Bristol Mercury - Monday, April 8, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE.
PROCEEDINGS AT BOW STREET.
At Bow street police court on Saturday, before Sir John Bridge, Oscar Fingall O'Flaherty Wilde, described as "gentleman" of 16, Tite street, who had been arrested the previous evening and confined in a cell for the night-an offer of bail by Lord Alfred Douglas being refused - was charged on a warrent under Section 11 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act with committing and inciting to the committal of offences therein provided against. For half an hour before the doors opened a large crowd had gathered in front of the court, but only those having professional duties to disharge, the witnesses, and a few friends of the accused were then admitteed. These were at first allowed to take their seats in the large court, but after an interval of more than half-an-hour it was announced that the case would be taken in the Extradition Court, and a rush was made for places in that small room. A few of the public were subsequently admitted. The prisoner maintained his composure during the proceedings. Mr C. F. Gill, instructed by Mr Angus Lewis, of the Treasury, appeared on behalf of the Public Prosecutor, and Mr O. O. Humphreys represented Mr Wilde.
London, Saturday.—This morning Oscar Fingall O'Flaherty Wills Wilde, who was arrested last evening at the Cadogan Hotel, Sloane Street, on a charge of a very grave kind, was brought up before Sir John Bridge at Bow Street Police Court. For half an hour before the doors opened a large crowd had gathered in front of the court, but only those having professional duties to discharge, the witnesses, and a few friends of the accused were then admitted. These were at first allowed to take their seats in the large court, but after an interval of more than half an hour it was announced that the case would be taken in the Extradition Court, and a wild rush was made for places in that small and inconvenient room. A few of the public were subsequently admitted. The prisoner, who was brought into court at eleven o'clock, wore a black frock coat and dark trousers. He showed no great concern at any time during the proceedings.
Mr Gill said that no good purpose would be served by going into the details of the charges in an opening speech. What the prisoner would be ultimately committed upon would depend on the nature of the evidence produced. The first charge referred to the conduct of Wilde with the young man Charles Parker in 1893. He would also be charged with conspiring with the man Alfred Taylor. The prisoner had already had an opportunity of giving his version of the affair, and he could do so again if he chose. It was a most unpleasant case to go into, but one of enormous public importance. It was enormously important that it should be known that there was only one end to such a life as that of the prisoner Wilde, and that was at the hands of justice.
Charles Parker, a well, dressed young man, 19 years of age, then gave evidence. During his examination, Taylor, who had been arrested in the morning in Pimlioo, was brought into court, placed in the dock, and charged with being concerned with the prisoner Wilde in the committal of the alleged offences.
Mr Travers Humphrey—who temporarily took the place of Mr. O.O . Humphreys—asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, who was accordingly bound in £80 to appear at the sessions.
The next witness, William Parker, brother of the last witness, who gave confirmatory evidence, became ill during his examination, and had to be accommodated with a seat.
Mrs Ellen Grant, 13, Little College street, described the rooms there occupied by the prisoner Taylor. They were furnished very nicely. The windows were very dark, especially in the sitting room. Art muslin was strained over the glass, and there were dark curtains and muslin curtains. There was no daylight. It was lit by candles. He furnished the place himelf. He kept no servants. He was visited there by a great many young "gentlemen."
Alfred Wood (a clerk), Sidney Mayor, Anton Migge (a masseur), and Jane Cotter (a chambermaid at the Savoy) also gave evidence.
The cave was then adjourned till Thursday, Sir Johh Bridge remarking, "The case is not one for bail."
When Mr Oscar Wilde arrived at Holloway gaol on Saturday after the proceedings at Bow street he was conveyed to one of the better class cells, the occupation of which is provided for by the prison regulations on payment of about a shilling a day. It has been arranged that one of the prisoners at present at Holloway shall perform the mental duties which every prisoner is bound himself to perform unless prepared to pay for a substitute. His meals will be supplied by a local caterer, and he will be allowed to receive a daily visit from a friend. He will, however, be obliged to forego cigarette smoking and to attend the parade of the prisoners at the gaol awaiting trial.
When Mr Oscar Wilde arrived at Holloway Gaol on Saturday, after the proceedings at Bow street, he was conveyed to one of the better class cells, the occupation of which is provided for by prison regulations on payment of about a shilling a day. It has been arranged that one of the prisoners at present at Holloway, shall perform the menial duties which every prisoner is bound himself to perform unless prepared to pay for a substitute. His meals will be supplied by a local caterer, and he would be allowed to receive a daily visit from a friend. He will, however, be obliged to forego cigarette smoking and to attend parade of prisoners at gaol awaiting trial.
LONDON, SATURDAY EVENING.When Mr. Oscar Wilde arrived at Holloway Jail on Saturday after the proceedings at Bow Street, he was conveyed to one of the better class cells, occupation of which is provided for by the prison regulations on payment of about a shilling a day. It has been arranged that one of the prisoners at present at Holloway shall perform the menial duties which every prisoner is bound himself to perform unless prepared to pay for a substitute. His meals will be supplied by a local caterer, and he will be allowed to receive a daily visit from a friend. He will, however, be obliged to forego cigarette smoking and to attend the parade of the prisoners at jail awaiting trial.
The Press Association states that when Mr. Oscar Wilde arrived at Holloway Jail on Saturday after the proceedings at Bow Street he was conveyed to one of the better-class cells, the occupation of which is provided for by prison regulations on payment of about a shilling a day. It has been arranged that one of the prisoners at present at Holloway shall perform the menial duties, which every prisoner is bonnd himself to perform, unless prepared to pay for a substitute. His meals will be supplied by a local caterer, and he will be allowed to receive a daily visit from a friend. He will, however, be obliged to forego cigarette smoking and to attend the parade of prisoners at the jail awaiting trial.
The Press Association states that when Mr Oscar Wilde arrived at Holloway Jail on Saturday, after the proceedings at Bow street, he was conveyed to one of the better class cells, the occupation of which is provided for by the prison regulations on payment of about 1s a day. It has been arranged that one of the prisoners at present at Holloway shall perform the menial duties which every prisoner is bound himself to perform, unless prepared to pay for a substitute. His meals will be supplied by a local caterer, and he will be allowed to receive a daily visit from a friend. He will, however, be obliged to forego cigarette smoking and to attend the parade of prisoners at the jail awaiting trial.
London, Sunday. The Press Association states that when Oscar Wilde arrived at Holloway Jail on Saturday after the proceedings at Bow street he was conveyed to one of the better class cells, the occupation of which is provided for by the prison regulations on payment of about a shilling a day. It has been arranged that one of the prisoners at present at Holloway shall perform the menial duties which every prisoner is bound himself to perform unless prepared to pay for a substitute. His meals will be supplied by a local caterer, and he will be allowed to receive a daily visit from a friend. He will, however, be obliged to forego cigarette smoking, and to attend the parade of prisoners at the jail awaiting trial.
When Wilde arrived at Holloway Gaol he was conveyed to one of the better class cells, the occupation of which is provided for by the prison regulations on payment of about a shilling a day. It has been arranged that one of the prisoners at Holloway shall perform the menial duties which every prisoner is bound himself to perform unless prepared to pay for a substitute. His meals will be supplied by a local caterer, and he will be allowed to receive a daily visit from a friend. He will, however, be obliged to forego cigarette smoking, and to attend the parade of the prisoners at the gaol awaiting trial.