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The Philadelphia Inquirer - Friday, April 12, 1895
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Friday, April 12, 1895
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The Winnipeg Daily Tribune - Thursday, April 11, 1895
The Winnipeg Daily Tribune - Thursday, April 11, 1895
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LONDON, April 11. - Great crowds of people were gathered outside and inside of the Bow Street Police Court to-day when Oscar Wilde and
Alfred Taylor were brought from the prison in a "Black Maria" in order to be examined on remand on the charges of having committed serious misdemeanors.
London, April 11 — Crowds gathered outside and inside of the Bow Street police court today, where Wilde and Alfred Taylor were brought
from prison at an early hour in the Black Maria in order to be examined on remand on the charge of having committed serious misdemeanors.
Court opened at 11 o'clock with both prisoners in the dock. Wilde looked haggard and worn, although he smiled once or twice at certain
questions put to him. But he seemed to realize the gravity of the situation in which he found himself. He was dressed as faultlessly as ever, carrying a
shining silk hat and displaying on his ungloved fingers many sparkling gems.
Wilde today was more subdued, although he smiled once or twice at certain questions which were put to him, but he seemed to realize the
gravity of the situation. He was faultlessly dressed, carrying a shining silk hat in his hand, displaying on the ungloved fingers many sparkling gems.
Taylor, Wilde’s fellow prisoner, who is charged with 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 impressed with the seriousness of the charges.
Sir Edward Clarke again appeared for Wilde and two lawyers acted as counsel for Taylor. The prisoners are evidently making a desperate
fight. Their lawyers to-day delayed the proceedings in every possible way, and the examination of the accused promises to be a protracted affair. Taylor’s
lawyers said that they would recall all of the witnesses who were examined last Saturday, as Taylor was not then represented by counsel.
Charles Parker, the 19-year-old witness who was examined last Saturday, and who related at length his intimacy with Wilde, was again
placed in the witness-box to-day. He was subjected to cross-examination by Sir Edward Clarke, but his testimony was not shaken. The other witnesses of
Saturday were not present, but by consent of counsel for the prosecution, who promised to produce them later on, the proceedings were continued.
C. F. Gill, who acted as prosecutor for the Treasury Department, and who was Edward M. Carson's junior counsel in the defense of the
Marquis of Queensberry, placed on the stand a man named Fred Atkins, 20 years of age, a variety singer. Atkins, in reply to questions by Mr. Gill, 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 who have been previously
examined. He added that Wilde gave him a silver cigarette case and money. Asked if he did any writing for Wilde, Atkins replied. "Yes, I wrote something
about 'A Woman of No Importance.'"
Edward Shelly, formerly in the employ of Elkin and Matthews, said that in 1891 Wilde called at the latter's store, and 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.
Then a number of disreputable lodging-house keepers from Chelsea, 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 young men.
The proprietor of the Hotel Albemarle testified that 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 arrest, Wilde and Taylor were remanded for a week, bail being refused.