The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-03-15

Breckinridge-. No." replied the lady
most forcibly. When Miss Pollard
came to tell her of Colonel Breckin-
ridges attentions to Mrs. Wing, Mrs.
Black burn had advised her, III she had
any seif-respect, to drop him, that
if he was determined to play the
villain nothing Miss Pollard could say
would prevent him. On his next
visit Colonel Breckenridge had de-
clared, sternly, emphatically and fire.
quently, that the stories of his atten-
tions to other wemen were the work
of miserable gossips. Mrs. Blackburn
had extended to Miss Pollard more
protection than she otherwise would,
because Colonel Breckenridge had
asked her to and she believed him to
be a gentleman.
In New York in May, 1898, Mrs.
Black burn had told Mr.. Breckenridge
that she washed her hands of him be.
cause he permitted Miss Pollard to
follow him about. Miss Pollard had
pleaded with her not to withdraw her
protection, promising to explain mat
ters in Washington, but in Washing
ton Mrs. Black burn had received no ex-
PLANTATION and had told them that she
was through with them. Previously
she had protested againet the frequent
visits of Colonel Breckenridge to Miss
Pollard, telling him that he should
guard her, las he would his own child,
and he had repeated that she was too
hard up on them, knowing them to be
engaged.
After a noon recess Miss Pollard
nII nh f11, N
she talked with her lawyers. Mrs.
Blackburn returned to the witness
stand and surveyed the audience
through her lorgnette. The kilograms
which she had Identified on the ex-
animation, were produced. they had
been re 3eived by Mrs. Black burn in
April, and in May, 1898 both informing
her of Madeline's address in New
York East Thirty-first street, the 9TH
er, West Fifty first street, the second
saying that Madeline would meet her
at the depot, and signed by Mr.. Brock
iuridge.
This finished Mrs. Blackburn's tes-
timony.
The second witness was Miss Mary
Desha, the sister of Col. Breckin-
ridges first wife, who said that she
first met Miss Pollard at Lexington,
KY. in 1889, and next with Secretary
and Mrs. Carlisle during the Worlds
Fair.
When questions were asked con-
cerning the first wife of Col. Breckin-
ridge, the defense objected, saying
that the marriage was no. dispute.
A light wicker basket wss hand
ed the witness which she had pre-
sented to her sister and on which
were her initials in her sisters hand
writing.
mo cross examination for her, she
may stand aside" said Colonel Brock
inridge with a wave of his hand.
Major Moore, chief of police of the
District OF Columbia, next took the
stand. He was acquainted with both
parties to the suit He first met Miss
Pollard, accompanied by Colonel
Breckenridge, in his office May Is,
1898. He said:
"The door was suddenly thrown
open when Colonel Breckenridge came
in, closely followed by lady. He
said that he might have to ask my
protection as the lady had threatened
his life. She demanded that he
should marry her; seemed much eY-
cited; demanded that he should name
a day. He named May 81, 1893; said
be would marry her then if Provi-
dence spared his life When he
them she put her hand on his shoulder
and dissuaded him. She was much
excited. He was c0Cl.n
The witness had warned Miss Pol
ard that she must not make threats
against Colonel Breckinridge's life as
The police would have to deal with
ler.
In questioning Major Moore about
Colonel Breckiuridge's promise to
marry Miss Pollard, Mr.. Carlisle
asked: "Can you reproduce his tone
Of voice?n
"No, sir, wish 1 could, replied
jhe major, in a tone which created
laughter and a reprimand from the |
court. "Colonel Breckenridge told
ne that the lady was pregnant |
through her relations with him, that |
'he was going to New York to prepare
or the event, and that he intended to |
marry her. He asked me to witness
lis determination. We three clasped |
hands. 1t was an impressive scene,n
Jaid the major.
Miss Pollard had drawn from her
BOSOM revolver, declaring that if
The had occasion to do so, she would
lse it upon herself and him. The
witness took it, Colonel Breckenridge
Juggesting that he should return it to
Ter as Christmas present, she telling
him to give it to her on her birthday
There was stir of excitement
through the room as Major Moore,
said: HE told herthat
he should not accuse him of having
approached her with flowers or Sc
iuced her; that the first time he saw
Ter he took liberties with her person
md the second night he slept with
ler."
During this interview, which lasted
half an hour, Miss Pollard reclined on
sofa and Colonel Breckenridge sat |
N a chair. Major Moore had received |
our communications from Colonel |
breckenridge and one telegram. The !
etters were handed to Colonel Breck- |
nridge for indentifica cation. "These
ire III my hand writing. That type
written one has my signature. l sent
hat telegram" he said, in a matter