The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-22

Revolution. two members Of the family
participating in the battle Of Bunker I'M.
Mrs. Bradwel was born in Vermont but
in infancy was taken TO New York, where,
she remained until about twelve years Oh
age when Chicago became her home ana
here she has passed the greater part OF her
life.
She was educated at Kenosha- Ills, and
at the Ladies' seminary al Elgin, IN which
institution sire afterward became teacher,
later teaching school in Memphis III 1872
she was married 10 Mr.. James b. Brad
well. whose father was among the pioneer
settlers Of Illinois. She in course OF time
BEGAN the study Of law under the tutelage
of her husband, having no idea then OF De
coming "a practicing lawyer Her object
WAS 10 assist her husband in his legal busl-
ness. Size applied herself vigorously to
her studies and passed q highly creditable
examination, but was denied admission TO
the bar because she was "A woman.
She did not despair, but bent all her en-
ergies in the direction Of removing this
legal defect Her application was refused
by the supreme court of Illinois, and she
sued out a writ Of error against the state
Of Illinois in the supreme court OF the
United States Her case was argued IN
1871 by Matt Carpenter. then United
States senator from Wisconsin. Though
tho decision was adverse % her appica-
ton, she never again applied for admis-
sion % the bar. She was, however, sur
prised one morning TO receive certificate
Of admission upon tho original application
from the very court that had refused her
admission years before.
She was the first woman TO become a
member of the Illinois State Bar associa-
ton; also the first woman 70 become q
member of the Illinois Press association,
for she shines as an editor as we'll as a
lawyer Twenty-three years ago She estab-
nshed the Chicago Legal News. the first
weekly legal journal Published in the
western states, and 10 has appeared cOntin-
Ousy ever since under her sole cditOrship
and business management The legisia-
turc gave her a special charter for her pa
per and passed several acts making il evil
dcnce in the courts and o valid medium
for the publication Of legal notices. In
1869 She drafted a law giving "a married
woman her own earnings, and after vigOr-
faction Of seeing il enacted.
She has found time in her busy life TO do
much charitable work Mrs Bradwell is
true TO her convictions and works for an
end which she sees fully materializcd in
the future She is w0man's rights wom-
an-that is, Il strong advocate Of universal
suffrage her conclusions are based
upon scientific and economic principles-to
the aggressive and bciligerent comes de-
feat. but 10 untirng zeal, enduring energy
and strategic movement belongs success.
Women always End in her a stanch
friend, and in any field of action which
may be beneficial or conducive 20 the hap
piness or emancipation of woman she is 10
found an earnest jealous, guarded faith
ful advocate and helper As a writer she
Is ready, keen and forcible, and possesses a
power of expression that few women com
mand.
An intimate friend describes her home
life as being so beautiful that it is almost
ideal, and the world need never fear that
professional or public life will spoil woman
for the sweetcr duties Of home society.
Sine il truly feminine in character and re-
ligious in spirit. a woman of simple bab-
its, unassuming, refined, quiet and Of pre-
possessing address, with gentle voice,
queenly grace and winning smile, she is
fully gentlewoman. Her married life
has been blessed with four children, only
twoof whom are living-ason and daugh-
ter. EDWARD A. OLDHAM.