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Nanaimo Free Press - Thursday, April 11, 1895
Nanaimo Free Press - Thursday, April 11, 1895
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San Francisco Chronicle - Friday, April 12, 1895
San Francisco Chronicle - Friday, April 12, 1895
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London, April 11 — Great crowds of people were gathered outside and inside of the Bow street police court this morning when Oscar Wilde
and Alfred Taylor were brought from the prison at an early hour in order to be examined on a charge of having committed serious misdemeanours. The court
opened at 11 o’clock with both prisoners in the dock. Wilde looked haggard and worn and much more subdued, although he smiled once or twice at certain
questions which were put to him, but he seems to realize the gravity of the situation in which he finds himself. He was dressed as faultlessly as ever. He
carried a shining silk hat in his hand and displayed on one of his ungloved finger many sparkling gems. Taylor, the man charged with having acted as
procurer for the author and dramatist, behaved in a seemingly indifferent manner, was evidently not as deeply impressed with the seriousness of the
charges brought against him as was his companion in the prisoners’ dock. Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor-General, again appeared for Wilde, and two
lawyers acted as counsel for Taylor. The prisoners are evidently making a desperate fight. Taylor’s lawyer said he would recall all witnesses who wore
examined on Saturday last, as Taylor was not represented by counsel on that occasion. Chas Parker, the 19 year old witness, was again placed in the
witness box this morning. He was subjected to cross-examination by Sir Edward Clarke, but his testimony was not shaken. The proceedings were continued,
and Mr C. F. Gill, who acted as prosecutor for the Treasury Department, and who incidentally was Mr Edward M. Carson’s junior counsel for the defense of
the Marquis of Queensberry, placed on the stand a man named Fred Atkins, 20 years of age, and described as a variety singer. Atkins, in reply to questions
put to him by Mr Gill, said that Wilde took him to Paris in 1893. Further testimony furnished by the same witness was similar to that given by young men
and boy who have been previously examined in this extraordinary case. He added that Wilde gave him a silver cigarette case and money. Asked if he did any
writing for Wilde, witness replied, "Yes, I wrote something about a woman of no importance."
Wilde’s counsel reserved his cross examination of witnesses until the trial of the charges against Wilde. Taylor’s counsel wrung from
one or the prosecution’s witnesses named Parker that he had been guilty of heinous offences with many persons besides Wilde. Parker also admitted
receiving twenty pounds extorted from gentlemen.
Edward Shelly was the next witness. He related how Wilde gave him copies of his works with tender inscriptions, took him to theatres,
Prince of Wales club and to other resorts. The witness also testified in detail as to Wilde’s criminal behavior to him. Then a number of disreputable
lodging house keepers from Chelses, the district of London in which Wilde’s home is situated, and several servants testified to Wilde’s visits to these
houses in company with youths. The proprietor of the hotel Albermarle was also examined, and testified as to how be became to be suspicious of Wilde and
finally issued a writ for a week’s bill in order to prevent him from returning to the establishment.
Shelly related how Wilde’s attentions flattered him, and told how Wilde gave him copies of his works with tender inscriptions, took him
to the theaters, to the Prince of Wales Club and other resorts. The witness also testified in detail as to Wilde’s behavior to him. Then a number of
disreputable lodging-house keepers from Chelsea, in which Wilde’s home is situated, and several servants testified to Wilde's visits to these houses in
company with youths. The proprietor of the Hotel Albemarle testified how he became suspicious of Wilde and finally issued a writ for a week’s bill in
order to prevent his returning to that establishment.
Testimony was presented showing that the relations between Wilde and Shelly were brought to the attention of the latter's employers and
Shelly was discharged. After the police had presented evidence concerning the arrests, Wilde and Taylor were remanded for a week, bail being refused.
Testimony was presented showing that the relations which existed between Wilde and Shelly were brought to the attention of the
latter's employers and Shelly was discharged. After the police had presented evidence concerning the arrests Wilde and Taylor were remanded for a week,
bail being refused.