Evening journal., 1920-01-15
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from thence hitherto has suffered ant
undergone great pain"
II is said that the two met in New
York early In 1915. Mr. Osten, who i.
about 80 years Of age, has been In thi:
city for several years.
When court opened at 10 O'Clock
Harry Emmons, attorney for the plain
tin. Informed the court that one Of his
witnesses was unable 90 be present at
that time and requested that the case be
deferred until later in the morning A
jury was then drawn and sworn, and
the hearing Of the suit postponed until
n 45 o'clock James w LattOmus Is at
iorney for the defendant.
IN his opening address to the jury,
Mr. Emmons remarked on the rarity OF
trial OF breach OF promise suits I'm the
courts Of this State.
The case Of Miss Schilling against
0sten was not brought by her from
mercenary motives, he sta ed, knowing
that the defendant was in no position TO
pay in case a judgment should be given
against him. She wants a verdict, new
erlheless, which VIII do her Justice and
vindlcate her and regain her her self re-
spect He stated that the plalntig was
grossly injured and abused by the de-
fendant
HIS client, Mr.. Emmons stated, was
educated In Europe, and since the
death OF her parents. has depended
upon her education received there in
languages and music for her support
Mr.. Emmons alleged that Miss Schil-
Ing and 0sten met at a New York
boarding house either the latter part Of
february or early in March OF 1915,
and after q friendship OF two years, be-
came engaged to be married in April
0r May Of 1917 His conduct toward
Aer up until that time was "immacu-
iate," the attorney said, but after their
agreement 90 be married. and after
gaining her confidence and love. his
conduct became THAT OF a brute"
making numerous vile proposals 10 her,
10 which she refused to submit
Not only had he played Miss Schll-
ling false, Mr.. EmmOns said, but had |
played another girl false and married |
third woman.
Miss Schilling, on the witness stand, !
testified that she has lived In New |
York since 1913. She spent iS years in
Germany and France where she re-
ceived her education. she stated. and
returned 10 this country In 1902 She
ssi5 that she has been supporting her
self by teaching the violin and piano
and IN teaching languages.
Miss Schllllng stated that In the
September following their first meet
ng, Osten corresponded with her. She
vent 10 Europe about that time, re
turning in February, 1916, after six
months stay.
Up until the time they became en-
yaged. Miss Schilling said, the defendant
lad acted the part Of a gentleman to-
ward her, but after that time, his man
ner underwent an entire change. About
3 letters were received by her from
lin during their cOurtship. she told.
OF the number OF letters received by
Ter. Mr.. Emmons stated that he would
Introduce only 8, which he considered
ypical OF his writings. They were all |
n German and were accompanied by {
made by the plaintiff.
When the letters were brought for
ward. Mr.. LaltOmus stated that he
would admit the promise OF marriage.
nd stated that what he would seek
would be the mitigation OF the $
amaCes. q
The letters viii be read before the !
ury this afternoon. the court adjourn
ng until O'Clock 10 allow counsel for y
he defendant 10 examine them and 50 y
xpedite the case. n
Mr.. Emmons stated that after Miss =
chilling became engaged 20 0sten. she u
pent about 5000 in preparing for the y
'eddlng. s
Miss Schilling gave he. testimony y
nth a faint German accenI. " y