The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1894-03-10

witness replied that she felt sorrow for
any woman compelled to fight her own
way in the world With flashing eyes aud
facing the whiteheaded congressman she
declared: Just the sorrow that | feel in
being compelled to appear hero, when II
had the defense Of "A husband 1t would
never have been necessary"
A sister Of Colonel Breckinridge's first
wife, Miss Mary Desha, also had some
thing TO say concerning mysterious bas-
ket, the materiality Of which was not made
apparent.
washington's Police Chief Tostifes
Another characteristic witness was the
chief OF ths Washington police depart
ment, who might have stepped from
French drama with his hitherto concealed
knowledge OF underground scauda.. Lu
jmpertursble air and matter Of fact con-
sultation Of notes regarding the tragic
passages Of Breckinridge-P Pollard affairs,
jotted down on the spot The eminently
respectable and dignified family physician
played a minor part in the testimony.
Also there were letters read, kilograms,
and four mysterious books taken from
Cincinnati convent.
Major Moore testified that he met Miss
! Pollard accompanied by Colonel Breck-
| inridgs, in his office, May 13, 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
I the lady had threatened his life. She
| demanded that he should promise to
marry her, and that he should name a day.
! He named May 81, 1898; said he would
marry her If Providence spared his life.
When he started the explain the trouble
between them she put her hand on his
! shoulder and dissuaded him. She was
much excited. He was cool"
The witness had warned Miss Pollard
that she must not make threats against
Cn'or" Rroctioridgn's rfa az the police
would have to deal with her.
., Questioning MAYOR Moore about Col
onel Breckinridge's promise TO marry Miss
Pollard, Mr.. Carlisle asked: Can you re
produce his tone of voiceV
mo, sir, | wish | could, ~ replied the
major, in tone which produced burst
of laughter and a reprimand from the
court.
He asked me to witness his determine
tion. We three clasped hands. 1t was ar
impressive scene, " said the major.
He had notes of this interview also
which he read. Miss Pollard had drawn
from her bosom a revolver, declaring that
il she had occasion to do so she would ust
it upon herself and him.
There was a stir of excitement through
out the room as Major Moore, continuing
said: "He told her that she could not ac
cuse him of having approached her witt
flowers, or seduced her; that the first timt
he saw her he took liberties with her, anC
the second night he slept with her"
Except the half dozen connected will
the case there were no ladies in court bu
long lines of men, like the crowds befor,
the box Office of a theater, waited outside
for the doors to be opened. These mel
seemed to regard the trial altogether il
the light Of a theatrical entertainment
!, apparently unconscious of the fact tina
there was an element of human TRACED.
about the affair
, Today is motion day in the circuit court
so the Washington populace will be de
MED further opportunity to satisfy its Gu
riosity until Monday.