Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-13
Mr.. ELBY' FIST
1t Went Up and Grazed Mr. Johnson's
Cheek.
Miss Pollnrd's Attorney Assaulted by
One of Col. BrecLinridHe's Counsel
A Lively Time for Few Minutes.

The most exciting scenes in connection
with the already sensational Breckenridge
Pollard case occurred late yesterday after
noon. brief mention of which was made
In The Star postscript. Warm words were
spoken, blows were struck, and when order
was brought out of chaos for the time be-
ing, it was realized that the end was not
reached yet, and that there would probably
be further developments when court began
| today. The trouble all grew out of the ar
gument of counsel on the two sides as to
the propriety of admitting certain deposit
tions taken in Kentucky early this month.
The question of admitting these deposit
lions hinged upon the other question
whether a notice served by the prosecution
upon Mr.. Shelby of Lexington, ky., of their
intention to take dispositions, was binding
upon the defense, that is. whether Mr..
Shelby was really counsel of record"
After The Stars report of the trial yester-
day concluded, and Mr.. Butterworth had
finished his argument against the admiS-
sion of the depositions, Mr.. Johnson began
his argument on behalf of the plaintiff.
Judge Bradley was about to excuse the
jury for the day, when Mr.. johnson sug-
sested that, the jury had had the bene-
nit of Mr.. Butterworths remarks, they
should be allowed to hear what would fol-
low on behalf of the plaintiff.
MIR. JOhnsOn's Strong Remarks.
He stated that to the other side the
words counsel of record" seemed to have
some magic about them. Mr.. Shelby had
undoubtedly been authorized to act on be-
half of the defendant in the taking of depo-
sitions. and he could not have, as seemed
to be implied, certain limitation, a most
improper limitation. remarked Mr.. john
son. The objection urged by Uefendants
counsel, 1t seemed to MIR. johnson, was too
triiiing to need to be argued. At many
places when dispositions were being taken,
neither the defendant nor any OF Lis coun-
Sci were present, ana MIR, johnson de-
nounced the present objection as piece of
chicanery, which he had every reason to
believe would fail. At one time he mad been
Kept waiting one whole day by Defendants
counsel, and when he insisted that the
taking of the dispositions should he adjourn
ed sine die, the defendant, in the person of
a Mr.. Allen, was we'll enough represented
to object. At another time Mr.. Shelby,
while diSclaiminS any authority to repre-
sent the defendant, had sufficient Authority
to object to the commissioner proceeding.
Mr.. Johnson referred to the defendants
representatives as chopped or attorneys.
The urging of objection now on the grounds
stated by defendants counsel, remarked
Mr.. Johnson, was nothing less than inso-
lence The truth of the whole matter was,
said Mr.. Johnson, that the defendant had
thrown all manner of obstacles in the way
of taking of many of the dispositions, and
now wished the court to sustain him in
such practices. If the court would care
fully read the deposition, it would quickly
see that that was on the part of the de-
PENDANT far greater reason why it should
be suppressed than he had mentioned.
Without concluding his argument, the
trial was adjourned until this morning.
Bad Blood Manifested.
1t was evident before court adjourned that
deal of bad blood had been engendered.
This court is adjourned until tomorrow
morning at 10 o Clock said Judge Bradley.
Mr. Shelby who was evidently very much
put out by Mr.. Johnson's references to
trickery and chicanery, instantly rose to his
feet and demanded to be heard.
This court Is adjourned until tomorrow
in rather stern voice. 1t was evident he
was not going to permit any foolshness to
go on before him.
Col. breckenridge Turned Down.
Col. Breckenridge walked up to Judge
Bradley's place before the latter had left
the court. He spoke few words in a low
tone Of voice. His words were ipaudible to
those about him, but it is probable that lie
was expostulating about something-it is
easy to guess what. In gold. hard voice
II. n
that could be heard were his concluding
words, You, sir" 1t was something like
81 do not know you, SIR" or Il do not rec
ognize you, sir" Whatever the words may
have been, 1t was sharp reprimand Col
Breckenridge did not like ii n little bit AS
one of the leading lawyers of the blue grass
state he has been accustomed to have
things pretty much his own way in court
but this time he seemed to realize that he
was not in position TO dictate TO the court
While Mr.. Johnson had been presenting his
argument. Col. Breckinrldse had been con-
versing audibly with his counsel and gener-
ally COMFORTING himself in free and easy
manner, 50 that on one occasion it was
necessary to rap for order. When ne ran
up against Judge Bradley, however it
seemed to come across him all of a sudden
that he was the defendant in the case. His
face flushed deep crimson He was angry
as ne could be and il was with the greatest
difficulty that he refrained from answering
back.
In the Corridor.
This little incident was not the end, but
only the beginning of the trouble for an
encounter in the corridor OF the court house
followed almost Immediately afterward
When Judge Bradley adjourned the court,
Mr.. Shelby remarked. in an undertone. Il
know what l will do then" The lawyers
We're passing out into the main corridor
through a little hallway. Judge Bradley
walked out first, and was followed by The
lawyers for both sides.
AS Mr.. johnson left the room Mr.. Shelby
d&rtei after him and accOStei him in the
hallway. Mr.. johnson is broad-shouidered
black mustiched, cool and handsome; Mr.
Shelby is short and eXcitable.
Said Mr.. Shelby, facing his taller oppo-
nent: You have insulted me, sir, and Il
must have satisfaction. sir"
We'll, sir?'' responded Mr.. johnson, in
rIogat lively and calmly, as he afterward
said, expecting that Mr.. Shelby would de-
nominate the sort of satisfaction ne ex-
pected.
Mr.. Shelby's Fist Goes Out.
Thereupon Mr.. Shebys right fist shot
outward and upward, grazing Mr. john
sons left check and drawing slight blush.
AS he threw up his arms in the defensive
the dignified form of his professional part
ner Mr.. Calderon Carlisle was interposed
between them. Quickly several other gen
temen became participants in the fray
Mr.. Desha Breckinridge, the handsome
young son of the defendant, was in the
crowd, and, he afterward explained it,
Under the impression that his father was