New-York tribune., 1907-11-22
MRS. BRADLEY'S TRIAE.
Intimate Friend of Mr.. BrOrCn Testi-
fes an Her Behalf.

edgment by ex-senator Arthur NJ Brown Of Utah.
of the paternity OF the two youngest Of Mrs Brad
ley's children told to-day IN Judge Stafford
court by other lips than hers.
| Il acknowledge Arthu: Brown and Martin Mont
romery as my children by Annie NJ Bradley" Such
was Mr.. Browns own method If expressing him
self on the subject. The legend was inscribed on
a soiled and bIotted piece Of writing paper. II
was dated February lc 1905. and brought 10
| light by Colonel Maurice NJ Kaighn, an attorney
Of Salt Lake City, the present receiver in the
United States land office in that city and a friend
OF Mr.. Brown OF thirty years standing
Colonel Kaighn was the witness stand for an
hour during the afternoon session OF the Bradley
trial He testified that Mrs. Bradley brought the
telltale slip OF paper TO his Office Just after she
received it from Mr Brown. with the ink not yet
dry: that she fairly danced into his room and
heamed with Joy as she held the paper aloft and
told him that nov all would be well"
Colonel Kaighn related many interesting facts
/ concerning his association with both Mr.. Brown
and Mrs Bradley. He made by far the best Wit
ness for the little woman up TO the present time,
herself excepted. He told OF many dramatic in
tervieus with Mrs Bradley, and closed with the eN-
preston of opinion that she had become a ma
MAC on the subject OF her relationship 10 the eN-
Senator He said he believed her mind 10 have
been unbalanced
81 hated to do H." he said. after he left the
stand. ''for Mr.. Brown was one Of my most nt-
mate friends: but cannot trihe with one con
science"
given by Major Samuel a King. who related many
incidents going TO show that Mrs Bradley was IN
an exceedingly nervous condition for some u''e
before coming 20 Washington. and Arthur barnes.
Assistant Attorney General of Utah. An eH'r,
was made 10 find a MI Shrewsbury. an uncle ot
Mrs Bradley who has been brought 20 Washing
ton 10 testify concerning the insanity III Mt
Bradley's family. but ne had disappeared JN'E'
Powers explained that Mr Shrewsbury was h''
used 70 courts. and confidence was express" ''''
! he will appear tomorrow.
More placid more capable OF asserting oohtfo'
over herself and more resourceful. apparen'y' man
when she took the witness stand on Tuesday MrS-
Bradley left il AT to-day after monoPoiZlhs
the attention Of the court for days and half
Few tears were shed by her to-day while smiles
were more frequent her face than heretofore.
There were some references TO occurrences IN
connection with herself and Mr. Brown which evi-
IDENTIFY touched her and aroused agreeable memories.
She was especially pleased when Colonel Kaighn
/ told the story Of her preservation 70 him OF Mr..
Browns acknowledgement OF his children
The year 1891 crowded with letters from M
Brown to Mrs Bradley. according to hcr state
ment, but those she pr served begin with Deccn-
Der of that year. In a letter during that month
addressed to her as "Dolc Madison Brown MI
I Brown, referring to young Arthur, said: We
accomplish all that have promised each other
all that owe each other-all that We owe the
joint result OF our love"
In letter dated December and addressed to
My own Sweet Love" Mr. Brown referred 70
their relationship saying:
w We have a great problem and work before US
We must strip ourselves OF all other thoughts and
ried about what TO do with YOU fear Si, 2op W@r y
60 crazy crazy there lChlcagol and doubt il any bet
and trust in each other We will look the world
ever, Nothing shall part as anu ours 'oF-
On January :. 1902. he expressed confidence 1ba,
his wife would agree TO divorce on reasonable
terms, and continued:
n hSn odr y29 fnd IN viii G9lsbTatG 5 the spring by
say on your birthday IS the hope ne and 9esI hng
mi mi pTlere ~ WI come true and that you and
each other by a life Of mutual devotion. Remem-
Der lhat We are to go on loving 10 the end Of life
On January Is he wrote her a letter signed Your
Own Husband" On January q he expressed CON
hdence in winning in the divorce matter and
added: L believe we will live together and enjoy
each other all the better for the troubles that
now beset us" on February y he wrote an arrec-
Tomato letter referring TO Mrs. Bradley as the
mother of our child" On February % he wrote. Il
will turn heaven and earth until l marry YOU
III most OF the letters Mr.. Brown addressed Mrs
Bradley as Dolly" but this frequently
changed for the words Sweetheart" Love
Beloved Dear Heart" "Angcl" Darling
Wife and "a NJ j. the meaning OF the initials
being Little Mint Julep," which was one Of his
pet names for her. The letters full endear-
ing phrases. and I'm them Mr.. Brown seemed 10
have laid bare many phases OF his character. He
complained frequently Of Mrs Bradley's associa-
ton with "Margie," whose full name Mrs. Bradley
declined TO give.
When District Attorney Baker was questioning
Mrs. Bradley about her talks with her pastor the
Rev. DR.. Utter. he asked; Did you say to Dr.
Utter that II Senator Brown did marry you
voluntarily you would make him? Didn't ne ask
you how you were going to do II? And didn't you
reply: Arthur Brown is n coward heart and If
he refuses will press revolver against his
heart?" With flash in her eye. Mrs. Bradley
quickly uttered a denial OF the statement
Mrs. Bradley also told Of Mr. Browns purchase
of the revolver ne gave her and with which she
shot him. She repeated that he had told her To
use It for protection against Mrs. Brown adding
that his wife very injUdicious person" and
that it might be needed. Mrs. Bradley said how
ever. that sho had had fear of Mrs Brown and
did not carry the revolver on her account.
Mrs. Bradley admitted that Mr.. Brown was ad-
dicted 20 the drink habit. and she oaid they fire.
quently qUarrelled.
do you remember the time you struck him in
the mouth wish d umbrella and knocked his teeth
out?' she asked.
Il co. the witness replied She then detailed
some ot the particulars of disagreement saytnt.
that he had sa!d cruel things to her, adding that
she had lifted her paraso and struck him rIis
teeth a mere shell and easily broken" she
added
Coiore; Kaghn testified that hc had been ures-
ont at an interview in 1906 between Mr. Brown and
Mrs. Bradley IN his Office. He said:
He was az first suriy and disagreeable. and She
weeping. Finally his manner changed. lie
became more tender and kind. Before the inter
6 yeS a c9SeG s6d ne wa TO ae rbt by vo g1u @ know
know my difficulties He further assured her that
It was all right PUTTING his @ arm around her, he
YOU happy woman Her face beamed. and after
he left she jumped up and pi-ouetted around and
exclaimed 'Oh. colonel, IL is all right!
In reply TO question as TO whether he had at
that time formed any opinion to Mrs Bradleys
mental condition Colonel Kaishn said: