Nanaimo Free Press - Monday, April 8, 1895
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WILDE IN THE POLICE COURT.
His Vile Practices Divulged by Several Victims.
London, April 6 — Crowds beseiged the vicinity of Bow street early this morning, and the police court was killed with interested spectators as soon as the doors were opened. Among those who succeeded in pressing through the crowd was one good-looking middle-aged woman. All were anxious to see Oscar Wilde, whose arrest yesterday, following close upon the sensational termination of his suit for libel against the Marquis of Queensberry, is discussed on all sides. O. F. Gill, who was Edward M. Carson’s junior counsel in the defence of the Marquis of Queensberry, acted as prosecutor to-day for the treasury department.
LONDON, April 6. - Oscar Wilde has been remanded and bail refused. Crowds of people besieged the neighborhood of Bow street this morning, and Bow-street Police Court was filled with interested spectators immediately after the doors were opened. Among those who succeeded in pressing their way into court was one good-looking middle-aged woman. All were anxious to see Oscar Wilde, whose arrest yesterday, following close upon the sensational termination of his suit for libel against the Marquis of Queensberry, is discussed on all sides. Wilde passed the night in a cell. Mr. C. F. Gill, who was Mr. Edward M. Carson's junior counsel in defense of the Marquis of Queensberry, acted as prosecutor to-day for the Treasury Department.
LONDON, April 6. Crowds of people besieged the vicinity of Bow street early this morning, and the Police Court was filled with interested spectators as soon as the doors were opened. Among those who succeeded in pressing their way into court was one good-looking middle-aged woman. All were anxious to see Oscar Wilde, whose arrest yesterday, following close upon the sensational termination of his suit for libel against the Marquis of Queensberry, is discussed on all sides.
LONDON, April 6.—Crowds of people besieged the vicinity of Bow street early this morning, and the Police Court was filled with interested spectators as soon as the doors were opened. Among those who succeeded in pressing their way into Court was one good-looking middle-aged woman. All were anxious to see Oscar Wilde, whose arrest yesterday, following close upon the sensational termination of his suit for libel against the Marquis of Queensberry, is discussed upon all sides.
LONDON, April 6. -- Crowds of people filled the Bow street neighborhood early this morning, and the police court was packed with interested spectators as soon as the doors were opened. Among those who succeeded in pressing through the crowd was one good-looking middle-aged woman. All were anxious to see Oscar Wilde, whose arrest yesterday, following close upon the sensational termination of his suit for libel against the Marquis of Queensberry, is discussed on all sides.
Sir John Bridges, the presiding magistrate, took his seat on the bench at 11 o’clock, and the doors leading to the cells were then opened, and Wilde was seen approaching, carrying a silk hat in his hand. When he reached the centre of the prisoner’s dock he deposited his hat on a seat, bowed to Sir John Bridges, folded his arms and leaned on the rail in the same insolent manner he displayed on the witness stand in the Old Bailey.
Sir John Bridge, the presiding magistrate, took his seat on the bench at 11 o'clock. The doors leading to the cells were then opened, and Wilde was seen approaching, carrying his silk hat in his hand. When he reached the centre of the prisoners’ dock he deposited his hat on a seat, bowed to Sir John Bridge, folded his arms and leaned on the rail in the same insolent manner that he displayed on the witness-stand in the Old Bailey.
Sir John Bridge, presiding magistrate, took his seat on the bench at 11 o'clock. The doors leading to the cells were then closed, and Wilde was seen approaching with stately step and carrying a silk hat in his hand. When he reached the center of the prisoners' dock Wilde calmly deposited his hat on the seat, bowed to Sir John Bridge, folded his arms and leaned on the rail of the dock in the same insolent manner which he displayed while on the witness stand in the Old Bailey.
C. F. Gill, who was Edward W. Carson's junior counsel in the defense of the Marquis of Queensberry, acted as prosecutor today for the Treasury Department. Sir John Bridge, the presiding magistrate, took his seat on the bench at 11 o'clock. The doors leading to the cells were then opened and Wilde was seen approaching carrying a silk hat in his hand. When he reached the centre of the prisoners' dock he deposited his hat on the seat, bowed to Sir John Bridge, folded his arms and leaned on the rail of the dock in the same insolent manner which he displayed while on the witness stand in the Old Bailey.
C. F. Gill, who was Edward M. Carson's junior counsel in the defense of the Marquis of Queensberry, acted as prosecutor to-day for the Treasury Department. Sir John Bridge, the presiding Magistrate, took his seat on the bench at 11 o'clock. The doors leading to the cells were then opened, and Wilde was seen approaching, carrying a silk hat in his hand. When he reached the centre of the prisoners' dock he deposited his hat on the seat, bowed to Sir John Bridge, folded his arms and leaned on the rail of the dock in the same insolent manner which he displayed while on the witness-stand in the Old Bailey.
Mr. C. F. Gill, who was Mr. Edward M. Carson's junior counsel in the defense of the Marquis of Queensberry case, acted as Prosecutor to-day for the Treasury Department. Sir John Bridge, the Presiding Magistrate, took his seat on the bench at 11 o'clock. The doors leading to the cells were then opened, and Wilde was seen approaching, carrying a silk hat in his hand. When he reached the center of the prisoner's dock he deposited his hat on the seat, bowed to Sir John Bridge, folded his arms and leaned on the rail of the dock in the same insolent manner which he displayed while on the witness stand in the Old Bailey.
C. F. Gill, who was Edward M. Carson's junior counsel in the defense of the Marquis of Queensberry, acted as prosecutor to-day for the Treasury Department. Sir John Bridge, the presiding magistrate, took his seat on the bench at 11 o'clock. The doors leading to the cells were then opened and Wilde approached, carrying a silk hat in his hand. When he reached the centre of the prisoners' dock he deposited his hat on the seat, bowed to Sir John Bridge, folded his arms and leaned on the rail of the dock in the same insolent manner which he displayed while on the witness stand in the Old Bailey.
Gill said he appeared to prosecute the prisoner on a series of charges of inciting boys to terrible crimes and actually committing acts of gross indecency. The prosecutor then related how in 1893, when Wilde was staying at the Savoy hotel, Alfred Taylor, who was arrested today, acted as procurer for Wilde, who repeatedly visited Taylor’s house. Continuing, Gill said the prosecution proposed to show how Taylor approched a young man named Parker, a valet out of a position, and his brother, a groom. Taylor, it was stated, had told them how money could be made by going with gentlemen, and said Wilde was a man who gave much money to youths and men. They finally consented, and it was arranged that they should be introduced to Wilde at a dinner he would give them in a private room at Kittner's restaurant. After this dinner Wilde announced to Taylor, who was also present, that Charles Parker was the boy for him, and he took the latter to Savoy hotel, where he committed a crime.
Mr. Gill said that he appeared to prosecute the prisoner on a series of charges of inciting boys to terrible crime and of actually committing acts of gross indecency. The prosecutor then related how, in 1893, when Wilde was staying at the Savoy Hotel, Alfred Taylor (who was arrested to-day) acted as procurer for Wilde, who repeatedly visited Taylor's house. Continuing, Mr. Gill said that the prosecution proposed to show how Taylor approached a young man named Parker, who was a valet out of a position, and his brother, a groom. Taylor, it was stated, told them how money could be made. They finally consented, and it was arranged that they should be introduced to Wilde at a dinner which he would give in a private room at Kittner's restaurant. After this dinner Wilde took Parker to the Savoy Hotel, where he committed a crime.
Mr. Gill said he appeared to prosecute the prisoner on a series of charges of inciting boys to terrible crimes and the actual committing of acts of gross indecency. Mr. Gill said the prosecution proposed to show that Alfred Taylor, a procurer, approached a young man named Parker, a valet out of position, and his brother groom. Taylor had told them how money could be made by going with a gentleman, and said Wilde was the man who gave much money to youths and men.They finally consented, and it was arranged that they should be introduced to Wilde at a dinner which he would give in a private room in Kittner’s restaurant. After this dinner Wilde announced to Taylor, who was also present that Charles Parker was the boy for him, and he took the latter to Savoy hall, where he committed the crime.
Mr. Gill said that he appeared to prosecute the prisoner on a series of charges of inciting boys to terrible crime. The prosecutor then related how, in 1893, when Wilde was staying at the Savoy Hotel, Alfred Taylor, who was arrested to-day, acted as procurer for Wilde, who repeatedly visited Taylor's house. Continuing, Mr. Gill said that the prosecution proposed to show how Taylor approached a young man named Parker, who was a valet out of a position, and his brother, a groom, and induced them to meet Wilde at a dinner which he would give in a private room at Kittner's restaurant. After this dinner Wilde announced to Taylor that Charles Parker was the boy for him, and he took the latter to the Savoy Hotel.
Parker was called to the stand, but the proceedings were interrupted by an official announcing that Taylor had been arrested. A few minutes later Taylor was brought into court and placed in the dock beside Wilde, who nodded to him.
Parker was called to the stand, but the proceedings were interrupted by an official announcing that Taylor had been arrested. A few moments later Taylor was brought into court and placed in the dock beside Wilde, who nodded to him.
Parker was here called to the stand, but the proceedings were interrupted by the official announcement that Taylor had been arrested. A few moments later Taylor was brought into court, and was placed in the dock beside Wilde, who nodded to him.
The proceedings were interrupted by the official announcement that Taylor had been arrested. A few moments later Taylor was brought into court and placed in the dock beside Wilde, who nodded to him.
Parker gave the most minute details of his intimacy with Wilde. He testified that he visited Wilde at the Savoy hotel, at the Albemarle, at Wilde’s chambers and at other addresses almost daily. While Parker was giving his testimony Wilde moved restlessly in the dock and brushed his hands across his face. Parker added that he was arrested with Taylor in a raid in 1894 on a house in Fitzroy square, but claimed he had since abandoned his evil life. Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise.
Parker gave the most minute details of his intimacy with Wilde. He testified that he visited Wilde at the Savoy Hotel, at the Albemarle, at Wilde’s chambers and at other addresses almost daily. While Parker was giving this testimony Wilde moved restlessly in the dock and passed his hands across his face. Parker added that he was arrested with Taylor in a raid in 1894 in a house in Fitzroy square, but he claimed that he had since abandoned his evil life.
The woman previously referred to as having entered the court room early this morning was the next witness. She gave her name as Mrs. Grant, and said she let rooms to Taylor, who, she added, was visited by young men. Mrs. Grant was asked to state the ages of the young men. She replied that they were 15 and upward. Mrs. Grant was then asked if she could identify Wilde as a visitor to Taylor's room. She replied that she could not. Thereupon Sir John Bridges said quietly: "Wilde, stand up." Wilde arose, but the witness was still unable to recognize him, but, replying to counsel's question, said she remembered Taylor addressed one of the visitors as "Oscar." Mrs. Grant said Taylor’s rooms were furnished well and highly perfumed. Taylor, she said, dressed effeminately. Witness also said boys stayed all night with him. Before Taylor left Mrs. Grant’s room a sergeant of police went to his apartments and secretly watched Taylor’s proceedings.
LONDON, April 6. - The woman previously referred to as having entered the courtroom early this morning was the next witness. She gave the name of Mrs. Grant and said she let rooms to Taylor when he was visited by young men. Mrs. Grant was asked to state the ages of the young men. She replied that they were 15 and upwards. Mrs. Grant was then asked if she could identify Wilde as visiting Taylor’s rooms. She replied she could not. Thereupon Sir John Bridges said quietly: "Wilde, stand up." Wilde arose, but the witness was unable to recognize him, but replying to counsel’s questions, said she remembered Taylor addressed one of the visitors as "Oscar." Mrs. Grant said Taylor’s rooms were furnished well and highly perfumed. Taylor, she added, dressed effeminately. The witness also said the boys stayed all night with him. Before Taylor left Mrs. Grant’s room, the sergeant of police went to his apartment and secretly watched Taylor's proceedings. Sir John Bridges asked Taylor if he desired to ask witness any questions. The prisoner replied, "Not yet."
Sir John Bridges asked Taylor is he desired to ask the witness any question. The prisoner replied: "Not yet."
Sir John Bridge asked Taylor if he desired to ask the witness any questions. The prisoner replied "Not yet."
Sir John Bridge asked Taylor if he desired to ask the witness any questions. The prisoner replied, "Not yet."
Sir John Bridge asked Taylor if he desired to ask the witness any questions.
Alfred Woods, a nice-looking young man, was then called to the stand. He testified that Taylor introduced him to Wilde in 1893, and he committed indecencies at Wilde's own house while the latter's family were away. The witness added that he was intoxicated at the time, as Wilde had previously given him champagne, whiskey and hock. Continuing, Woods said Wilde afterward gave him a great deal of money and a watch and chain. Witness also said that soon after he told Taylor he wanted to "get away from Wilde and people like him."
Alfred Woods, a slim, nice-looking youth, was then called to the stand. He testified that Taylor introduced him to Wilde in January, 1893, and that he, the witness, visited Wilde's house while the latter's family was at Torquay. The witness added that he was intoxicated at the time, as Wilde had previously given him champagne, whisky and hock. Continuing, Woods said that Wilde afterwards gave him a deal of money and a watch and chain. Witness also said that soon afterwards he told Taylor that he wanted to "get away from Wilde and those people."
Alfred Woods, a nice looking young man, was then called to the stand. He testified that Taylor introduced him to Wilde in 1890, and he committed indecencies at Wilde’s own home while the latters family was away. The witness added that he was intoxicated at the time as Wilde had previously given him champagne and whiskey. Continuing, Woods said Wilde afterwards gave him a great deal of money and a watch and chain. The witness also said that soon after he told Taylor he wanted to get away from Wilde and people like him. Counsel interrupted and said: "Let us deal with the case of Wilde, but I believe there were other people at the gatherings."
Alfred Woods, a nice-looking young man, was then called to the stand. He testified that Taylor introduced him to Wilde in 1893, and he committed indecencies at Wilde's own house while the latter's family was away. The witness added that he was intoxicated at the time, as Wilde had previously given him champagne, whiskey and hock.
Counsel interrupted, saying: "Let us deal with the case of Wilde alone, but I believe there were other people at the gatherings." The witness added: "Yes; one or two of them have left the country."
Counsel, interrupting, said: "Let us deal with the case of Wilde alone; but I believe there were other people at the gatherings."
Counsel, interrupting, said: "Let us deal with the case of Wilde alone. But, I believe that there were other people present at these gatherings?"
Counsel, interrupting, said: "Let us deal with the case of Wilde alone. But, I believe that there were other people present at these gatherings."
Witness added that Taylor told Wilda that he, witness, wanted to go to America, whereupon Wilde asked to have certain letters returned to him. When be received these letters Wilde gave the witness £35. Witness Woods then went to America.
The witness added that Taylor told Wilde that he, the witness, wanted to go to America, whereupon Wilde asked to have certain letters returned to him. When he received these letters Wilde gave the witness £35. The witness, Woods, then went to America.
Witness added: "Yes, one or two of them have left the country." The witness said that Taylor said he wanted to go to America, whereupon Wilde asked to have certain letters returned to him. When he received these letters Wilde gave the witness £35. Witness Woods then went to America.
The witness replied yes, and that one or two of them have left the country. The witness added that Taylor told Wilde that he (the witness) wanted to go to America, whereupon Wilde asked to have certain letters returned to him. When he received these letters Wilde gave the witness £35. The witness (Woods) then went to America.
Sidney Hoover, a good-looking youth, followed Woods upon the witness stand. He testified that he met Wilde and Lord Alfred Donglass at Taylor's rooms. Hoover admitted staying with Taylor, but not with Wilde.
Sidney Maver, a good-looking youth, followed Woods upon the witness stand. He testified that he met Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas at Taylor's rooms. A masseur at the Savoy Hotel next testified.
Sidney Hoover, a good-looking youth, was the next witness. Up on the witness-stand he testified that he met Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas at Taylor’s rooms.
A masseur at the Savoy testified that he once saw a youth between 16 and 18 years old in Wilde's bed room.
A masseur at the Savoy testified he once saw a youth between 16 and 18 years old in Wilde's bedroom.
Willie Wilde, Oscar Wilde’s brother, entered the court room at this stage of the proceedings, and listened to the remainder of the evidence from the back of the room.
Willie Wilde, Oscar Wilde's brother, entered the courtroom at this stage of the proceedings, and listened to the remainder of the evidence from the back of the room.
Willie Wilde, Oscar Wilde's brother, entered the court-room at the stage of the proceedings and listened to the remainder of the evidence, from the back of the room.
Oscar Wilde's brother entered the courtroom at this stage of the proceedings and listened to the remainder of the evidence from the back of the room.
After a chambermaid at the Savoy hotel had given some evidence similar to that of the masseur, Sir John Bridges remanded Wilde until next Thursday. Counsel asked that Wilde be released on bail, but the magistrate declined to do so. Counsel persisted saying ho could offer substantial bail, but Sir John Bridges replied: "It is not a case for bail at all."
After the chambermaid of the Savoy Hotel had given some evidence similar to that of the masseur, Sir John Bridge remanded Wilde until next Thursday. Counsel asked that Wilde be released on bail, but the magistrate denied the request. Counsel persisted, saying he could offer substantial bail, but Sir John Bridge replied, "This is not a case for bail at all."
After a chambermaid of the Savoy Hotel had given evidence similar to that of the masseur, Sir John Bridge remanded Wilde until Thursday next. Counsel asked that his client, Oscar Wilde, be released on bail; but the magistrate declined to do so. Counsel persisted, saying that he could offer substantial bail; but Sir John Bridge replied: "It is not a case for bail at all."
After a number of witnesses were heard, Sir John Bridges remanded Wilde until next Thursday. Counsel asked that Wilde be released on bail, but the magistrate denied the request. Counsel persisted, saying he could offer substantial bail, but Sir John Bridges replied: "This is not a case for bail at all."
After a chambermaid of the Savoy Hotel had given evidence Sir John Bridge remanded Wilde until Thursday next. Counsel asked that his client, Wilde, be released on bail, but the magistrate declined to do so. Counsel persisted, saying that he could offer substantial bail, but Sir John Bridge replied:
Sir John Bridge then remanded Wilde until next Thursday. Counsel asked that his client, Wilde, be released on bail, but the magistrate declined to do so. Counsel persisted, saying that he could offer substantial bail, but Sir John Bridge replied: "It is not a case for bail at all."
After several other witnesses had been ex-amined Sir John Bridge remanded Wilde until Thursday next. Counsel asked that his client Wilde be released on bail but the magistrate declined to do so. Counsel persisted, saying that he could offer substantial bail, but Sir John Bridge replied: