The Washington herald., 1906-12-10
This Report, 1t Is Asserted,
Infamed Mrs. Bradley.
HIS DEATH is EXPECTED
Woman On Verge of Collapse
and Refuses to Eat.
WOuId-be slayer Taken TO House of
Detention, where She Is Lncarcer-
ated with White and Black Chill
dren-Deciares She Quickly Re-
peHted Act, and Expresses Hope
That Victim VIII Recover.

That Mrs Annie NJ Bradley was goad-
ed TO her shooting of ex-senator Arthur
Brown. in the Raleigh Hotel Saturday
afternoon. by the thought that he con
templated marrying a noted actress, is
one Of the theories about the shooting
now expressed.
This much was intimated by her coun-
sci, Leckie & Fulton, who were retained
TO take charge Of her case. They did not
divulge the name Of the actress. although
II was intimated she was prominent
The mystery Of the immediate motive
for the shooting may be brought out if
the case comes to trial. but although
they were closeted with her for several
hours yesterday, her counsel would say
nothing as 10 her line of defense.
Brown was tn an extremely critical
condition last night. At an early hour
yesterday a consultation of physicians was
held at the Emergency Hospital. and
their investigation showed slight evil
dence Of septic poisoning. The patient
was in a stupor most Of the day. A sud
den turn for the worse with fatal results
may occur at any time.
Ex-senator Brown is past sixty years Of
age. and his habits Of living have been
such, the physicians say. as 10 render him
particularly liable TO septic poisoning, and
ot.struct recuperation. Just before the
patient was placed upon the operating
table at the Emergency Hospital, he di-
rected that several kilograms be sent to
members Of his family and friends. He
was on the operating table for three
hours. and since coming from under the
influence Of anesthetics has not been in
condition 10 receive or answer c0mmuni-
cations.
Mrs. Bradley Near Collapse.
Mrs. Bradley is on the verge Of col
lapse. Unable 10 sleep since the shoot
ing, she paced the floor OF The matron's
room at the First precinct police sta
tion all night Saturday
With the exception of a glass Of milk,
she has had no nourishment for mere
than two days. Yesterday morning Mrs.
Bradley was transferred to the House Of
Detention on Eighteenth street Here she
was booked along with 2 lot Of other
woman and child prisoners. white and
colcred. on the charge of assault with
intent to murder. and held without bail.
She is being watched constantly. At
times she Is almost hysterical Worn out
last evening. she retired early, but was
unable to sleep soUndly
Several people have offered her assist
ance, but she has refused to accept their
gifts. a representative Of the Salvation
Army called at the House Of Detention
yesterday with d basket of food. but the
distracted woman would not eat Some
one telephoned from Harvey's. Offering
TO send her anything that she should de-
sire.
a constant stream of sympathetic call
ers applied at the House Of Detention to
see her yesterday. but all were refused
admission. Hotel and restaurant keep
ers telephoned that they would iii her
orders for meals without charge
Would Not Rest.
Until last night Mrs. Bradley refused to
take any rest. From o'clock until )
o'clock yesterday morning she was in
consultation with y +. L. Leckie. who
had received a telegram from salt Lake
attorneys asking him 70 take charge Of
the case. After Mr.. Leckie's departure
she would not 90 10 bed, and remained in
the room with Mrs. Thornburgh, the
matron.
At times she would walk the floor
In deep meditation. wringing her hands
Then she would attempt TO calm herself
and sit down. One or twice she pre-
tended 10 be praying. but said nothing
Occasionally she would laugh and talk
on various subjects.
She inquired frequently concerning the
condition OF Brown and expressed the
hope that ne would recover. At mid
night she made efforts to send mes
sages TO the victim. who was in no con-
dition TO receive or answer them.
He would not permit me TO be locked
up in the police station If he knew it. 9"
Mrs. Bradley said frequently to the po-
lice matTon.
Once during the night Mrs Thornbursh
asked her how she ever got up courage
to commit such a crime.
oh don't know" she replied. When
think of it I don't understand"
Mrs. Thornburgh asked her how she felt
Immediately after the shooting.
Regret Comes Instantly.
"The feeling was awful" was Mrs
Bradleys answer The instant the deed
was done I regretted it. I can't realize
even now that / actually did the shoot
ing"
When questioned about the revolver,
Mrs. Bradley would not reply.
During the night, when the two were
alone. she told parts of the story of her
past. which led up to the shooting. With
regard to her relatives and other Incl
dents in connection with the case, Mrs
Bradley was reticent The story she told
Mrs. ThornbUrgh is as follows
THE first time l ever saw Mr.. Brown
was eleven years ago. 1 did not become
well acquainted with him until the fol-
lowing year. when he was sent to the
United States Senate. 1 was fascinated
with his appearance, his great knowledge
and actions. I was working in the inter
ost Of wOman's suffrage, and we were
thrown together.
My husband finally became jealous of
the attentions Brown was paying to me.
and for three years we quarreled at in
tervals on the subject Eventually We
separated. About n year ago I got a
divorce from Bradley for desertion.
Il thought Senator Brown was going
TO marry me. Time and again he has
promised 10 make me his wife. He
thought the world and all of the children.
who called him Daddy I have two
children by marriage. l wanted Brown
to marry me so my two children could
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