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The North American - Friday, April 12, 1895
The North American - Friday, April 12, 1895
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Los Angeles Herald - Friday, April 12, 1895
Los Angeles Herald - Friday, April 12, 1895
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London, April 11—A great crowd was gathered outside and inside the Bow Street Police Court today, when Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor
were brought from the prison at an early hour in a Black Maria, in order to be examined on remand on the charge of having. Committed serious misdemeanors.
The court opened at eleven o'lock with both prisoners in the dock. Wilde looked haggard and worn, and it was noticed that the was greatly changed since he
appeared on the witness stand of the Old Bailey to prosecute his suit for libel against the Marquis of Queensberry, the collapse of which action in such
an unexpected and sensational manner led to his arrest and the subsequent terrible disclosures.
Wilde today was much more subdued, although he smiled once or twice at certain questions which were put to him. But he seemed realize
the gravity of the situation in which he found himself. He was dressed as faultlessly as ever, carrying a shining silk hat in his hand and displaying on
his ungloved fingers many sparkling gems. Taylor, Wilde's fellow-prisoner, the man who si charged as having acted as procurer for the author and
dramatist, behaved in the same sneeringly indifferent manner as when arraigned last week, and was evidently not as deeply impressed with the seriousness
of the charges brought against him as was Wilde.
Sir Edward Clarke appeared for Wilde, and two lawyers acted as counsel for Taylor. The prisoners are evidently making a desperate
fight. Their lawyers today delayed the proceedings in every possible way and the examination of the accused promises to be a protected affair. Taylor's
lawyers said that they would recall all of the witnesses who were examined on Saturday last, as Taylor was not represented by counsel on that occasion.
The prisoners are making a desperate fight. Their lawyers today delayed proceedings in every possible way, and the examination of the
accused promises to be a protracted affair. Taylor's lawyer said he would recall all the witnesses examined Saturday, as Taylor was not then represented
by counsel.
Charles Parker, the nineteen-year old witness, who was examined on Saturday last, and who related at length on the stand, giving the
most minute details of his intimacy with Wilde, was again placed in the witness box today. He was subjected to cross-examination by Sir Edward Clarke, but
his testimony was not shaken. The other witnesses of Saturday were not present in court, but by consent of counsel for the prosecution, who promised to
produce them later on, the proceedings were continued, and C. F. Gill, who acted as prosecutor for the Treasury Department, and who incidentally was
Edward M. Carson's junior counsel in the defense of the Marquis of Queensberry, placed on the stand a man named Fred Atkins, twenty years of age, and
described as a variety singer.
Charles Parker, 19-year-old witness examined Saturday, who related at length his intimacy with Wilde, was again placed in the witness
box today. He was subjected to cross-examination by Sir Edward Clarke, but his testimony was not shaken. Other witnesses of Saturday were not present, but
by consent of counsel for the prosecution, who promised to produce them later on, proceedings were continued and C. F. Gill, who acted as prosecutor for
the Treasury Department, placed on the stand Fred Atlains, twenty years, described as a variety singer.
Atkins, in reply to questions put to him by Mr. Gill, stated that Wilde took him to Paris in 1893. Further testimony furnished by the
same witness was similar to that given by young men and boys 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.' "
Atlains said Wilde took him to Paris in 1893. Further testimony furnished by the same witness was similar to that given by young men
and boys previously examined. He added that Wilde gave him a silver cigarette case an money. When asked if he did any writing for Wilde, replied: "Yes, I
wrote something about ‘A woman of no importance.'"
Edward Shelly was the next witness. He was formerly in the employ of Elkin and Matthews, and said that in 1891 Wilde called at the
latter's store, and thus witness made the prisoner's acquaintance. Shelly related how Wilde's attentions flattered him, and told how Wilde gave him copies
of his works, with tender inscriptions, took him to theatres, to the Prince of Wales' Club, and to other resorts. The witness also testified in detail as
to Wilde's criminal behavior to him [...] the district of London in which Wilde's home is situated, and several servants testified to Wilde's visits to
theses houses in company with young men.
The proprietor of the Hotel Albemarle was also examined, and he testified as to how he became suspicious of Wilde, and finally issued a
writ for a week's bill, in order to prevent him from returning to that establishment.
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.
Testimony was presented showing the relations which existed between Wilde and Shelby were brought to the attention of the latter's
employers and Shelly was discharged. After the police had presented evidence concerning the arrests of Wilde and Taylor they were remanded for a week,
bail being refused.