Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-19
Woman on Trial for Mur-
der OF Ex-senator on
Witness Stand
TELLS A PITIFUL TALE
Declares Paramour Invited
Vengeance II He Ever
Proved Untrue.

washington, -ioV. ~ Practically
the entire forenoon sitting in Judge
Stafford's court today was consumed
in listening to the story of Mrs Annie
Bradleys relations with ex-senator
Brown of Utah, whom she shot and
killed in this city in December last
When the witness was taken for lunch
con she had not reached the date of
the tragedy. Her story dealt with the
antecedents, and the details were full
of tragic interest and included partic-
ulars of the first acquaintance with
Brown, the growth of the intimacy. and
covered many points of relationship.
Made Promises of Marriage.
Mrs. Bradley claimed Brown made
many promises to secure a divorce
from Mrs. Brown and marry her. and
on numerous occasions had protested
his undying affection for her.
Gave Her n Pistol.
She said Brown performed several
criminal operations on her, introduced
her as his WIFE had given her a pistol,
and told her it was for protection
against Mrs. Brown. She was much
affected at many points and often
spoke in a mere whisper.
Called TO the stand.
Washington, Nov. 19.-Mrs. Anna
NJ. Bradley, on trial for killing former
Senator Brown, took the witness stand
today in her own behalf. Her pssumn
tlon of that position marked the eli
max in the already famous case The
court room was crowded.
Witness Believed Her Insane.
The first witness was Mrs. Joseph
inc Tighe, a newspaper woman, who
related particulars of call upon Mrs
Bradley at the house of detention Dec.
a call. When Mrs. Adams presence
was announced Mrs. Bradley became
excited. Witness said she reached
the conclusion Mrs. Bradley was in
sane.
Attorney Makes II Mistake.
At 1915 Mrs Bradley was called
81 call Mrs. Annie Adams" said Judge
Powers, and the interest was intensi-
fed He Immediately corrected the
mistake, announcing he meant Mrs.
Annie Bradley. Her voice was low,
distinct in tone and firm.
Tells Life story.
The first questions were directed to
developing the history of defendant,
who said she was 35, born in Kansas
City, educated in Denver, Colo, and
had had smallpox and pneumonia and
had been badly hurt by blow OH the
head while child
Said she had resided at Salt Lake
City, Utah, since 1890. and married
Clarence Bradley Two children, 10y
and a girl, resulted from the union.
She was a member of the Woman's
Press club and Poets Round table and
gave much attention to civic reforms.
Bccan,c Acquainted with Brown.
1t was through her connection with
these and political organizations she
became acquainted with Brown. She
said her relations with her husband
were unhappy, and she was divorced
from him in 1898. Witness told of be-
ing introduced to Brown by her uncle,
and afterwards coming to know him
well while she was secretary of the
republican committee.
Unable to Proceed.
The acquaintance continued TO ripen
until 1898, but when asked to give a
description of her relationship, she fell
into tears and appeared unable to pro
ceed. When she did open her lips, nc
one heard except the stenographer
He interpreted the answer: "The ac-
quaintance grew into very intimate re.
lations."
'Did he make manifestations of love
towards you?"
MANY"
"Was a child born to you and him?
"Yes; in February 1899"
Brings Another Ordeal.
"Tell just how you came to enter
these relations"
This inquiry brought a long nara
tive. which was so mingled with sobs
and tears and told in so low tone
the stenographer was compelled to re
peat the story, which was in part:
"The senator told me he was very
unhappy and wretched. l told him oul
relations could only result in grief ant
sorrow. but he replied he would STAY
by me all my life.
Gives Consent