Paris, May 18.
Lady (Edmée) Owen, who was sentenced to five years' "'reclusion' on February 24 for an attempt she made upon the life of Mme. Gas-taud, the wife of her lover, has withdrawn her appeal against the soctence, which now is automatic ally put into execution.
Lady Owen, who is the widow of Sir Charles Owen, is a Frenchwoman and was formerly an_actress. Her attempt on the life of Mme. Gastaud was made after Dr. Gastaud had refused her plea that he should obtain a divorce. The case caused a considerable sensation hen the details were frst publsh-
The sentence of "reclusion" entails civie degradation and numer-gus legal disabilities. The regula. Hons are severe.
May 21.
Counsel for Lady Owen has] applied for her pardon or at least {for the reiaission of the. remainder lof her sentence and her immediate The final decision will now ree with the new President, M. Doumer.
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