The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-03-31
THINKS BIGAMY FUN.
Antonio Brady's Cool Confess
sion to Justice Potts-Mar-
ried Four Times.

Antonio Brady, of No. III Plymouth
street, an enterprising italian 'longshore-
man, who has a trio of wives living and
who had a uuartette of them until death
relieved him of one two months ago. was
a prisoner in Justice Potts court this
morning. His arrest was made at the
instance of his wife Mary, who accused
him of ~assaulting her. His bigamous re-
lations developed in the hearing of the
assault case.
It appears that last Sunday Mrs. Brady
wanted to go out walking with her sister.
Her husband objected and informed her
that if she went out she would have to
remain out always. There was a fight
and Antonio demolished all the household
furniture he could lay his hands on. He
gave his wife two black eyes, broke her
nose and loosened her teeth. He was
dancing on her when her sister inter-
fered.
Antonio next paid his respects to a
portrait of the Saviour which hung over
the mantle. Tossing his hat at the pic
ture he completely destroyed it. In fall
ing it carried with a motto of God Bless
Our Home which was also smashed into
a thousand bits by coming in contact
with a stove. Antonio continued to wreck
furniture, but finally firing of that ex-
pensive amusement left the house.
His wife remained at home and nursed
her wounds. A warrant was issued for
the pugilistic Antonio, but he avoided ar
rest until last night. Whan arraigned in
court today and asked why he a as
saulted his wife he replied:A
"She didn't treat me the way my other
wives did and / was getting tired of her"
How many wives have you now or
have you had?' asked Justice Potts.
IT had four until two months ago. I
have three now was the answer.
sWhatT' exclaimed Justice Potts.
Where are they all now
Brady volunteered all the necessary in
formation. One, he said, is in South
America, one in Elizabeth street, New
York., and the third is his Jersey City
wife.
Thirteen years ago Brady came to this
country from Italy. He left behind him
in that country a wife n three children.
She had, he said, become tired of him
and he of her. They separated, he COM
ing to New York, she going to South
America. Within six months after his
arrival in New York he wooed and won
a fair Italian girl. Her taste were too
ravag for a 'longshoreman's pay
and being unable to get along well to-
gether they separated. Brady consider
ately allowing her the privilege of marry
ing again If she wished.
Two years later Brady met another
charming Italian girl. He proposed n
was accepted. The ceremony was per-
formed in due legal form. Mrs. Brady
was not a strong woman and her treat
ment caused her to become so seriously
Ill that she was unable to perform house,
hold duties. Brady TIED of wife No. 8
and came to this city to seek a more
congenial companion.
In October last he met his fate marry
ing a local Little italy" belle. Brady
is tired of his new wife and unconcern-
ediy told Justice Potts he proposed leav-
ing her in a short time. The prisoners
demeanor surprised the Court, causing
him to remark that the italian apparently
had no idea of the enorrnity of the crime
Of bigamy.
In order to bring the case properly be-
fore the courts, Justice Potts found Brady
guilty of assault but reserved sentence
for one week. In the meantime it. is
probable either his Jersey City or New
York wife will make a charge of bigamy
against him. The prisoner is held with
out bail pending an investigation of the
case.
Justice Potts has never had to deal
with a mar having so many wives.