Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
MISS POLLARD AGAIN.
TsmpeauOuS and Sensational Incidents
in Her Case.
SHE WEEPS BITTERLY.
A. the Court Adiourns Her Head Il Bowed
Upon the Railing Of the
WitncS-stand.


irrideo TRIAL to-day was not dun by any
means. but the afternoon proceedings de-
,c.ortd succession OF tempestuous and
..nsntional Incidents from the time the
court roconvened after the recess until II
adiour-.d at O'Clock. with Miss Pollard
waning for her children her head bowed
,,r The RAN Of the wituess-box. Questions
fv Major Buiterworth as to her relations
sith Colonel Brceknridge after his secret
marriage brought out words OF scorn aud
,reusation against the defendant He was
charged with having maligned his present
WIFE formerly Mrs. Wing with swearing
love and devotion for Miss Pollard three
.sks after this secret marriage. when
D.. was in Ignorance Of it, and with
ac.lng the part of the decciver in every
,.-stlc way. incidentally 1t came out
that tragedy was narrowly averted in
... Hoffman HouSe. New York, two days
after Colonel Br.ckinrdges first mar
rage in that city 20 Mrs. Wing, and while
pa. was occupying communicating rooms
n that hotel with Miss Pollard. who was
i-stcred as his daughter. Another new
.tl startling incident brought out in the
Examination was that Miss Pollard
.. one occasion after the marriage, and
I. fore she knew of IT, went To the house
t1 this city where Colonel Breckinrldge
and his present wife mot then acknow-
leI-eD were residing. and that on seeing
l.r they both crouched behind a curtain.
vh,rcupon she called out willie. come
out." and he came out and accompanied
rcr 10 Dr Lincoln's. These and other
s..ncs entirely overshadowed the morning
examination, which was mainly devoted
to r,ading the deceitful letters addressed
D., the plaintin to her at?ed dupe, Rhodes.
THIRD DAYS ORDEAL.
This was Miss Pollard's third day of the
oDsal Of examination. and In antici-
patton of seeing and hearing her. the usual
thr,nc sur,,,d about the doors leading 10
the C1rcuit-Court room long before the
court convened. Yesterdays admOnition
hy Judge Bradley 10 the spectators
against their expressions Of approval and
disaVpnoval. and his remark that all
Washington had come 10 see the show.
had IN effect In making the bailiffs un-
usually careful. and they managed TO
keep out OF the chamber nearly all Of
those who came merely out Of curiosity
Miss Pollard took the stand almost I'm
mcdiately after court convened. and Major
Hutterworth began TO question her about
her acquaintance with Mrs Blackburn.
II Kentucky, who had testified that Colo
ncl Breckenridge put Miss Pollard under
her charge as HIS affianced wife This
line of inquiry suggested to the specta-
tors the claim of Colonel Breckenridge
that he will controvert Mrs. Blackburn's \
testimony
Miss Pollard said she met Mrs Black
burn in the winter OF 1S9O-'gl. She was
handed a letter by Major Butterworth,
win the request that she examine ii.
This Is written TO Mr. Rhodes" she
said. 1t is in my handwriting" and then
a minute later. why IS the heading torn
on that letter Mr. Butterworth?"
Il do not know. Miss Pollard" said
Naior Butterworth
Does Mr. Breckenridge know" she
asked
Now. Miss Pollard, you must not ask
questions of Mr. Butterworth.' said Mr..
Carlisle. her attorney. and Miss Pollard
became quiet
Major Butterworth then read the letter.
which was dated Lexington, KY Novem-
Der 20. l~i. IL begged Rhodes for $40 10
pay her board bill. and called him dear"
Major Butterworth then read another
letter 10 Rhodes dated Lexington, Novcm-
ber q. 1891, In which Miss Pollard re-
p.at'd and urged her request for the
money.
MANY LETTERS.
Mr. Butterworth. there were a great
many more letters" said Miss Pollard.
when Major Butterworth had sat down as
81 ne had nothing more TO read. Taking
ine hint Major Butterworth then read
letter from Miss Pollard TO Rhodes,
dated bridgeport. Ky. December 80. 1881.
u was merely Of "A friendly character.
bright and chatty. and signed. Yours
with love. Madeline"
Another letter rather peremptorily ask
inr Rhodes for the so and wondering
why a. had not brought it. as Friday
Was Iay-day." 'Do not come unless you
irng what ] ask for. (Signed) NJ" was
tt. conclusion.
~ru another letter from Miss Pollard,
ottei New Orleans. February H. lSs5,
told Rhodes that she would take this
uy FIRST opportunity TO write 10 you and
mamma and informing him that he
sh1uld have every dollar OF his money
back, and 'if ! am provoked again as
J have been, j think 1t will only be for
once"
Miss Pollard buried her face in her
hands and laughed al some of the advice
10 the letter 10 the old man-telling him
t9 500 90 church often, and things Of that
-..t and also at the remark, If YOU
could see the pretty girls here. you
would not look at me-" The letter end
90. with love and kisses. Madeline"
Miss Pollard seemed IN better spirits
tau she had been at any time since the
trial began. Her face was placid, and
hc smiled frequently.
Another letter from New Orleans. where
MISS Pollard said she was attending the
,>rositom dated February p. 1885, was
of Cd light gosslpy character. and signed
"Lovelingly. Madeline" This letter, like
the others although dated New Orleans
Was Ioslmarked "Towlesboro', Ky" So
w.s The next letter read. which was
dated jacksonville"
MYSTERY OF PosTMARKs.
Niss Pollard wanted TO explain this
mystery, but she was not allowed to do
She appeared much amused at her
ririish expression. I'D arrest Mr.. Rhodes"
ANA with love and kisses" made her
smile
More letters were shown her by Major
:.utt rworth.
Yes. these are all mine" she said, with
a half laugh. I'm so glad they are"
$50 am /. said Major Butterworth.
These letters were written at the time
whom Miss Pollard testified she had gone
90 Cincinnati during her first sickness
ll,r baby was born during the May fol-
lowing
Major ButterwOrth read the letters In
ttc order OF date. The next was dated
Cincinnati. July /. 1855" An explanation
Dt how the letters were sent 10 Miss Pol
lard in Cincinnati. and not 10 New Or.
leans and Jacksonville was given in one
of tLe letters. In which Miss Pollard said
Rhodes must send the letters 10 her
mother 10 be forwarded. so that they
could come with her mothers notes. and
keep her aunt. with whom she pretended
90 be- from knowing OF her affairs with
Rhodes
Othcr letters 10 Rhodes were read. prin-
r.pally OF a dunning character. and OF no
Interest that was apparent
When Major Butterworth had finished
reading he asked Miss Pollard IL she had
not said that these letters were for the
purpose Of misleading Rhodes. but Mr..
Carlisle irterfered. and said Major But
terwOrth should specify what letter"
Major Butterworth referred 10 statement
% Miss P0llard's that she had read Wash
irgton Irving at the school
Il beg your pardon. MIR. Butterworth,'
said Miss Pollard. 'T'he letter containing
that statement WAS from New OrleaDS"