The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-03


her confinement by a physician, who had
been an intimate friend Of the defendant
in the Confederate army. were also told
Of
Colonel Breckenridge related, In great
detail. long conversation which re-
suited in an agreement between Miss
Pollard and himself to go to see Major
Moore again in reference to their nrst
interview with him. During this talk.
Colonel Breckinridge said, Miss Pollard
displayed a pistol, which she had In her
breast II said TO her." said the witness.
you are too near to use that" She said
she did not intend to use it-if she used
1t at all IL would be on herself.
Concerning other statements at the
interview with Major Moore. Colonel
breckenridge said Miss Pollard was anx-
ious for him TO tell Major Moore that
no other man had any improper relations
with her. but he would not do so.
Thought he had Got Rid cf Her.
Reference to other matters which hap
pened about this time. ana which were
covered in Colonel Breckinridge's testi-
mony of Friday. were told over again.
She had agreed 10 go 10 New York, he
said. TO remain there during her coming
confinement. and she again submitted TO
MN n vi lulliSc cHt nttN'0s Ait
furnished her the money for these things,
and said the witness: Il offered her
more than the sum she wanted, but as
remember II. she said she did not want to
get to New York with more than some
small change and a ten-dolar bill. for
which she was afraid she could not re-
sist the temptation to return TO Washing
ton if she had plenty of money
The witnesswas obliged to so away about
this time on "A speaking tour through
Virginia and Kentucky. and he and the
plaintiff parted on the best of terms, she
agreeing 10 leave Washington and remain
away and not trouble him any more.
II considered the matter between the
plaintiff and myself" said Col. Breckin-
ridge. $50 far as Washington was con
cerned so far rs Mrs. Blackburn was
concerned and SO far as our relations
were concerned, as entirely ended
Il said to her that / wanted the child
TO be born, and would accept 1t as
part Of my punishment for what had
occurred between us. ] wanted to raise
it and take care of It. and would give
it as fair chance as it was possible
TO give child born out of wedlock.'
Nils. Pollard EScitcd.
Miss Pollard became very much excit-
cd during Colonel Breckinridge's recital.
and occasionally turned 10 Mr.. Carlisle, as
If appealing to him not to allow the
statements Of the witness to so unchal-
Hanged She was very nervous all the
morning and frequently on the verge OF
tears.
Colonel Brecknridge said he read In a
Cincinnati paper while I'm Lexington in
July, 1893. an announcement Of his en-
gagement 10 Miss Pollard. he denied the
report. and the denial was published in
the Lexington Gazette. lt was on thus
statement in the Gazette that Miss Pol
lard based her letter % Colonel Sreck-
inridge threatening that unless he send
her a statement of their engagement over
his own signature he must take the con-
sequences. Colonel Rrecknridee said
there were five or SIX of these letters from
the plaintiff threatening him with the
publication OF a full account OF their
relations.
in one OF her letters" said the Wit
ness, she threatened 10 20 10 Lexington
and submit 10 the arbitrament of my
unmarried daughter as 20 what she
should do in view of the former relations
between ~.
Did YOU have Gny relations with the
plaintiff after the 18th of April, 1885
Ghe date OF the marriage of Colonel
Brecknridgc and Mrs. Wing). asked Ma
ior Butterworth.
Colonel Breckenridge hesitated an IN
stant. as If forming his words, and. look
ing squarely at Miss Pollard, and nod
ding his head at her to emphasize ms
words. he said. ~ did not after the
18th Of April. 1893; / did not have any
such relations with the paintin whatever
after that date. II is absolutely false.
rtf4HC Will
the plaintin after you saw Mrs Black
| burn?"
~ had not any such relations with tn
nlaintin after / returned to Washington
ON the 3lst OF March" was the answer
The Crosf-E1amination.
This concluded the direct examination
Major Rutterworth informed Judge Brad
lev that the defence was pracueali'
| through with the witness. recess wa
| then taken. .,, ,. .t
After recess Judge Wilson began M
cross-examinatlon OF Colonei brechin
ridge. beginning by asking as 10 III
carly education and social advantages
,rbie brought ont the fact that defendant
| had edited a newspaper two years; ina
| no had never been involved in hnancia
! or other difficulties. that he was
| PRESBYTERIAN to the extent Of being born
| ON the rolls Of the church, claimed ina
he was nominally member or IN
/ hoard Of directors Of Sayre lnstitut" "A
| Lexington. while Miss Pollard ATTENDED
| Major Butterworth interrupted the eN
| animation to have Colonel BreckinrlhS
| correct his statement that Miss Polar
| had lived at the Academy Of the vista
ton in this city. The witness SAID J
was the Academy Of the Holy cross o.
Massachusetts avenue.
Colonel Breckenridge contiued that n
had lectured before youndg ladies col
leges and had bestowed diplomas; ina
he was "A Mason. and had delivered IN
address at the cornerstone laying OF IN
| Masonic Temple in Richmond va.
"Now.p said Judge Wilson. MaJo
pr,,erworth has made so pointed a refer
ence 10 the plaintiff reading George Ello
that I thought there must De some reaso
for IT. Can you tell me what that po'l
Isl"
Wanted 10 Initiate George Eliot.
81 do not know OF any reason exceI
hocause of George Eiiots co-haoitatlo
u,,,h Mr. Lewes. / did mention TINS
N,afor Butterworth. and told MIN 'h'
~ nlainfin had expressed great a.
,niration for her and said she "Ou'
-ather live A life ike George Eliot I'VE
,han grow up an ignorant kentucK
country woman. raising honseiui
children. churning. milking. and al tn' tnl''
sort Of thing. mentioned 1t to MAG
Bufterworth merely TO give him an idea o
the mawkish sentimentality OF me piall
tiffs mind and how she formed re
nance around George Eliots companion
ship with Mr. Lewes
This feature Of the examination eN'eno
ed over considerable time.
| Many questions were asked py lh' cross
examiner about the meeting pe'mse