The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-17
WASHINGTON SENSATION.
Congressman W. (. P. Brsckinridgs Sued
 for Breach of Promise.
MANY ALLEGATIONS.
MadaiiRe Pollard wants $50, GOO From Kentuckyss Representative at the
 White House.


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 I WASHINGTON, August 14.-Suit has been filed for $50, 900 for breach of promise against Representative ". c. P. Breckinridge, of Ken tncky, by Madaliue Pollard The plaintiff charges that in April, 1884, when she was IT years old and a student at Wellsleyan Female Semi nary, at Cincinnati, she was met on the train, travelling from school to Frankfort, Ky, by W. c. P. Breckinridge, who made her acquaintance on the plea of his knowing her family. On the 3rd day of August, 1884, he came to see her at tLe seminary, and got permission from the president for her to dine with him, and by wiles and arti6ces and protestations of affection, subsequently, took advan- tage of her youth.
 1 The allegations filed go with great length into the relations that existed between the plaintiff and Mir. Breck- inridge, as she charges, until re- gently. The birth of two children (who died) and the premature birth of third child are alleged as re- suit of this intimacy.
 It is alleged that he solemnly promised that there should be a se- cret marriage on the 3lst day of May, 1893, and that the marriage should take place in the city of New York, but after that on the plea of her condition, the time appointe l for the marriage was postponed until the following December or January From time to time, she alleges, the date of the marriage was postponed until on the 18th of July, she ayers, Mr. Breckinridge wrongfully and injuriously married another, woman, Mrs. Louisa Wing, who was then resident of the city of St. Louis.
 The plaintiff in the case was for some time an employe in one of the departments here, but shortly after the death of Gen. Sherman was dis missed, it was said, for the making of a derogatory remark respecting the dead general. The announce ment of her engagement to Mir. Breckinridge and the subsequent breaking off of that engagement and Mir. Breckinridge's marriage created sensation in the Capitol
 l Col. Breckinridge was absent all day in Philadelphia witness ing the ceremonies attending the launching of the cruiser Min neapolis. He accompanied the party of distinguished persons which went from Washington and which included Vice President Ste Yenson. Secretary Herbert and a number of prominent senators, representatives and naval officers. He seemed in cheerful spirits throughout the trip and spent most of the homeward journey in con, versing with Secretary Herbert. When the train arrived in the Pennsylvania station this evening Col. Breckinridge and his wife walked with their fel, 1 low travellers to the car riage entrance, where they entered vehicle and were driven to the Cochran Hotel, where they are stopping. None of the party on the train, not even Col. Breckinridge, knew that the suit had been en- tered when the train arrived In l Washington, hut at the hotel a | friend met the Kentucky congress man and told him oft. Col. Breck- inridge did not seem to be surprised, and after nasty toilet he and Mrs. | Breckinridge went in to the public dining room and had dinner. On leaving the dining room they were met by very nervous attache of the marshall office, who served the pa pers on the defendant. Col. Breckin- ridge showed the papers to his wife as they were entering they elevator and neither appeared disturbed. A few minutes la.er Col. Breckinridge saw an associated press reporter in his room. He betrayed no signs of nervousness, and was as courtly in ! his demeanor as ever
 In response to the request for a reply to the charges made by Miss Pollard, Col. Breckinridge said "I have been in the city only few minutes and have not had time to ex- anime the papers in this case. 1 can only say at this time, before l have l had a chance to know the extent of the allegations made, that 1 hope my friends will believe that these charges are the result of vindictive- ness, vexation, and perhaps of in- tention to blackuail, and 1 ask that they suspend judgment until full hearing sLall have shown all that is in them. do not care to say any thing further until l have had an opportunity to consult with attor- neys and thoroughly examine the al 1 taro+.a,,o jt