she went with Bradley a continen-
tai tour which he had planned. At Versailles they
.dined under arbor opposite the Chemin de fer;
nice dinner and pleasant chat with b. u. bought
bottle OF Madeira' August 80. Paris. Com
muned at the Madeleine; asked for moro faith:
started for Strasbourg: stopped at Epernaisa great
place for champagne. They travelled all over Eu-
rope, stopping ut various hotels. All the incidents
OF the trip described in decedent's letters ON
December "a. 1872 she had an interview with the
Pope who took her for a German. While in Rome
Bradley determined take orders in the Church and
renew his sacerdotal authority over her, and
tor that purpose to undergo the necessary
preparation in Rome at her expense. At this time
She called Bradley "Josh b. in her letters on
January 25 1873. ''Josh g." and herself were con-
hrmed. Bradley soon after became student at the
college at Rome. Then although not really related
to deceaent in any way he chose to the posi-
from David Coppcrheld" for each. He became
Tommy Traddles and she Aunt Betsey When Brad
ley's vacation time came he took Miss Marx back to
his home in England. leaving her behind his
turn to Rome In 1874 Tommy Traddles became
Tommy. She wrote to him. but not satisfied with
such correspondence. on February 2, started and
travelled directly through to Rome. .Oh
the joy and peace OF being in the Eternal
City" she says From this time till the end Of
| July she remained in Rome. visiting churches and
shrines constantly with bradley and continually
| writing to and receiving letters from his family.
| When separated from Miss Marx for few days he
| would sometimes write to her. She says:-"Re-
| ceived sweet letter from my dear friend B"
| Tho continued sightseeing, gazing at relics and
pictures and gorgeous cereinonials which she con-
stantly witnessed very nearly turned her brain. She
| frequently Went out driving with Bradley. In
| August she left Rome with some lady friends and
made short tour to Aigle, Lake Lugano, Milan and
| Florence returning to Rome in November. Her
| diary shows correspondence during this time with
| Bradley and his family
TOMMY" REcHRIsrENEp
| Tommy rechristened as Tommasso. Her birth
day was never forgotten, Tommaso making her pres
| ents of flowers and other articles. On January %
| she says-"T at my rooni-atfectionate leave TAX
ing" The presents were not confined to birthdays
several subsequent entries show. This devoted
attention the part of Bradley received due recog-
! milton from the dccedent. We find the following
entries in her diary:-"Gave b. $ls." '.Gave b.,
for college bill, S362" ''Gave Tommasso on April g.
for his journey ticket, S456" The pomp and pa
tended to alenate her mind from her own relatives
and and her own country: sn She saysmI seldom men.
to mention my birthplace-America. but to pass as
an English woman"
After this she had another interview with tho
Pope. which she thus describes :-"Went to the Vat
lean; made little speech TO the Holy Father; the
dear Vicar OF Christ was in good health and spirits
and paid great attention to what said Tommasso
| returned from Subaco." Shortly after, III April
Bradley went to England. leaving her in Rome. She
| remained there until July, keeping up u constant
| correspondence with him. Among her entries are,
"Tommasso made subdeacon at the pro- Cathedral
of st. Nicholas. St. Barnabas Day." ..He has pro m
ised to offer his first me- On July Bradley
writes decedent letter. detailing his ordi-
nation priest Of the Church of Rome. He says
my dearest Aunt Betsey, everything went of de-
| lightfuy was sick with joy and tho consultations
| Christ gave ME. We had champagne dinner after.
| ward. NOtnlng could nave been nicer aud more
| consolng. With best love, ever your affectionate
| Traddles." On July decedept left Rome Oh her
summer tour constantly corresponding with Brad
ley and his family and remitting money to them.
| She went to Liverpool arriving there November 6
| and Tommasso meeting her at the depot:-"Rooms
10 Hope place; dned with me; talked of old times
| pleasant evening"" November 13-"Comm union
from the hands OF my own boy"
''The year lo76,' continued Mr.. Gerry, ''closes
| with both Bradley and dccedent in Liverpool. He
priest in the Church OF Rome exercises sacer-
dota functions there and administering her the
r,<to.ll
and his brother priests, her vanity hattered heI
| appetite pampered and her fondness for good living
| encouraged. She writes to her ster:-'Each night
l am made to drink lot of whiskey toddy Brad.
| leys triumph was now complete. He had expatri
| ated decedent and now had complete control Of her
mind and purse" From January to june 1876
! decedent remained in Liverpool. Her intimacy with
Bradley continued and largely increased owing to
his spiritual relation priest. In her diary she
| says:-"Father Bradley preached Easter most
beautiful sermon. He played the organ in the
| evening""
| '.roMMAsso. DEAR DoY."
| As summer was approaching decedent made ur
her mind to visit Norway. No thought OF return
! though she knew her sister Emma was in failinG
health. From June until July she was travelling il
Norway, thence to Dresden and Switzerland an(
finally arrived at Nice. where she remained the balance
OF the year. Many entries show receipts of letters
from "rommasso. Dear Boy" On June 2. 1877. she
arrived in Liverpool from her voyages. Tommassc
was awaiting her at the station. ''He looks well,
| she writes; event to the Adelph Hotel; dined to-
! gether." On July decedent and Bradley again
| visited the Continent and went to Boulogne. she
| frequently walked with him. her entries show
"Took walk on the shore; had cafe ut restaurant;
confession"
| Bradley preceded her on the return home but was
prompt to meet her when she arrived the 2sth OF
August. From that time until her return to America
in 1878 she absent from Bradley, except to
visit member OF his family He visited her fire..
came to see me; rainy day; remained at home;
bcnediction" "Iommasso came in at haf-past one.
as ao4es i9 M Mere tS are only N two
to-either kiss or benediction I am inclined to
interpret it benediction.
EMMA MARX MAKES HER WILL.
Tho year 1878 begins with tho decedent at Liver
pool surrounded by Bradley and his family and
keeping continuous record in her diary OF his
stant visits. On January Emma Julia Marx.
sister Of the decedent and contestant made her will
leaving $500 to st. Adams Church aud 1000 to its
rector and nothing TO my sister Mary Caroline Tor
reasons which she will understand" Two days
afterward Emma grew worse and contestant tele-
graphed to decedent, Emma is dangerously i'll"
Decedent's first impulse to return home. But.
she writes my friends told it would kill me to
voyage across the Atlantic at this go to
so cold climate as New York; that it was best to
wait and hear more news from you OF dear En-"
On February 13. Mr. Gerry continued, Emma
Marx died and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.
The telegram about Emma startled Bradley. lie
knew that ocean voyages were dangerous, and that
decedent was ut that time intestate. without wait
ing Tor news of Emmas death he de!icately breaches
the subject by talking to dccedent about making his
will. Now, Bradley was npecunious, and in reality
supported by dccedent. What lie had to leave by
will 1t is difficult to conjecture and he has not
chosen to explain. Bradley in frequently.
and. on March %, they talked of making our
Wills" on March % she says "Signed my wall to-
day--Mr Stanislaus Bradley. lawyer. r came
in.'
ToMAsso's ARM.
About the 1st of April she lett England for New
York. She says:-'Splendid weather; promenaded
deck. Oh! how miss rs strong arm'-wLich
casts little light Bradey's delicate atten-
ons to her when they crossed the together in
1872. On April IL she arrived in New York. and
after great deal of discussion with her sister. the
contestant, she determined to compel her to divide
II. she locked the contestant up in her room and
forced her To consent to- divide Emma's property.
Emmas WILL and said she had as much right to tn o
property as had; II did not give it up she would
sell Woodlawn. On April 25 'shc went to Mr..
Wandcil's office; all IL amicably settled"-meaning
that contestant had consented to execute deeds to
her for one-half of Emma's property.
On April ~ she writes Bradley :-"As soon as I
can consult the lawyer DIR. McGlynn has recom-
mended to me. II will DO best to make new will |
should leave my sister my share OF the house wc