Daily Times - Thursday, April 11, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE ON TRIAL
Seems to Realize the Dreadful
Position in Which He Has
Been Placed.
Repetition of the Evidence Given
on Saturday - Taylor Acts
Indifferently.
London, April 11.- Great crowds of people were gathered outside and inside Bow Street police court this morning when Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor were brought from prison at an early hour in order to be examined on a charge of having committed serious misdemeanors. The court opened at 11 o'clock with both prisoners in the dock. Wilde looked haggard and worn and much more subdued, although he smiled once or twice at certain questions that were asked him, but he seemed to realize the gravity of the situation in which be found himself. He was dressed as faultlessly as ever, carrying a shining silk hat in his hand and displaying on one of his ungloved hands many sparkling gems.
London, April 11. - Great crowds of people gathered outside and inside Bow Street Police Court today when Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor were brought from the prison at an early hour in a Black Maria. When he appeared in the dock Wilde looked haggard and worn and greatly changed. He today was much subdued, although he smiled once or twice at certain questions which were put to him. He was dressed as faultlessly as ever, carrying a shining silk hat in his hand and displaying on his ungloved fingers many sparkling gems.
LONDON, April 11. - Oscar Wilde was arraigned for examination in the Bow-street Police Court this morning, and he looked haggard and worn. It was noticed that he has greatly changed since he appeared on the witness stand of the Old Bailey to prosecute his suit for libel against the Marquis of Queensberry. Wilde was much subdued, although he smiled once or twice at certain questions which were put to him. But he seemed to realize the gravity of the situation in which he found himself. He was dressed as faultlessly as ever, carrying his shining silk hat in his hand and displaying on his ungloved fingers many sparkling gems.
Taylor, the man who is charged with having acted as procuror for the author and dramatist behaved in a sneeringly indifferent manner and was evidently not impressed with the seriousness of the charge brought against him, as was his companion in the prisoners docket. Sir Eddward Clarke, formerly solicitor general again appeared for Wilde and two lawyers acted as counsel for Taylor. The prisoners are evidently making a desperate fight. Taylor's lawyer said he would recall all witnesses who were examined on Saturday last, as Taylor was not represented by counsel on that occasion. Chas. Barker. the 19 year old witness was again placed in the witness box this morning. He was subjected to cross-examination by Sir Edward Clarke but his testimony was not shaken. The proceedings were continued and Mr. C. F. Gill, who acted as prosecutor for the treasury department and who incidentally was Mr. Edward M. Carson's junior counsel in the Marquis of Queensberry case, placed on the stand a man named Fred Atkins, 20 years of age and described as a variety singer. Atkine in reply to questions put to him by Mr. Gill said that Wilde took him to Paris in 1893. Further testimony furnished by the same witness was similar to that given by the young men and boys who have been previously examined in this extraordinary case. He added that Wilde gave him a silver cigarette case and money. Asked if he did any writing for Wilde, witness replied "Yes. I wrote something about a woman of no importance."
London, April 11 — Great crowds of people were gathered outside and inside of the Bow street police court this morning when Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor were brought from the prison at an early hour in order to be examined on a charge of having committed serious misdemeanours. The court opened at 11 o’clock with both prisoners in the dock. Wilde looked haggard and worn and much more subdued, although he smiled once or twice at certain questions which were put to him, but he seems to realize the gravity of the situation in which he finds himself. He was dressed as faultlessly as ever. He carried a shining silk hat in his hand and displayed on one of his ungloved finger many sparkling gems. Taylor, the man charged with having acted as procurer for the author and dramatist, behaved in a seemingly indifferent manner, was evidently not as deeply impressed with the seriousness of the charges brought against him as was his companion in the prisoners’ dock. Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor-General, again appeared for Wilde, and two lawyers acted as counsel for Taylor. The prisoners are evidently making a desperate fight. Taylor’s lawyer said he would recall all witnesses who wore examined on Saturday last, as Taylor was not represented by counsel on that occasion. Chas Parker, the 19 year old witness, was again placed in the witness box this morning. He was subjected to cross-examination by Sir Edward Clarke, but his testimony was not shaken. The proceedings were continued, and Mr C. F. Gill, who acted as prosecutor for the Treasury Department, and who incidentally was Mr Edward M. Carson’s junior counsel for the defense of the Marquis of Queensberry, placed on the stand a man named Fred Atkins, 20 years of age, and described as a variety singer. Atkins, in reply to questions put to him by Mr Gill, said that Wilde took him to Paris in 1893. Further testimony furnished by the same witness was similar to that given by young men and boy who have been previously examined in this extraordinary case. He added that Wilde gave him a silver cigarette case and money. Asked if he did any writing for Wilde, witness replied, "Yes, I wrote something about a woman of no importance."
Edward Shelly was the next witness. He related how Wilde gave him copies of his works with tender inscriptions, took him to theatres, to the Prince of Wales club and to other resorts. The witness also testified in detail as to Wilde's criminal behavior. Then a number of disreputable lodging house keepers from Chelsea, the district of London in which Wilde's house is situated and several servants testified to Wilde's visits to these houses in company with youths. The proprietor of the Hotel Albemarle was examined and testified as to how he became suspicious of Wilde and finally issued a writ for a week's bill in order to prevent him from returning to the establishment.
Edward Shelly was the next witness. He related how Wilde gave him copies of his works with tender inscriptions, took him to theatres, Prince of Wales club and to other resorts. The witness also testified in detail as to Wilde’s criminal behavior to him. Then a number of disreputable lodging house keepers from Chelses, the district of London in which Wilde’s home is situated, and several servants testified to Wilde’s visits to these houses in company with youths. The proprietor of the hotel Albermarle was also examined, and testified as to how be became to be suspicious of Wilde and finally issued a writ for a week’s bill in order to prevent him from returning to the establishment.
Shelly related how Wilde's attentions flattered him, and told how Wilde gave him copies of his works with tender inscriptions, took him to the theatres, to the Prince of Wales Club, and other resorts. The witness also testified in detail as to Wilde's behaviour to him. Then a number of disreputable lodging-house keepers from Chelsea in which Wilde's home is situated and several servants testified to Wilde's visits to these houses in company with youths. The proprietor of the Hotel Albemarle testified how he became suspicious of Wilde, and finally issued a write for a week's bill in order to prevent his returning to that establishment.
Shelly related how Wilde’s attentions flattered him, and told how Wilde gave him copies of his works with tender inscriptions, took him to the theaters, to the Prince of Wales Club and other resorts. The witness also testified in detail as to Wilde’s behavior to him. Then a number of disreputable lodging-house keepers from Chelsea, in which Wilde’s home is situated, and several servants testified to Wilde's visits to these houses in company with youths. The proprietor of the Hotel Albemarle testified how he became suspicious of Wilde and finally issued a writ for a week’s bill in order to prevent his returning to that establishment.
Testimony was presented showing the relations between Wilde and Shelly were brought to the attention of the latter's employers and Shelly was discharged. After the police had presented evidence concerning the arrests, Wilde and Taylor were remanded for a week, bail being refused.
Testimony was presented showing that the relations between Wilde and Shelly were brought to the attention of the latter's employers and Shelly was discharged. After the police had presented evidence concerning the arrests, Wilde and Taylor were remanded for a week, bail being refused.
Testimony was presented showing that the relations which existed between Wilde and Shelly were brought to the attention of the latter's employers, and Shelly was discharged. After the police had presented evidence concerning the arrests, Wilde and Taylor were remanded for a week, bail being refused.
Testimony was presented showing that the relations which existed between Wilde and Shelly were brought to the attention of the latter's employers and Shelly was discharged. After the police had presented evidence concerning the arrests Wilde and Taylor were remanded for a week, bail being refused.
Testimony was presented showing the relations which existed between Wilde and Shelby were brought to the attention of the latter's employers and Shelly was discharged. After the police had presented evidence concerning the arrests of Wilde and Taylor they were remanded for a week, bail being refused.
Testimony was presented showing that the relations which existed between Wilde and Shelly were brought to the attention of the latter's employers and Shelly was discharged. After the police had presented evidence concerning the arrests of Wilde and Taylor were remanded.
Wilde's counsel reserved his cross-examination of witnesses until the trial of the charge against Wilde, Taylor's counsel wrung from one of the prosecution's witnesses, named Parker, that he had been guilty of heinous offences with many persons. Parker also admitted having received twenty pounds which he extorted from gentlemen.
Wilde’s counsel reserved his cross examination of witnesses until the trial of the charges against Wilde. Taylor’s counsel wrung from one or the prosecution’s witnesses named Parker that he had been guilty of heinous offences with many persons besides Wilde. Parker also admitted receiving twenty pounds extorted from gentlemen.