The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-10-04


WASHINGTON, D. G., Oct. S.-Interest
in the breach OF promise suit brought
by Miss Madeline Vinton Pollard
against Representative Breckenridge, OF
Kentucky, which has been gradually
waning was revived by the pubiica'
ton in that the plaintiff had become a
resident OF home for fallen women.
The retreat chosen by Miss Pollard is
an Episcopal institution conducted on
the lines of similar institutions in the
Catholic church.
Miss Pollard's purpose in seeking an
asylum at the home was stated yester-
day without reserve.
She is keenly sensible Of the disgrace
she has brought upon herself, and she
intends in future to atone tor it by d
life Of self denial and charitable work.
She did not attempt either to excuse
herself or 10 condemn the man with
whom her name has been 30 unpieas..
antly associated. She is good denl OF
philosopher, this young Kentucky
woman, aud she bears her troubles
bravely. She is II woman OF intense
nature. Her manners are refined and
her conversation at times is brilliant.
AS she talked she clasped and un-
clasped her hands with nervous move
ment which, more plainly than words,
expressed the emotion under which she
was iaborinS. She wore a well. lifting
but severely plain dress OF dark blue
serge.
4 dotted white muslin cap, which
covered her head, increased rather than
detracted her from appearance. The
plainness OF her attire was not relieved
by single article OF jewelry. Her face
showed the severe mental strain under
which she has been suffering,
Miss Pollard said that her family had
entirely renowned her. She discussed
the matter calmly, as she did every
other phase OF the unpleasant affair in
which she is so prominent figure. 1t
is this quality OF her mind that hEstim-
presses one who meets her at this time,
for she is philosophical to the last de-
gree. There is apparently no malevol-
ence in her nature, Notwithstanding
the general belief that her suit was in
spired by malice.
"RevengeW she repeated. when asked
ii that had been her purpose in making
her troubles public. mot at ali. l
have no such feeling. thought it I'M
Just that l should bear all the burden
alone. What alternative had L? Col
onel Breckinridge's denials OF our en-
gagement were made in so pointed a
manner-a manner that reflected so &C.
verely upon me-that l had no choice
but to tell the whole truth. There was
something SO strange about his treat
ment OF me. At 5'o'clock on the day OF
his marriage l received a letter from
him, letter full OF tenderness and
affection. don't attempt to account
for it. 1t is inexplicable."
"Shall you remain long at this
homer"
"My stay Aere ia indefinite. My pur-
pose in entering the institution was to
compose and discipline myself, and to
devote myself for the remainder of my
days to the work Of uplifting and edu-
eating fallen women. The work also
places me position where can never
be untrue to myself again"
Miss Pollard has no expectation OF
becoming religeuse. She confessed
this with an air Of sadness that would
have won the sympathy OF even those
who condemn her. 81 can't become q
member OF any order. There is no
room in such organizations Tor such as
|. Moreover, am not a Christian in
the strict sense of the word. can't
accept the divinity of Christ, but l
think l am growing more in sympathy
with His life and teachings. want to
regard Him as something more than q
great and good man. l hope in time l
may call myself Christian in the full
est sense"
1t is difficult to express the tone Of
sadness and the deep sincerity which
accompanied these words. The effort
OF this girl to seek forgetfulness of self
in the work OF retaining fallen women
and to find consolation for her wounded
spirit in the teachings of Jesus OF Naza-
reth casts an interesting side light on
her character that was revelation to
her visitor.
Miss Pollard's plans for the future
are undecided, 30 far MS her residence 10
concerned. II will not be in Washing
ton, however, and she herself is not GER
tain in what city she will locate. In
her conversation yesterday she made
but few references to Colonel Brecken-
ridge, and these were mainly incident
al. When asked what she thought OF
the defense put forth by Colonel Brock
enridge her face for the first time dur
ing the interview was frightened with
a smile.
~ could have made" she said with a
dumure air, "a better defense for him
myself"
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Tue Wheeling Drug Company has Sc.
cured the agency for the sale of Max
Klein's famous Silver age Pure Rye