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 was commenced to-day 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. The solicitor general, Sir Frank Lockwood, in opening the case for the treasury, recited the charges made against Wilde.
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– The Marquis of Queensberry was present at the trial of Oscar Wilde to-day. During the morning session Wilde was taken ill and was obliged to leave the court.