The Advocate - Saturday, April 6, 1895
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LONDON, 3rd April.
The trial of the Marquis of Queensberry on the charge of having criminally libelled Mr. Oscar Wilde, the well-known author and dramatist, was commenced to-day. From the social position of the parties the case has excited unusual interest, and immense crowds assembled at the court during the proceedings. Evidence was given to show that Mr. Wilde had paid heavy blackmail in order to recover certain letters written by him in a very pushing strain to Lord Alfred Douglas. These letters had been found in the pockets of some old clothes belonging to the latter which had been given away. The case for the defence is based on the revelations contained in these letters.