Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-12-03


and child, who reside at 1893 Adams
street, Brooklyn, says the New York
Times. The disappearance is mystery
and but for recent inquiries sent by
Mrs. Brady to the navy department
might never have been made public.
Brady had been connected with the
pay corps Of the navy for nineteen
years when he disappeared. At that
time he was attached to the United
States cruiser Charleston. The vessel
was stationed in South American
waters and Brady came home on a
leave Of absence. One evening just
previous to the time for him to return
to his ship he went out and has never
returned, His wife and daughter, the
latter then three years Of age, have
waited patiently, but in vain, for near
ly two years, hoping that he might re-
turn or send them some message.
A few weeks ago Mrs. Brady wrote
to the navy department inquiring about
her missing husband. The reply did
not come until last week. 1t was
brief and stated that James Brady was
not in the navy at the present time and
nothing had been known of him in that
department since 1894, when he was
attached to the cruiser Charleston.
Mrs. Brady when asked for her story
by reporter was very much surprised
to hear that knowledge Of the strange
disappearance Of her husband had been
made public and at once laid the blame
upon the navy department.
1T was just two years ago this COM
ing November" said Mrs. Brady last
evening, when Mr.. Brady left his
home. All know is that he kissed me
one night and went out and have
never heard of him or from him since.
He was home on leave Of absence on
his ship, and l believe when he left
home he had considerable money and
some 1ewelry, including a watch and
chain. thought for long time he
had returned to his ship, but | soon
found that this was not true. never
told the police, because / always
thought he would come back. 1t Is toe
late now for the police to be able t
discover any trace Of him. My friends
have often advised me to have detec
tives placed on the hunt for him, bu
my faith has been strong that he would
come back some day and l have never
taken any steps to search for him fol
this reason. Poor man! He may BIZ
dead now"
Have you ever suspected that he
might have met with foul play?" was
asked.
mot until recently. 1t must be thai
such is the case, however He hat
no reason or cause that l have ever
heard Of for going away. His accounts
were in perfect shape, have since
learned, with the navy department. We
never had quarrel during the years
We were married and he was In no trou
BILE of any kind. He was away from
home most Of the time we were mar
ried, sometimes as long as three
years cruise. During all the time hi
was at sea l heard from him whenever
It was possible for him to mail a let
ter and he always kept me supplied
with sufficient money. He was maj
who took drink in a social way, bu
was never addicted to the habit, no
did he ever neglect his work or fam
lily through drink. l am utterly at I
loss to explain his disappearance"
did he leave any property or mon
ey%
mot any, only wish he had. Thel
l would not have to work so hard Il
support myself and child But cal
take care Of myself without asking m!
relatives for any aid. hope still tina
may hear of him some day. He ma.
be now in some foreign country or II
some foreign navy, but If this is so /
does seem as If he would let me hea
from him. There is no reason for hin
to remain away unless he is dead"