Evening star., 1894-04-05

MS return from a trip he made to the west
in 1879.
Before the cross-examination was con-
cluded the usual recess was taken.
After Recess.
After the court opened this afternoon the
cross-examination of DR.. Cowan was CON-
tnued by Mr.. Butterworth. The witness
stated that he was younger than the girls
In his family and did not attend school with
them.
Mr.. Carlisle desired to ask question as
to the moral character Of Miss Pollard at
this time, but it was not allowed. on the
ground that her conduct when In Pittsburg
had not been impeached.
Mr.. John ii. Sawyer.
The next witness placed upon the stand
was John H. Sawyer, twenty-six years of
age, at present of Louisville. He said that
in 1SS1-S3 he was at the residence of his
grandfather, Mr.. Hooream, and his aunt,
Mrs. Keene. in Fayette county. KY. five
miles from Lexington. He said he was a
first cousin of Miss Pollard's, and between
1880 and 1888 she was residing with his and
her aunt, Mrs. Keene. He saw the plaintiff
frequently, visiting at the house often and
staying there as much as at his grandfath-
ers She would often go to Lexington with
relatives in a carriage, and whenever she
went with him or at times that he knew of
she would usually stay from 10 am. to 3
or pm. He had only known her to stay
sent for about ten days, visiting an uncle
in Grattansburg. Did not know of any
other occasion when she had been away of
nights. Her visit to her uncle was in the
winter.
The plaintiff left Mrs Keene's after Sep
tember, 1SS3 when he went away. Did not
know Just what date.
On cross-examination by Mr.. Shelby the
witness stated that Miss Pollard's visit
to her unces was about Christmas, 1882
Ills grandfather and his aunt lived about
mile apart In the country, and part of the
time witness was al school. In 1880 he was
twelve years old. and went to school first
at South Elkhorn. The plaintiff was not
at that school. In 1SS1-2 he spent most of
school at Fort Springs, then Slickoway
The witness named over the various teach
ers who presided over school here but
Miss Pollard was not scholar. During
SUNNI er vacations witness would work on
the farm visit around the neighborhood.
During this time Miss Pollards mother was
not there to stay, and he did not remember
having seen her there at all or anywhere
else. Mrs. Pollard was his mothers sister
H. saw Mrs. Stout there on one occasion.
If plaintiff had visited Lexington with any
one else than relative he would have
known Of it, even while he was at his
grandfathers, for 1t was a matter that
would have occasioned comment.
Mr.. Geo. H. Keene.
Geo. H. Keene Of Fayette county, KY,
was then called to the stand and ques-
toned by Mr.. Farrell He said that he
lived near Fort Springs, formerly Slicko-
way and was twenty-one years OF age last
August. He was son of John Keene, with
two brothers and two sisters, and a cousin
OF Miss Polard's. She came he testified,
to his mothers house In the fall Of 1850.
and stayed until the fall Of 1883. In 1SS0-S1
he went to school at Fort Springs, with his
brother John. His oldest sister was at
school at Wiilardsburgh Ky. While living
at his house Miss Pollard would assist his
mother about the house, and would help
him with his lessons at night. The only
time Miss Pollard was absent from the
house was about Christmas, 1882, when she
went 10 visit her uncle She came back on
the stage, and witness met her on the turn
pike to carry her grip to the house
IN answer to question from Mr.. Far
rell, the witness said that Miss Pollard
when she did IL was always with some
member of the family. The only occasion
or her staying away from the house at
night was at the time of her visit to her
uncle s. The plaintiff went away finally in
September, 1883, but he did not know the
particular reason for her going. During
her stay her mother came to make a visit
anu renamed FOR a couple of weeks. This
Cross-examined by Mr.. Shelby, the wit
ness said that he was "born August 81
1873, and would be twenty-five wears of
age next August"
Mr.. Shelby wanted to know where he
went to school, and IL that was the sort
OF arithmetic they taught at Slickaway
The witness was very sure on the question
of his age. and figured Ii out by mental
arithmetic to his own satisfaction, even
IL he did not convince Mr.. Shelby of his
accuracy with figures, Witness knew that
Miss Pollard came to his house in $780, for
ne was seven years old, and that was the
year he began going to school, During
the three years Miss Pollard was at his
house his cousin, John Sawyer was either
house a a
fathers
Did you ever voter" inquired Judge
Bradley just as the young man was about
to step down from the witness stand.
Yes sir, replied the witness blushing
"When?' next inquired the court.
About two months ago, sir" answered
planned.
That's ALL" remarked Judge Bradley.
while the witness retired amid the tittering
of the throng.
I'm Kentucky" explained Mr. Shelby
"a young man is allowed to vote at the
primaries, provided he be twenty-one years
of age at the election of the same year.
Then they vote there early and often" I"
remarked Mr.. Butterworth.
Mrs. Brown a Witness.
Mr.. Carlisle then asked that Mrs. Brown
be called to the stand, and, escorted by
Mrs. Geo. H. La Fetra Of this city, the
Mrs. Brown came in and took the stand
Mrs. Brown was one of the speakers at the
| recent anniversary celebration of Gen. Neal
Dow's ninetieth birthday at Convention
Hall here few weeks ago, when she
closed her address. very impassioned
one, by advising the destruction of the
saloons.
In answer to questions from Mr. Carlisle
the witness said she had been vice president
of the Wesleyan College, Cincinnati, from
September, 1882 to October, 1892, and knew
Miss Pollard. The plaintiff was a student
at the college, entering November 40, 1888
Mrs Brown had with her the register Of
the college, containing the original records
of the students at the college. Mr.. Car
Isle stated that this was the book which
had been discovered in Cincinnati since
this case began, and he asked the witness
to read from II so much as referred to Miss
Pollards connection with the institution
The defense objected to the question and
to the Introduction Of this book as evil
dence at this point and Mr.. Butterworth
argued against 1t on the ground that this
was properly testimony In chief and should
have been brought in as such.
Mr. Wilson argued that 1t was not really
testimony in chief, but was introduced for
the purpose Of showing where Miss Pollard
was at particular time. They had ac-
counted for her whereabouts from 1871
down. He wanted to account for every
minute Of her time durtpp al tho wars IN