Bristol Mercury - Saturday, April 13, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE.
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor again appeared in the dock at Bow street, London, on Thursday. The Extradition Court was thronged when Sir John Bridge took his seat, Mr Gill again appeared for the Treasury; Sir Edward Clarke and Mr Travers Humphreys defended Wilde, and Mr Arthur Newton, solicitor, appeared for Taylor. Both prisoners had altered somewhat in appearance. Wilde was thinner and paler, and Taylor had lost that jaunty and contemptuous bearing with which he surveyed his surroundings on the last occasion.
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor again appeared in the dock at Bow street, London, yesterday. The Extradition Court was thronged when Sir John Bridge took his seat. Mr Gill again appeared for the Treasury; Sir Edward Clarke and Mr Travers Humphreys defended Wilde, and Mr Arthur Newton, solicitor, appeared for Taylor. Both prisoners had altered somewhat in appearance. Wilde was thinner and paler, and Taylor had lost that jaunty and contemptuous bearing with which he surveyed his surroundings on the last occasion.
Sir E. Clarke said he appeared to defend Mr Oscar Wilde. He did not propose to cross-examine the witnesses called on Saturday, and he should probably take the same course with the other witnesses. His desire was to shorten the proceeding in that court.
Sir E. Clarke said he appeared to defend Mr Oscar Wilde. He did not propose to cross-examine the witnesses called on Saturday, and he should probably take the same course with the other witnesses. His desire was to shorten the proceeding in that court.
Sir E Clarke said he appeared to defend Mr Oscar Wilde. He did not propose to cross-examine the witnesses called on Saturday, and probably should take the same course with the other witnesses. His desire was to shorten the proceedings in that court.
Sir E Clarke said he appeared to defend Mr Oscar Wilde. He did not propose to cross-examine the witnesses called on Saturday, and probably should take the same course with the other witnesses. His desire was to shorten the proceedings in that court.
The Magistrate said it wae incumbent on all of them to get the matter over as speedily as possible.
The Magistrate said it was incumbent on all of them to get the matter over as speedily as possible.
The Magistrate said it was incumbent on all of them to get the matter over as soon as possible.
The Magistrate said it was incumbent on all of them to get the matter over as soon as possible.
Sir John Bridge: It is absolutely incumbent upon all of us to get the matter over as quickly and speedily as possible.
Sir John Bridge — It is absolutely incumbent upon all of us to get the matter over as quickly and speedily as possible.
Sir John Bridge—It is absolutely incumbent upon all of us to get the matter over as quickly and speedily as possible.
Sir John Bridge—It is absolutely incumbent upon all of us to get the matter over as quickly and as speedily as possible.
Sir John Bridge: It seems incumbent upon all of us to get the matter through as quickly as possible.
Charles Parker, recalled, was cross-examined by Mr Newton. He admitted being arrested in August last in Fitzroy square, but denied that he was a friend of many of the men arrested there. Taylor might not have heard Wilde talk witness to go to the Savoy. Witness knew a man nmed Atkins, but was not aware that he was a notorious blackmailer.
Charles Parker, recalled, was cross-examined by Mr Newton. He admitted being arrested in August last in Fitzroy square, but denied that he was a friend of many of the men arrested there. Taylor might not have heard Wilde ask witness to go to the Savoy. Witness knew a man named Atkins, but was not aware that he was a notorious blackmailer.
Charles Parker, recalled, was cross-examined by Mr Newton. He admitted being arrested in August last in Fitzroy square, but denied he was a friend of any of the men arrested there. Witness knew a man named Atkins, but was not aware that he was a notorious blackmailer.
Charles Parker, recalled, was cross-examined by Mr. Newton. He admitted being arrested in August last in Fitzroy Square, but denied he was a friend of any of the men arrested there. Witness knew a man named Atkins, but was not aware that he was a notorious blackmailer.
Charles Parker, recalled, was cross-examined by Mr Newton. He admitted being arrested in August last in Fitzroy square, but denied he was a friend of any of the men arrested there. Witness knew a man named Atkins, but was not aware that he was a notorious blackmailer.
Mr Gill said he did not know why this cross-exammination was being pursued.
Mr Gill said he did not know why this cross-examination was being pursued.
Mr Gill did not know why this cross-examination was being pursued.
Mr. Gill did not know why this cross-examination was being pursued.
Mr Gill did not know why this cross-examination was being pursued.
Mr Newton replied that he was entitled to show that this witness was an associate of most notorious and degraded characters.
Mr Newton replied that he was entitled to show that this witness was an associate of most notorious and degraded characters.
Mr Newton—I am entitled to test this evidence and to show that this man Parker is the associate of the most notorious and depraved characters in London.
Mr Newton: I am entitled to test this evidence and to show that this man Parker is the associate of the most notorious and depraved characters in London.
Mr Newton — I am entitled to test this evidence and to show that this man Parker is the associate of the most notorious and depraved characters in London.
Parker, replying to further questions admitted receiving from two men £30, being part of a sum which had been obtained from a gentleman with an accusation of crime committed with witness himself. He denied being discharged from a situation as valet for being a thief.
Parker, replying to further questions, admitted receiving from two men £80, being part of a sum which had been obtained from a gentleman with an accusation of crime committed with witness himself. He denied being discharged from a situation as valet for being a thief.
Frederick Atkins, 20, who described himself as a comedian, detailed the circumstances under which, in November, 1892, he accompanied Wilde to Paris.
Frederick Atkins, 20, who described himself as a comedian, detailed the circumstances under which, in November, 1892, he accompanied Wilde to Paris.
Frederick Atkins, who described himself as a comedian, detailed circumstances under which, in November, 1892, he accompanied Wilde to Paris.
Frederick Atkins, who described himself as a comedian, detailed circumstances under which, in November, 1892, he accompanied Wilde to Paris.
Frederick Atkins, who described himself as a comedian, detailed circumstances under which, in November, 1892, he accompanied Wilde to Paris.
The next witness was Edward Shelley, who said he was formerly employed at a firm of publishers with whom the defendant Wilde had business. Witness made Wilde's acquaintance in February, 1892, and dined with him at the Albemarle hotel. After dinner they went to a private sitting room and had drink.
The next witness was Edward Shelley, who said he was formerly employed at a firm of publishers with whom the defendant Wilde had business. Witness made Wilde's acquaintance in February, 1892, and dined with him at the Albemarle hotel. After dinner they went to a private sitting room and had drink.
After evidence had been called as to Wilde's visits to Parker at different addresses, the proprietor of the Hotel Albemarle said he pressed Wilde for a small bill in consequence of something he had seen on the occasion of visits of young men to Wilde.
After evidence had been called as to Wilde's visits to Parker at different addresses, the proprietor of the Hotel Aibemarle said he pressed Wilde for a small bill to deter him from frequenting that house. This was in consequence of something he had seen on the occasion of visits of young men to Wilde.
After a brief examination of Mr Mathews, publisher, former employer of the youth Shelley, Police Inspector Richards deposed to having on the 5th inst. visted the Cadogan hotel and apprehended Wilde. Testimony was afterwards adduced as to the arrest of Taylor.
After a brief examination of Mr Mathews, publisher, former employer of the youth Shelley, Police Inspector Richards deposed to having on the 5th inst. visited the Cadogan hotel and apprehended Wilde. Testimony was afterwards adduced as to the arrest of Taylor.
Mr Gill announced that he did not propose to go further that day.
Mr Gill announced that he did not propose to go further that day.
Sir J. Bridge thereupon remanded the prisoners until Friday next week, and again declined to accept bail.
Sir J. Bridge thereupon remanded the prisoners until Friday next week, and again declined to accept bail.
Sir J. Bridge thereupon remanded the prisoner until to-morrow week, and again declined to accept bail.
Sir J Bridge thereupon remanded the prisoner until to-morrow week, and again declined to accept bail