Evening star., 1907-11-13
|MPANEL|NG JURY
IN BRADLEY CASE
Trial Formally Begun in Crimi-
nal Court No. !.
REPETITION OF QUESTIONS
One Talesman Expresses Belief in
the Higher Law"
STATEMENT OF THE CHARGE
Defendant Arrives at City Hall
Early-Use of Cameras in
Room Prohibited.
STATEMENT OF THE CHARGE
r. W. W ellis.

The trial OF Mrs. Annie NJ,
Bradley for the murder OF former
Senator Arthur NJ. Brown was for
mally begun before Justice Stafford
in Criminal Court No. l this morn
ing. The first hours of the session
were dull and dreary, the entire
morning being devoted to the rep
etition OF the same questions by
the attorneys in the examination
OF prospective jurors. Up to the
time OF the midday recess only
twenty-six talesmen had been eX-
amined, so that another day may
be consumed in securing jury.
Court convened at three minutes past
ten o'clock. and again, as last Monday.
every available seat in the room was taken
long befora Justice Stafford ascended the
bench. Many OF the seats We're required
today for the special panel of one hun
dred talesmen summoned for possible
needs in completing the jury which Will
hear the evidence and decide as TO Mrs.
Bradleys guilt or Innocence
II was unusually early when the prison
van drew up at the side door Of the court
house and Mrs. Bradley walked into the
cell in the basement where most of her
time out OF court during the next few
weeks will be spent.
Soon after her arrival her two little sons
and her mother reached the courthouse.
and the long hour before court opened
was made pleasant for the defendant by
the cheerful chatter Of the boys Again
at the midday recess Mrs Bradley was
accompanied TO her cell by the three
members Of her family, and they all had
luncheon together
Mrs. Bradley was clad in the same cos
tune of black in which she hrst appeared
In court last Monday.
Use of Cameras Prohibited.
"Ali persons having cameras in the
courtroom VIII not attempt TO use them
while the court is in session. Crier Joyce
announced. as he noticed a battery of ko-
oaks leyeled at the chair which was to
he occupied by Mrs Bradley just before
the opening hour. and all of the snap
shot artists were disappointed beCau
the defendant dil not appear in the room
until after Justice Stafford ascended the
bench As she stepped 10 her seat just
heEiud her counsel Mrs. Bradley nodded
= simple Good morning to Attorneys
Hoover. Wells and Powers in turn. and on
10 other occasion during the morning did
she open ler lips. Most of the time she
remained with eyes downcast, only occa-
slouany siauclng a. the Jury box, ap-
tig.l4r query. Mrs. Bradley's whole de
rueanar seemed to indicate utter weari-
IrSs nr maEhe II was resignation ana
only Dr-as.e.aliy did her face light up at
some touch If hUmor in the proceedings
After trieT Joyce's announcement ot
tn orauigg Jt court United States Attor-
rsy Baker made the brie' formal state
men, Jnar the government was ready n
t-r .Ase OF the United States against
Mrs. Annie NJ Bradley, and the defense
- announced Itself in readiness to pro
C-e5. Attorney Hoover made the motion
that JLagn Orlando Powers of counsel for
Mrs. Bradley ne admitted to the tar here
fn- -A' purposes ot this case stating that
the Judge is member OF the bar in Utah
a0,. a.sn %: Tire 1ar Of the Ditcd States
: 3pr-la@ Court Justice Stafford granted
Fa" motion
Statement of the Charge.
Al tie suggestion Of the government,
Assistant United States Attorney Turner
Wa permitted 10 make brief statement
OF the charge tor the purpose Of ideAti-
fying it 10 the prospective jurors.
If Il phases the court and you, gentle
MN of the jury" Mr. Turner said. "the
case now about to be tried Is IN
winch the defendant, Annie NJ. Brad ey
stands charged with murder in the first
degree II being alleged that the Sth
day OF December last, in the Raleigh Ho-
te. in This city she shot a certain Arthur
Brown. inh-ctIng wound upon him from
which WOGnC h: Ing red until the l3lN
day OF December. when he died
Il make this statement that you may
Ali perfectly identity the case. 1t is said
that the deceased was former senator
from the state OF Utah. and that the de.
fcrdant belonged in the same state"
At the words stands charged with
murder in tie first degree" Mrs. Brad
ley's eyas sna pped shut as though drawr
by A power stronger than her will. and
she appeared to shrink into her chair as
from blow.
Examination of Talesmen.
The examination Of talesmen was con-
Quoted by Mr.. Baker, for the government
and by Attorney Hoover, for the defense
and with few exceptions the questions pro
poundad were as follows:
BY Mr. Baker.
please state your occupation?
Are you a native of the District of
Columbia?
How .ong have you resided in the Dis
trct of Columbia?
do you know the defendant, Mrs. Brad
ley?
Have you heard or read or talked
about this case?
Have Sou formed or expressed an opin