The Yorkshire Evening Post - Monday, April 29, 1895
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LATEST BUFF EDITION.
THE WILDE TRIAL.
FURTHER EVIDENCE FOR THE PROSECUTION.
THE RECENT LIBEL
ACTION.
Mr. Justice Charles resumed to-day, at the Central Criminal Court, the hearing of the several indictments preferred against Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor. His Lordship took his seat at eleven o'clock, and there was again a crowded attendance of the public. Both prisoners had brief consultations with their legal advisers on reappearing in the dock.
Mr Justice Charles resumed today at the Central Criminal Court, London, the hearing of the several indictments preferred against Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor. His Lordship took his seat at eleven o’clock, and there was again a crowded attendance of the public. Both prisoners had brief conversations with their legal advisers on reappearing in the dock.
Mr Justice Charles resumed to-day at the Central Criminal Court, London, the hearing of the several indictments preferred against Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor. His Lordship took his seat at eleven o’clock, and there was again a crowded attendance of the public. Both prisoners had brief conversations with their legal advisers on reappearing in the dock.
Mr. Gill first called the shorthand writers by whom the notes were taken in Wilde v. Queensberry, and transcripts were handed in including a copy of the evidence of Wilde as plaintiff in that action.
The evidence for the prosecution was continued by the calling of Mr. Migge, masseur, who, examined by Mr. Avary, said he occasionally attended on Wilde to massage him. He described what he once saw.
Cross-examined by Sir Edward Clarke, witness said he went to wait on Wilde that morning at the usual time, but prisoner said he was busy, and had not time for massage.
Cross-examined by Sir Edward Clarke, witness said he went to wait on Wilde that morning at the usual time, but prisoner said he was busy, and had not time for massage.
Jane Margaret Cotton, chambermaid at the Savoy Hotel in March, 1893, when Wilde stayed there, was examined by Mr. Gill. She reported what she had observed to the housekeeper.
In cross-examination by Sir Edward Clarke, witness stated that until this visit of Wilde she had never seen him. He stayed nearly a month.
Miss Perkins, formerly housekeeper at the Savoy Hotel, corroborated the testimony of the previous witness as to the complainant.
Police-sergeant Paris, A Division, said that in May, 1893, he obtained access to 13, Little College Street, Westminster. The windows of the sitting and bed room facing the street were draped, and in each of the windows was a large fan. He kept observation on the house for about three weeks. The whole interior was draped. He also kept observation on Denbigh Place, where he saw Taylor on the 6th April and arrested him on a certain charge. Taylor said, "Very well, I expected you last night. What are you going to do with me?" Witness answered that he must go to Bow Street. Prisoner had in his pocket a subpoena in the case of Wilde v. Queensberry.
Police-Sergeant Paris, of the A Division, said that in May, 1893, he obtained access to 13 Little College street, Westminster. The windows of the sitting and bedroom facing the street were draped, and in each of the windows was a large fan. He kept observation on the house for about three weeks. The whole interior was draped. There was no bedstead, the bed being on the floor under a canopy suspended from the ceiling. He also kept observation on Denbigh place, where he saw Taylor on the 6th April and arrested him on a charge of acts of indecency. Taylor said, "Very well. I expected you last night. What are you going to do with me." Witness answered that he must go to Bow street. Prisoner had in his pocket a subpoena in the case of Wilde v Queensberry.
Police Sergeant Paris, of the A Division, said that in May, 1893, he obtained access to 13 Little College street, Westminster. The windows of the sitting and bedroom facing the street were draped, and in each of the windows was a large fan. He kept observation on the house for about three weeks. The whole interior was draped. There was no bedstead, the bed being on the floor under a canopy suspended from the ceiling. He also kept observation on Denbigh place, where he saw Taylor on the 6th April and arrested him on a charge of acts of indecency. Taylor said, "Very well. I expected you last night. What are you going to with me." Witness answered that he must go to Bow street. Prisoner had in his pocket a subpoena in the case of Wilde v. Queensberry.
Cross-examined by Mr. Grain: Witness said he believed Taylor was present at the Old Bailey during the whole hearing of Wilde v. Queensbury. When arrested prisoner did not say he was on his way to surrender.
Cross-examined by Mr Grain, witness said he believed Taylor was present at the Old Bailey during the whole hearing of the Wilde v Queensberry case. When arrested prisoner did not say he was on his way to surrender.
Cross examined by Mr Grain, witness said he believed Taylor was present at the Old Bailey during the whole hearing of the Wilde v Queensberry case. When arrested prisoner did not say he was on his way to surrender.
Inspector Richards deposed to the arrest of Wilde and to having made certain discoveries at the rooms in Denbigh Place last occupied by Taylor. The Inspector brought away a brooch and some articles of attire.
Inspector Richards deposed to the arrest of Wilde, and to having made certain discoveries at the rooms in Denbigh place, last occupied by Taylor. The inspector brought away a brooch and seven pairs of trousers.
Inspector Richards deposed to the arrest of Wilde, and to having made certain discoveries at the rooms in Denbigh place, last occupied by Taylor. The inspector brought away a brooch and seven pairs of trousers.
Inspector Brockwell, of the Criminal Investigation Department, said he read the warrant to Wilde at Scotland Yard. He asked for the dates of the alleged offences, but made no further reply. Writs were found in Wilde's possession, also pencil notes from Taylor to Mavor.
Inspector Brockwell, of the Criminal Investigation Department, said he read the warrant to Wilde at Scotland Yard. He asked for the dates of the alleged offences, but made no further reply. Writs were found in Wilde’s possession; also notes from Taylor to Mavor.
Inspector Brockwell, of the Criminal Investigation Department, said he read the warrant to Wilde at Scotland Yard. He asked for the dates of the alleged offences, but made no furtherreply. Writs were found in Wilde’s possession; also notes from Taylor to Mavor.
Sir E. Clarke said that as a certain inference might be proved from these notes, it was only fair to Wilde that he should ask that another document found on prisoner should be read.
His Lordship, after perusing it, said he did not feel called upon to ask Mr. Gill to read the document. It was simply a sympathetic letter from a literary friend.
Mr. Gill then put in the original documents found in the hat box at Taylor's residence. Amongst these were certain cheques -one drawn by Taylor in favour of Wood (which Wood said he bad not received), and others in favour of Sidney Mavor for 30s. and £2, a telegram from "Oscar" asking Taylor to call at the Savoy, another from Goring notifying that the sender Wilde could not arrange the dinner, and a Christmas or New Year's card to Mavor were amongst other exhibits.
Mr Gill then put in the original documents found in the hat box at Taylor’s residence. Amongst these were certain cheques, one drawn by Taylor in favor of Wood (which Wood said he had not received), and others in favor of Sidney Mavor for 30s and £2; a telegram from "Oscar" asking Taylor to call at the Savoy, another from Goring notifying that the sender, Wilde, could not arrange the dinner; and a Christmas or New Year’s card to Mavor were amongst other exhibits.
Mr Gill then put in the original documents found in the hat box at Taylors residence. Amongst these were certain cheques (which Wood said he had not received), and others in favour of Sidney Mavor for 30s and £2; a telegram from "Oscar" asking Taylor to call at the Savoy, another from Goring notifying that the sender, Wilde, could not arrange the dinner; and a Christmas or New Year’s card to Mavor were amongst other exhibits.
Mr. Read, clerk of arraigns, produced the indictment on the trial of John Sholto Douglas, Marquess of Queensberry, for alleged libel on Oscar Wilde. Justification was pleaded. The prosecution withdrew, and a verdict of not guilty was taken. All the persons called, except William Parker, were mentioned in the plea of justification.
Mr Read, Clerk of Arraigns, produced the indictment on the trial of John Sholto Douglas, Marquis of Queensberry, for alleged libel on Oscar Wilde. The alleged libel was contained on a card addressed "For Oscar Wilde, posing as a —." Justification was pleaded. The prosecution withdraw, and a verdict of "not guilty" was taken. All the persons called except William Parker, were mentioned in the plea of justification.
Mr Read, Clerk of rAraigns, produced the indictment on the trial of John Sholto Douglas, Marquis of Queensberry, for alleged libel on Oscar Wilde. The alleged libel was contained on a card addressed "For Oscar Wilde, posing as a ——." Justification was pleaded. The prosecution withdrew, and a verdict of "not guilty" was taken. All the persons called except William Parker, were mentioned in the plea of justification.
Sir E. Clarke and Mr. Gill consulted with the learned judge as to whether part or the whole of Wilde's deposition as plaintiff should be read, and finally it was arranged that Mr. Gill should begin with the examination The learned counsel read the questions addressed by Mr. Carson, Q.C., to Wilde and the prisoner's answers thereto. Mr. Gill was still reading at the hour of adjournment for luncheon.
On the court resuming, Mr. A. Gill took up the reading where Mr. C.F. Gill had broken off, at the point where Wilde was questioned as to his letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, beginning "My own boy," and closing, "Always with undying love, Oscar." Next came Wilde's answers to the suggestions of Mr. Carson regarding his friendship with the several youths examined in the present case for the Treasury.
On the Court resuming, Mr A Gill took up the reading where Mr C F Gill had broken off, at the point where Wilde was questioned as to his letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, beginning "My own boy," and closing "Always with undying love — Oscar." Next came Wilde’s answer to the suggestions of Mr Carson regarding his friendship with the several youths examined in the present case for the Treasury.
On the Court resuming, Mr A Gill took up the reading where Mr C F Gill had broken off, at the point where Wilde was questioned as to his letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, beginning "My own boy," and closing, "Always with undying love—Oscar." Next came Wilde’s answer to the suggestions of Mr Carson regarding his friendship with the several youths examined in the present case for the Treasury.
Mr. C.F. Gill subsequently resumed his perusal of the voluminous foolscap, the learned Judge following closely, and occasionally making notes.
Mr Gill subsequently resumed his perusal of the voluminous foolscap, the learned judge following closely, and occasionally taking notes.
Mr Gill subsequently resumed his perusal of the voluminous foolscap, the learned judge following closely, and occasionally taking notes.
Sir E. Clarke interposed when Mr. Gill approached the case of Alphonso Conway, the Worthing paper boy, by observing that he fully understood his learned friend to have given an undertaking that he would not read any part of the cross-examination which did not refer directly to the persons called in the present prosecution.
Sir E Clarke interposed when Mr Gill approached the case of Alphonso Conway, the Worthing boy, by observing that he fully understood his learned friend to have given an understanding that he would not read any part of the cross-examination which did not refer directly to the persons called in the present prosecution.
Sir E Clarke interposed when Mr Gill approached the case of Alphonso Conway, the Worthing boy, by observing that he fully understood his learned friend to have given an understanding that he would not read any part of the cross-examination which did not refer directly the the persons called in the present prosecution.
Mr. Gill demurred to this view by saying that his intention at the outset was to read all such answers of Wilde as had a bearing upon the question of his credibility. The deposition was proceeded with accordingly.
Mr Gill demurred to this view by saying that his intention at the outset was to read all such answers of Wilde as had a bearing upon the question of his credibility. The deposition was proceeded with accordingly. Mr A Gill was following on with the cross-examination of Wilde as affecting Taylor, whereupon Mr Grain took a formal objection.
Mr Gill demurred to this view by saying that his intention at the outset was to read all such answers of Wilde has had a bearing upon the question of his credibility. The deposition was proceeded with accordingly. Mr A Gill was following on with the cross-examination of Wilde as affecting Taylor, whereupon Mr Grain took a formal objection.
Mr A. Gill was following on with the cross-examination of Wilde as affecting Taylor, whereupon Mr. Grain took a formal objection.
The learned judge said he could not exclude it. The deposition would be evidence against Wilde, but whether it could influence the mind of the jury as against Taylor was another consideration entirely. He would deal with it at the proper time. Meanwhile he reminded the jury that the deposition was being read as evidence against Wilde.
The learned Judge said he could not exclude it. The deposition would be evidence against Wilde, but whether it could influence the mind of the jury as against Taylor was another consideration entirely. He would deal with it at the proper time, meanwhile he reminded the jury that the deposition was being read as evidence against Wilde.
At four o'clock Mr. Avory relieved his learned friends by continuing the reading of the deposition. Taylor sat very unconcernedly throughout, and Wilde passed the time by a free use of a quill pen upon small pieces of paper, several of which he at intervals had handed to his solicitor in the well of the court.
At four o’clock Mr Avory relieved his learned friends by continuing reading the deposition Taylor sat very unconcernedly throughout, and Wilde passed the time by a free use of a quill pen upon small pieces of paper, several of which he at intervals handed to his solicitor to the well of the court.
The case for the Crown was closed at 20 minutes to five o'clock and Mr. Justice Charles further adjourned the proceedings until 10.30 to-morrow morning, when the case for the defence will be opened.
The case for the Crown was closed at twenty minutes to five o’clock, and Mr Justice Charles further adjourned the proceedings until 10 30 tomorrow morning, when the case for the defence will be opened.
The case for the Crown was closed at twenty minutes to five o’clock, and Mr Justice Charles further adjourned the proceedings until 10 30 to-morrow morning, when the case for the defence will be opened.