The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-08-16

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inridss. inridge, who made her ac-
quaintance on the plea of his knowing
her family.
She was fattered by his attentions.
knowing who he was and regarding him
as very prominent man. On the third
day of August, 1884 he came to see her
at the seminary and got permission Of
the president for her 10 dine with him,
and by wiIes and articles and protesta-
tions of affection subsequently took ad-
vantage of her youth and inexperience.
She AYERS that he got her completely un-
der his control.
The allegations filed go with great
length into the relations which existed
between the plaintiff and Mr. Breckin-
ridge as she charges until recently. The
birth OF the two children (who died) and
the premature birth of third child are
alleged as a result of this intimacy.
She further alleges that after the
death OF the children she came TO Wash
ington, and that after the death of his
wife she was again in a delicate situa-
ton and with protestations Of love and
affection he again induced her to con-
tinue their relations and promised to
marry her as soon as it would be proper
for him 10 do so in a sufficient time af-
ter the death Of his wife. 1t is alleged
that he solemnly promised that there
should be a secret marriage on the 31st
Of May. 1892, and that the marriage
should take place in the city of New
York. but after that, on the plea Of her
condition, the time appointed for the
marriage was postponed until the fol-
lowing December or January. From
time 10 time, she alleges, the date for
the marriage was postponed until. on
the 18th day of July, she AYERS Mr.
Breckenridge wrongfully and injuriOusly
married another woman, Mrs. Louisa
Wing, who was then a resident of the
city of St. Louis.
The plaintiff in the case was for some
time an e1nploye in one of the depart
ments here, but shortly after the death
Of Gen. Sherman was dismissed, Ii was
said, for the making of a derogatOry re-
mark respecting the dead general. The
announcement Of her engagement to
Mr.. Breckenridge and the subsequent
breaking off Of that enga cement and
Mr.. Breckinridge's marriage created a
sensation in the capital.
Col. Breckenridge was absent all day
In Philadelphia witnessing the ceremo-
MES attending the launching Of the cruis-
er Minneapolis. He accompanied the par
~ Of distinguished persons which went
from Washington and which included
Vice-President Stevenson, Secretary Her
bert and a number of prominent sena-
tors, representatives and naval officers.
He seemed in cheerful spirits through
out the trip and spent most Of the home
ward journey in cOnversing with Sec
retary Herbert. When the train arrived
In the Pennsylvania station in this city
this evening Col. Breckenridge and his
wife walked with their fellOw-travelers
TO the carriage entrance, where they en-
tered n vehicle and were driven to the
Cochran hotel. where they are stopping.
None Of the party on the train, not even
Col BrecBnridge, knew that the suit
had been entered when the train arrived
IN Washington, but at the hotel friend
met the Kentucky congressman and told
him Of It. Col. Breckenridge did not
seem to be perturbed, and after hasty
toilet he and Mrs. Breckenridge went
into the public dining-room and had
dinner. On leaving the dining-room
they were met by a very nervous at
tache Of the nnarshaPs office, who served
the papers on the defendant.
Col. Breckenridge showed the papers
20 his wife as they were entering the
elevator and neither appeared disturbed.
A few minutes later Col Breckenridge
saw an Associated Press reporter in his
room He betrayed no signs OF nerv-
business and was as courtly in his de-
meanor as ever. In response to a re-
quest for a statement in reply to the
charges made by Miss Pollard, Mr.
Breckenridge said:
'I have been I'm the city only a few
minutes and have not had time to ex-
anime the papers I'm this case. I can
only say at this time. before have had
a chance to know the extent Of the al
legations made, that I hope my friends
will believe that these charges are the
result of vindictiveness vexation and
perhaps, Of intention TO blackmail, and
/ ask that they suspend Judgment until
a full hearing shall have shown all that
Is in them. do not care to say any
thing further until / have had an op-
portunity to consult with attorneys and
thoroughly examine the allegations"
BUREAU OF THE SENTINEL,
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. IA.