The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-08-13
BRECKINRIDGE is In FOR IT
Fascinating Congressman from Ken
lucky Sued by a Betrayed Ohio Cir.
Union While His Wife Vas Yet Living Is
One of the Sensational Charges.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 12.-In the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia to-day
suit was filed for $50. 900 for breach OF
promise against Representative William C.
p. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, by Madeline
V. Pollard. The plaintiff alleges that In
April, 1884. when she was seventeen years
old. and a student at Wesleyan Female
Seminary. CINCINNATI, she was met on the
train travelling from school to Frankfort,
KY, where she had been called OIL account
of the grave illness of her sister.
by w. G. p. Breckenridge, who made
her acquaintance on the plea of his know
ing her family. and that she was flattered
by his attentions. knowing who he was
and regarding him as a very prominent
man, snd that on the third day of August.
1884. he came to see her at the seminary.
and got permission of the president for her
to dine with him. and by wiles, and arti-
fees. and protestations of affection. subse-
Quently took advantage of her youth and
inexperience. She AYERS that be got her
completely under his control.
The allegations, filed at great length. go
into the relations which existed between
the plaintiff and Mr.. Breckinridge , whIon
existed, as she charged. until recently. The
birth of two chlldren (which died.. and the
premature birth of a third child. are al
legged as q result of this intimacy. She fur
ther alleges that after the death of the
children she came to Washington,
aud that after the death of Con.
gresham Breokinridge's wife she
and with protestations of love and affec-
ton he again induced her to continue their
relations and promised to marry her as soon
as It would be proper for him to do so in q
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Breckenridge. 1t Is alleged that he solemn
~ promised that there should be o secret
marriage on the 31st of May.
1898. and that the marriage should
take place in the city of New York.
but after that. on the plea Of her condi-
ticn, the time appointed; for the marriage
was postponed until the folio Decem-
Der or January. From time to time. she
alleges, the de- to for the marriage was most
poned, until on the 18th day of July. she
AYERS. MIR. Breckenridge wrongfully and
injnriously married another woman. Mrs.
Louisa Wing. who was then q residents of
the city OF Sc. 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.
eral Sherman was dismissed, 1t was said,
for the making of a derogatory remark re-
speeding the dead General. The announce
ridge. and the subsequent breaking off of
that engagement and Mr., Breokinridge's
marriage. created q sensation In the Capitol.
Colonel Breckinridge was absent all day
In Philadelphia witnessing the ceremonies
attending the launching OF the cruiser
Minneapolis. He accompanied the party
OF distinguished persons which went
from Washin gton, and which included
Vice President Stevenson. Secretary Her
bert and q number of prominent Senators.
representatives ana naval officers. He
seemed in cheerful spirits throughout the
trip and spent most of the homew ard
journey IN converting with Secretary Her
bert. When the train arrived In the Penn
sylvania station. In this city. this even
ing Colonel Breckinridg &c and his wifewalk-
ed with fellow travellers TO the carriage
entrance where they entered q vehicle and
were driven to the Cochran Hotel. where
they are stopping. None of the party on
the train. not even Colonel Breckinridge.
knew thai the suit had been entered. but
at the hotel q friend met the Kentucky
Congressman and told him of it.
Colonel Breckenridge did not seem TO be
perturbed. and after q hasty toilet he ana
Mrs. Breckenridge went into the public
dining room and had dinner. On leaving
the dining room they were met by . very
nervous attache OF the marshaPs office.
who served the papers on the defendant
Colonel BreckinridRe showed the papers to
his wife as they were entering the elevator,
and neither appeared disturbed. A few
minutes later Colonel Breckenridge saw q
reporter in his room. He betrayed no
sigma of nervousness. and was as courGly in
his demeanor as ever. In response to q re-
quest for q statement in reply TO tho
charges made by Miss Pollard, Mr.. Brock
inridgo said:
81 have been In the city only q few min
utes and havs not had time to examine the
papers in thIs case. l can only say,
ct this time. before / have had a
chance to know the extent of tho
allegations made, that | hope my
friends will believe that these charges
are the resulI 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 anything further
until / have had an opportunity to consult
with attorneys and thoroughly xamin
the allegations"