Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-06
She Was Dismissed on One Charge But
Was Held for Perjury.
CAPTAIN OSBORNE FOLLOWS HER
To Jail, Offering Every Comforting Attention Posi-
bls-A Very Affecting Scene in the Court
ROom-Mrs. Osborne CON-
pletely Overcome.

friend of the accused, was formally az
raigned before Lord Mayor Evans this
morning.
The Lord Mayor held his Court in the
old Council Chamber In the Guild Hall.
The Court room can accommodate only
200 persons and the crowd accustomed
to listen to the proceedings was so large
that il was found necessary 20 detail an
extra force of police to keep some sort
of order among the crowding, pushing
throng OF people who might rightiuliy
be termed mob.
Sympathy was expressed on all sides
for Capt. Osborne, the husband OF the
unfortunate lady, who has stood nooly
beside his wife throughout the report,
and even when he knew beyond doubt
that she had committed the crime which
has brought such heavy disgrace to
herself and him. Many of the crowd
expressed the hope that for his sake the
law would deal leniently, and that
Justice would be tempered with goodly
measure of mercy.
A subdued aspect was given to the
scene by the large number Of mourning
dresses worn by the ladies in memory
of the late Duke Of Clarence. Mrs. Os-
borne was seated in front OF the Solicl-
tors bench, directly facing the chair OF
Lord Mayor Evans, she having, before
the doors were opened to the public, been
brought in from the police station,
where she had spent the night after her
arrival in London from Dover.
On her right was her husband and on
IL he fitau a
peared to be utterly broken down. She
was attired in plain black tailor-made
dress. She had a large hat from which
depended q heavy veil which hid her
face completely from the throng of sym
pathzers. She kept her handkerchief
TO her eyes, and occasionally her whole
frame would shake with convulsive
sobs.
In every way she appeared to appre-
ciate her painful position. Captain Os-
borne was most solicitous and devoted
in his attention 10 her. He kept his
hand on her arm and tried by word and
kindly touch to comfort her and TO make
her feel that no matter what happened
lie Would stand her friend TO the end.
At lO:3O O'Clock after usual formali-
ties the court was declared open, and
the charge against Mrs. Osborne of OBJ
tanning money under false pretenses by
representing herself as the rightful
owner of the jewelry she sold to Messrs-
Sphinx and Son was read.
Mrs. Osborne's solicitor arose and an
nounced that Mrs. Osborne had surren-
dered herself voluntarily to the police
In order TO meet the charge against her.
Lord Mayor Evans said he was unable
to proceed with the case until the treas
ury was represented.
Then ensued a long wait, which prov
ed too much for the strained nerves OF
Mrs. Osborne. She seemed to be chok-
ing and became hysterical. Her huS-
band famed her and gave her glass OF
water. Finally the scene became ex-
tremely painful, and at the Lord May
ors suggestion she was taken TO an ad-
Joining committee room to await the
coming of the representative of the
treasury.
CAPTAIN Osborne supported her on one
side and stalwart detective on the
other. They were compelled to almost
carry her, and as they neared the door
Of the committee room she placed her
arms around her husbands neck and
would have fallen TO the floor had not
he supported her.
As she was carried from the court
room there was murmur Of pity from
the spectators. 1t was without doubt
one OF the saddest scenes ever witnessed
in a London court room and the abject
misery and helpiessness of the unfortu-
nate woman touched all hearts.
After quiet had been restored there
was another long wait. Finally the
Hon. Mr.. Cnffe, representing the treas
ury, appeared In the court room and the
hearing was resumed. The Lord Mayor
stated that the case would not require
the presence of Mrs. Osborne and she
therefore was not again subjected to the
ordeal Of appearing In court.
Mr.. Cuffe said that the treasury had
no evidence to offer against the prisoner
whereupon Lord Mayor Evans prompt
ly discharged Mrs. Osborne.
Detectives at once stepped to the COM
miteee room and again placed Mrs. Os-
borne under arrest on charge Of per
Jury for testifying In the libel suit
brought by her against Mrs. Har-
greaves that she was entirely innocent
OF the theft and knew nothing what
ever about the missing iewelry.
She was at once taken TO the Bow
street police court, where at !
o'clock she was placed in the dock and
a formal charge made against her. Cap
tain Osborne went with her to the DO
lice court and placed himself just be-
low her, ready TO render her any assist
nuce that might be necessary.
Her discharge at the Guild Hall had
a benefcient effect and she appeared
much stronger. Although she was able
TO stand without aid she wept silently
throughout the whole hearing.
The police testified to the arrest OF
Mrs. Osborne, at Dover, and the Magis-
trate remanded her for a week. Bail
was offered but was refused. Mrs. 0s-
borne was then removed TO Holloway
Jail. Capt. Osborne accompanied her
10 prison.
Captain Osborne was given the privi-
lege to remain with his wife in the Hol.
loway jail until after the prison doctor
certified that she was sick and ht fOl
the infrmary. Then he was obliged &C
leave her. She was terribly prostrated,
requiring constant medical attention.
The officials Of the prison promised to
inform her friends II a state of danger
arose during the night.
No plea Of mental infrmitY put forth
in her defense is likely 10 lesson her
sentence under two years in view Of her
perjury and her blackening the reputa.
ton Of intimate friends.