The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-03-21
MISS POLLARD In TEARS.
The Pretty Plaintiff Weeping for Her
Children.


ing Rooms in a New York Hotel
Two Days After His Recent Mar
riage and Passing Miss Pollard OFF
as His Daughter-The Plaintiffs De-
ceitful Letters to Rhodes.
Washington, March 20.-The forenoon
session of"the Pollard -Breckinridge trial
today was not dull by any means, but the
afternoon proceedings developed a sue
cession of tempestuous and sensational
incidents from the time the court recon-
vened after the recess until it adjourned
ct 3 o'clock. with Miss Pollard weeping
for her children, her head bowed on the
rail of the witness box. Questions by Mr.
Butterworth as to her relations with Col.
Breckinridge after his recent marriage
brought out words of scorn and accusa-
ton against the defendant. He was
charged with having married his present
wife, formerly Mrs. Wing, swearing love
and devotion for Miss Pollard three
weeks after this secret marriage, when
she was in ignorance Of it, and with act
inc the part of the receiver in every pos
sible way. Incidentally it came out that
a tragedy was narrowly averted in the
Hoffman house in New York two DAYS af-
ter Col Breckinridge's first marriage
In that city to Mrs Wing, and while he
was occupying communicating rooms in
that hotel with Miss Pollard, who was
registered as his daughter. Another new
and startling incident brought out in the
crOss-eXamination was that Miss Pollard
on one occasion after the marriage and
before she knew of it, went to the house
in this city where Col. Breckenridge and
his present wife mot then acknowledged
were residing; that on seeing her they both
CrOuChed behind a curtain, whereupon
she called out, ''Willie, come out" and
he came out and accompanied her to DR..
Lincolns. These and other scenes en-
tirely overshadowed the morning exami-
nation, which was mainly devoted to
reading the deceitful letters addressed by
the plaintiff to her aged dupe, Rhodes.
THIRD DAY OF CRoss-ExAMINATIoN.
This was Miss Pollard's third day of
the ordeal of cross examination. and in
anticipation of seeing aud hearing her,
the usual throng surged about the doors
leading to the circuit court room long be-
fore court convened. Yesterdays ad-
monition by Judge Bradley to the specta-
tors, against their expressions of approval
and disapproval, and his remark that all
Washington had come to see the show,
had its effect in making the bailifs 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
medlately after the court convened and
Mr. Butterworth began to question her
about her acquaintance with Mrs. Luke
Blackburn, of kentucky, who had testi-
fed that Col. Breckenridge put Miss Pol
lard under her charge as his afianced
wife This line of inquiry suggested to
the spectators the claim of Col. Breckin-
ridge that he will controvert Mrs. Black
burns testimony.
Miss Pollard said she met Mrs. Black
burn in the winter of IS90-9l. She was
handed a letter by Mr.. Butterworth, with
the request that she examine it. "This
was written to Rhodes, % she said. ut is
in my hand writing" and then a minute
later: why is the heading torn from
that letter, Mr.. ButterWOrth2
Il don't know Miss Pollard said Mr..
Butterworth.
Does Mr.. Breckinridge know2" she
asked.
Now, Miss Pollard, you must not ask
questions of Mr.. Butterworth," " said Mr..
Carlisle, her attorney, and Miss Pollard
became quiet.
REQUEST FOR MONEY.
Mr. Butterworth then read the letter,
which was dated Lexington, KY Nov.
20, 1884. 1t begged Rhodes for $40 to pay
her board bill, and called him dear"
Mr. ButterwOrth read another letter to
Hhodes, dated Lexington, Nov 27, 1884,
IN which Miss Pollard repeated and
urged her request for the money.
MIR. Butterworth, there are q great
many more letters" said Miss Pollard,
when Mr.. Butterworth had sat down as
II ne had nothing more to read. Taking
the hint MIR Butterworth then read a
letter from Miss Pollard to Rhodes, dated
Bridgeport, Ky, Dec. 30, 1884. 1t was
merely of friendly character, bright
ana chatty, and signed Yours, with
love, Madeline -
Another letter, rather peremptorily
asking for the $40 and wondering why
hhodes had not brought it, as Friday
was pay day" ''Do not come unless you
orlng what | ask for' (signed I'M. ~, was
The conclusion.
Still another letter from Miss Pollard,
dated New Orleans, Feb. Is, 1885, told
Rhodes that she would take "this-my
hrst opportunity - to write YOU and
mamma" and informing him that he
should have every dollar of his money
PACK, and IF | am provoked again as l
nave been, l think it will only be for
once.p
GAVE THE OLD MAN SOME ADVICE.
Miss Pollard buried her face in her
Hands and laughed at some of the advice
III the letter to the old man, telling him
70 20 TO church often, and things of that
sotJ, and also at the remark: IF you
could see the pretty girls here, you would
h0I look at me-" The letter ended
" With love and kisses, Madeline"
. MISS Pollard seemed in better spirits
than She had been at any time since the
at vrlal began. Her face was placid and she
smiled frequently
Another letter dated New Orleans
!Where Miss Pollard said she was attend
ing the exposition), Feb. q, 1855, was of
d h2ht gossipy character, and signed
lovingly, Madeline" This letter, like
lhe other, although dated New Orleans,
was postmarked "Towlesboro, KY" So
was the next letter read, which was
ualed Jacksonville. d" Miss Pollard
wanted to explain this mystery, but she
was not allowed to do so She appeared
much amused at her girlish expressions.
Dearest Mr. Rhodes and with love
ana Kisses made her smile.
- More letters were shown her by Mr..
Butterworth
es, these are all mine,n she said, with
nan laugh. I'm so glad they are"
so am l." said Mr.. Butterworth.
lheSe letters were written at the time
When Miss Pollard testified she had gone
70 cincinnati during her first pregnancy
1lST Daoy was born in the May following.
Nlr Butterworth read the letters in the