The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-13
Hiss POLLARD BREAKS DOWN
carried Painting from The Court Room
by Her Friends,
BSECEISRIDGE LOOKS ON UNNOYED.
Two More Important Witnesses for the
riaintifi--1he Women Spectators Or
dcred Out of Court by The Judge.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. March i2.-The
prospect OF hearing Miss Madeline V.
pollard ten her side OF the story in
hon SUR against Congressman Breckin-
Il.e. oi Kentucky. Tor breach Of promise
Il ho effect this morning Of materially
.4.mcntns the crowd OF people who have
....4V0red daily since the trial began
tl saiu adm.tancc 20 the courtroom.
Fourlr.n Femaie spectators.
Miss Poiird's excited behavior Friday
fI whettcd the appcutes Of tne ioFeIs
sensational testimony, pDt ""'ti '.'
,..g of judge Bradley persons not nav
sr interest n the casc either pIo-
..e.rauy or as witnesses. were not ai-
... b.. enter the courtroom. This re-
...r,ion nls not strictly carried out, for
.. h..Hr. while able 90 resist the per-
... .. Che men c0mers, could not
,.t u opportunities of the genter
M Fourteen women, young ana OLD,
,r. t.. objects of special attention in
Oil. ,oar-.oom this morning when the
rrllrs of the bar began hling no. The
.... spectators sat TO The left of the
t.n. judge. 0n the benches CORES
rs to and facing the jury seats
r 0f them were young giris-pretty
ls-who laughed and chatted gaily.
Miss Pollard Enters.
rI.s Pollard entered the courtroom at
u clock attended by Miss Ellis. OF
re Episcopal Home Of Mercy, and a
Is friend from Cincinnati. who sat be-
her throughout Fridays hearing.
n. Pollard was dressed as ON her hrst
.rance in the courtroom. she said
..I morning" TO her counsel and
.ned at something Judge Wilson said.
I.. The smile died on her face ass the man
...rI She is prosecuting entered the room
t The doorway directly within her line
Ision Miss Pollard quickly recovered
..if however. and went on chatting
u Judge Wilson.
colonel Breckinrdge took seat al
~ behind. and about six feet from,
ss Pollard.
those Volumes Of Irving Again.
,r Carlisle opened the proceedings by
stains that there was "a preiimary mat
Co., uat should be cleared up before the
r....llrls began. ie referred TO the
r.sl.t.n 0f four volumes OF Washing
t. irtne over which there was
mysterious sparring between opposing
counsel Friay
mI.e bradley said that the books were
evidently part of the deposition of Sis-
10. t fue. e. Cincinnati. ana as
.... ne.. subject 90 inspection by both
Sides. iasf as any other deposition could
I. nere.fol
Uaur Burrworth made further argu-
m.nt n favor of keeping the bosks
scaled bur Judge Bradley dismissed the
question with the terse statement.
orler OF t.e court viii stand"
Ihc Women Invited Out
The moment The judge stepped upon his
ha.a DIS eyes ZEN upon the throng of
women tY nIs lelt Ine audience did not
..I I'D be tel4 that .h aht displeasea
IH. Court Judge hradleys aversion to
M presence of women at such trials i5
".I known. and when Doe at once called
r-nM Wilson % him and conferred
rM chat ol.e.M for moment or two
..laf every ONE Boo the courtroom knew
..t the Court was expressing his dis
a.ure az the presence of the women.
there was not much surprise except
ans tine women themselves. which
Judge Bradley. as soon as the court
r.. opened, turned Co the marshal and
"Alr. Marshal. ] wish you 10 re-
these ladies t0 vacate their seats.
l.les not witnesses in fhe case Will have
-. retire.
rAereupor the marshal turning toward
f.e corner of the courtroom where The
women were congreeated, said. "Au
ladies' not witnesses in this case must
.e the cour--room.' This. of course.
.I.H every eye m the courtroom upon
.N N' ANN NttN ''N' b Rt tNA'Ar
Their position Was decidedly un-
.a.Ut ouc That they SO appreciated
g. nas clearly apparent from their flushed
f'.a In"r d10nCast eyes. and embar-
rH.s.i manner They said nothing. ale
though several of them looked beseeoh-
H.t toward Judge Bradley. Hut the
Count was determined that his percmp-
l.u order should Doe obcycd, instantly
D.l.i. anl the undoubtedly greatly dis
appointed women llgi out of the court
fl Hiu The best grace possible. The
vacated hy thc women were in-
sHNF taken possession OF by mem
l. of the bar and others who had
stood outside. aud the proceedings in the
pralus case went on.
Air. Claude do IA Roche Francis.
,r Carlisle called to the stand Claude
dc La Roche Francis youns gentle
man with smooth face. eyeglasses and
fuf-lintd coat. who sall. "aWsl" and
"aNftcrno0n.' Air. Wilson examined
him. Air. Francis said his residence was
New York. but Doe spent much of his
time lu Europe. TIE said he was here i'm
The winter of 1922 .3. lie knew Mrs.
Thomas who resided at - Lafayette
.Il4re and subsequently, at 1919 II street
H. knew Miss Pollard He met her
I.. winter. She was boarding al - La
..e.te square, and subsequently went
u 1919 "a street as guest OF Mrs.
Thompson. Witness went to'Mrs. Thomp-
sHla frequently. sometimes two or three
dimes week. he often saw Miss Pol
ield thore. he knew Mr.. breckenridge
l SAW him there uite frequently lie
Mr Hreckinrdge in the drawing
l.Hm with Miss Pollard quite frequently
I. .unli not say just how many times.
|..F usually sat together on The sofa.
Sometimes they were standing up. he
f seen tfcM ln the middle of the room
Ie ssw them also in the library on one
4lss Pollard excused herself
81, NI..0es ln The drawing-room on that
occasion. .Fiue. Excuse mc q moment,
Paw. lid $50 upstairs to the library 10
t.- Colonel Hreck.nrldse. who wants 10
o1 business. Witness saw Col
o. hfeekurilee in the library Witness
iI beard conversations between them
o. m."t occasions. His manner was all
fa. extremely paternal and very kind
.0naf. also. Miss POllafd's manner
0ne of Difference, respect and al
i.l4l.
A. g. Marriage
Nr Wilson asked If he had heard a
conversation between them respecting
+r Francis said on one particular occa-
when Dee went 10 the house witness
'.'NN.I into thc drawing-roOm while his
coming was announced 10 Mrs Thomp-
on tnai occasion he met Miss Pol
ii and Colonel Ereckinridgc in the
o'HH.ne-room. Witness had started In
t'i ts he entered saw Colonel Breckin-
s.DI WOO hi