The morning news., 1892-02-06
MES. CsB9 B9RNR IN COURT.
Released on One Charge, She Is Imme
diately Rearrested on Another.

Released on One Charge, She Is Imme-
diately Rearrested on Another.
LONDON, Foo. 5.-Mrs. Florence Ethel
Osborne, who voluntarily surrendered her
self yesterday to answer charges made
against her in connection with the theft and
sale OF quantity of valuable jewelry be-
longing to Mrs. Hargreaves, formerly an
intimate friend, was formally arraigned be-
fore Lotd Mayor Evans this morning. She
appeared to be utterly broken down. She
Kept her handkerchief to her eyes, and oc-
caslonally her whole frame would shake
with convulsive sobs. In every way she
appeared to appreciate her painful position.
Capt. Osborne was most solicitious aud de-
voted In his attention. He kept bis hand on
her arm and tried by word aud kindly touch
to comfort her and make her feel no matter
what happened, he would stand her friend
to the end. The scene was most pathetic,
and there was "a suspicious moisture In the
eyes OF some of the court attendants who, il
would be thought, were hardened to scenes
of misery and suffering.
At lO:3O o'clock, after the usual formali-
ties had been complied with the court was
declared open aud formal charge against
Mrs. Osborne OF obtaining money under
false pretenses, by representing herself as
the rightful owner Of the jewelry she sold
to Sphinx u Sons, was read. Mrs Osbornes
solicitor arose aud announced that Mrs.
Osborneh had surrendered herself voluntarily
TO the police in order to meet the charge
against her.
A PIT1FUL SCENE.
Lord Mayor Evans said he was unable to
proceed with the case until the treasury was
represented. Then ensued long wait,
which proved too much for the strained
nerves OF Mrs. Osborne. She seemed to be
choking and became hysterical Her hus-
band famed her aud gave her glass OF
water but nothing seemed 90 calm her.
Finally the scene became extremely painful,
and at the lord mayors suggestion she was
taken TO an adjoining committee room TO
await the coming Of the representative of
the treasury. Capt. Osborne supported her
on one side and a stalwar% detective on the
other. They were compelled to almost
carry her, and as they neered the door of
the committee room she placed her arms
around her husbands neck and would have
fallen to the floor had not he aud the de-
tective supported her.
AS she was carried through the court room
there was murmur of pity from the spec
tators. 1t was without doubt one of the
saddest scenes ever witnessed in London
court room, and the abject misery aud
helplessuess of the unfortunate woman
touched all hearts.
After long wait Hon. Mr.. Cuffee. repre-
senting the treasury. appeared and the
hearing was resumed. Mr.. Cuffee said the
treasury had no evidence to offer against
the prisoner. whereupon the lord mayor
promptly discharged Mrs Osborne.
CHARGED WITH PERJURY.
Detectives at once stepped to the commit
tee room and again placed Mrs Osborne
under arrest on the charge of perjury.
Mrs. Osborne was taken to the Bow street
court, where a formal charge was made
against her. She was remanded for one
week. Bail was offered and refused. She
was then removed to Holloway jail Capt.
Osborne accompanied her to the prison.