The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-02-06

LONDON, Feb. J.-Mrs. Florence Ethel
Osborne who voluntarily surrendered
herself to the police yesterday toanswcr
the charge made against her in conncc-
ton with the theft aud sale OF a quanti-
ty OF valuable jewelry belonging to Mrs.
Hargreayc, formerly al intimate friend
OF the accused, was formally arraigncd
before Lord Mayor Evans this morning.
The lord mayor held his coursin the old
council chamber in the Guild hall. The
court room can accommodate only 200
persons and tho crowd accustomed to
listen 20 the proceedings was SO large
that it was found necessary TO detail m
extra force of police to keep some sort
OF order among the crowding, pushing
throlrg ofpcoplc who might rightfully
be termed amob.
sympathy was expressed on all sides
Tor Capt. Osborne, the husband OF the
unfortunate lady, who has stood nobly
beside his wife throughout the report
and even when he knew beyond doubt
that she had committed the crime that
has brought such heavy disgrace to
herself and him. Many OF the crowd
expressed the hope that for his sake
the law would deal lenicntly, and justice
would be tempered with Goodly meas
urc OF mercy.
a subducd 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 tho solicit
tors bench directly facing tho chair OF
Lord Mayor Evans, she having before
the doors were opened to the public,
been brought in from the police station
whcrc she had spent the night after her
arrival in London from Dover.
a FAITHFUL HUSBAND.
On her right was her husband and on
her left were the detectives. She mp.
peared to be utterly broken down. She
was attired in 4 plain black tailor-made
dress. She had large hat from which
depended Il heavy veil, which hid her
face completely from the throng OF
sympathizers. She kept her handkcr-
chief to her eyes, and occasionally her
whole frame would shake with convul-
sive sobs. In every way she appeared
to appreciate her painful position.
Captain Osborne was most solicitous
and devoted in his attention to her. He
kept his hand on her arm, and tried by
word and kindly touch to comfort her
and to make her feel that TO matter
what happened he would stand her
friend to the end
At 1880 o'clock, after the usual for
malities, the court was declared open
and the charge against Mrs. Osborne, OF
obtaining money under false pretenscs
by representing herself as the rightiul
owner OF the jcwelry she sold to Messrs.
Sphinx d Son, was read.
Mrs. Osborne's solicitor arose and an
nounccd that Mrs. Osborne had sirren-
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.
A SAD SCENE.
Then ensued long wal which proved
too much Tor the strained nerves OF Mrs
{ Osborne. She seemed to be choking
and became hysterical. Her husband
famed her and gave her Il glass OF
water. Finally the scene became ex-
tremely painful and at the lord MAYORS
suggestion she was taken to an adjoin-
ing committee room to await the com
ing 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 10 the floor had not
he supported her.
AS shewas carried from tho court
room there WAS u murmur of pity from
the spectators. 1t was without doubt
one OF the saddcst scenes ever witnessed
IN London court room, and the abiect
misery and heiplessness OF the unfortu
nate woman touched all hearts. After
quiet had been restored there was an
other long wait. Finally the Hon. Mr.,
Guile, representing the treasury. ap-
peareu III the court room and the hear
ing 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.. Cutie said that the treasury had
no evidence to offer against the prison.
or, whcrcupon Lord Mayor Evans
promptly discharged Mrs. Osborne.
EEARRrsTrD
Detectives at once stepped to the
committee room and again placed Mrs.
Osborne under arrest on charge Of
perjury for tcstifying in tho libel suit
brought by her against Mrs. Hargreaves,
that she was entirely innocent OF tile
thcit and know nothing whatever about
the missing jewelry. She was at once
taken To- the Bow street police court,
where, at o'clock, she was placed in
the. dock and formal charge made
against her Capt. Osborne went with
her to the police court, and placed him
sell Just below her, ready to render her
lany assistance that might be necessary.
Her discharge at the Guild hall had had
benelicent effect, and she appeared
much stronger. Although she was able
to stand without aid, she wept silently
throughout the whole hearing.
Tho police testified to tho arrest OF
Mrs. Osborne at Dover, and the masis.
trate remanded her for week. Bail
was offered, but was refused.
Mrs. Osborne was then removed to
Holloway jail. Capt. Osborne accom-.
panied her to prison.
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