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LONDON, May 22. — The second trial of Oscar Wilde was begun in the Old Bailey Court, before Justice Wills. There was a dense crowd of interested spectators present in the court room. Wilde was very restless and looked worried and careworn.
London, May 22 — The second trial of Oscar Wilde began today in Old Bailey court before Justice Wills. A dense crowd of interested spectators was present. Wilde was very restless, and looked worried and careworn.
The Solicitor-General, Sir Frank Lockwood, in opening the case for the Treasury, said the indictment covered acts of gross indecency during the period extending from February to October, 1893. He then recited the charges made against Wilde in connection with Edward Shelley, Alfred Wood and others.
The Marquis of Queensberry was present at the trial. During the morning session Wilde was taken ill and was obliged to leave the court, but returned later.
London, May 22 — Marquis of Queensbury is present at the Wilde trial today. During the morning session Wilde was taken ill and he was obliged to leave the court.