Los Angeles Herald - Sunday, April 7, 1895
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FROM OVER THE ATLANTIC
The Scandal Growing Out of the
Wilde Case
THE PEOPLE ALL TALKING
A Woman
Burned to Death By Her
Husband in Ireland
Movements of William Waldorf Aston - Old
Plays to Be Revived by Henry Irving.
Doings on
the Stage.
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."
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.
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 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."
Sir Archibald Douglass, brother of the Marquis of Queensbury, has written a letter saying that the statement credited to Lord Douglas of Hawick, eldest son of the Marquis, published in an interview in the Leader today to the effect that every member of the family of the Marquis of Queensberry, except the latter, disbelieve absolutely and entirely all the charges made against Wilde, is unauthorized by his mother, his sister or himself. Sir Archibald Douglas adds:
Rev. Archibald Douglas, brother of the Marquis of Queensberry, has written a letter saying that the statement credited to Lord Douglas, of Hawick, eldest son of the Marquis, published in an interview in the Leader today, to the effect that every member of the family of the Marquis of Queensberry, except the latter, disbelieve absolutely and entirely all the charges made against Oscar Wilde, is unauthorized by his mother, his sister, or himself. Rev. Archibald Douglas adds:
The Rev. Archibald Douglas, brother of the Marquis of Queensberry, has written a letter saying that the statement credited to Lord Douglas of Hawick, eldest son of the Marquis, published in an interview in the Leader to-day, to the effect that every member of the family of the Marquis of Queensberry, except the latter, disbelieve absolutely and entirely all the charges made against Oscar Wilde, is unauthorized by his mother, his sister or himself.
Rev. Archibald Douglas, brother of the Marquis of Queensberry, has written a letter saying that the statement credited to Lord Douglas of Hawick, eldest son of the Marquis, published in an interview in the Leader to-day, to the effect that every member of the family of the Marquis of Queensberry, except the latter, disbelieves absolutely and entirely all the charges made against Oscar Wilde, is unauthorized by his mother, his sister or himself. Rev. Archibald Douglas adds: "We certainly believe the charges against Wilde."
The Rev. Archibald Douglas, brother of the Marquis of Queensberry, has written a letter saying that the statement credited to Lord Douglas of Hawicke, eldest son of the Marquis, published in an interview in the Leader to-day, to the effect that every member of the family of the Marquis of Queensberry except the latter disbelieve absolutely and entirely all the charges made against Oscar Wilde, is unauthorized by his mother, his sister, or himself. The Rev. Archibald Douglas adds: "We certainly believe the charges made against Wilde."
London, April 6– The Rev. Archibald Douglas, brother of the Marquis of Queensberry, has written a letter saying that the statement credited to Lord Douglas at Hawick, eldest son of the marquis, published in an interview in the Leader, to-day, to the effect that every member of the family of the Marquis of Queensberry, except the latter, disbelieve absolutely and entirely all the charges made against Oscar Wilde, is unauthorized by hs other, his sister or himself. The Rev. Archibald Douglas adds: "We certainly believe the charges made against Wilde."
Rev. Archibald Douglas, brother of the Marquis of Queensberry, has written a letter saying that the statement credited to Lord Douglas of Hawick, eldest son of the Marquis, published in an interview, to the effect that every member of the family of the Marquis of Queensberry except the latter disbelieves absolutely and entirely the charges made against Oscar Wilde is unauthorized by his mother, his sister or himself. Rev. Mr. Douglas adds: "We certainly believe the charges against Wilde."
Sir Archibald Douglass, brother of the Marquis Queensberry, has written a letter saying that the statement credited to Lord Douglass of Hawick, the eldest son of the Marquis of Queensberry that all the family the latter disbelieve absolutely and entirely all charges made against Oscar Wilde, is unauthorized by his mother, his sister or himself. Sir Archibald Douglass adds: "We certainly believe the charge made against Wilde."
"We certainly believe the charges made against Wilde."
Taylor was arrested today and preserved his cheerful demeanor, and asked the detective who took him into custody what the sentence was likely to be.
Taylor was arrested to-day and preserved his cheerful demeanor and asked the detective who took him into custody what the sentence was likely to be.
Taylor, when arrested to-day, preserved his cheerful demeanour and asked the detective who took him into custody what his sentence was likely to be.
Taylor, when arrested to-day, preserved his cheerful demeanour and asked the detective who took him into custody what his sentence was likely to be.
The Sun of this city says that another sensational arrest is possible before Thursday next, the day when Oscar Wilde will be brought to Bow street police court on remand.
The Sun of this city says that another sensational arrest is possible before Thursday next, the day when Oscar Wilde will be brought to Bow-street Police Court on remand.
The Sun, of this city, says that another sensational arrest is probable before Thursday next, the day when Oscar Wilde will be brought up at Bow Street Police Court on demand.
The Sun of this city says another sensational arrest is probable before Thursday, the day when Oscar Wilde will be brought up at Bow Street Police Court on remand.
The Sun, of this city, says that another sensational arrest is probable before Thursday next, the day when Wilde will be brought up at Bow Street Police Court.
The Sun of this city says another sensational arrest is probable before Thursday next, the day when Willie will be brought up at Bow-street police court.
London, April 8.- The Sun, speaking of the Oscar Wilde case says that another sensational arrest is possible before Thursday, the day when Wilde's hearing will be resumed in the Bow street police court.
The Marquis of Queensberry has authorized the Globe to deny that there is any truth in the story cabled to the United Press that he had written to Oscar Wilde after the trial, saying:
The Marquis of Queensberry has authorized the Globe to deny that there is any truth in the story cabled to the United Press and published here by the Central News that he had written to Oscar Wilde after the trial saying:
"If the country allows you to leave all the better for the country; but if you take my son with you I shall follow you wherever you go and shoot you."
"If the country allows you to leave all the better for the country; but if you take my son with you I shall follow you wherever you go and shoot you."
"If the country allows you to leave, all the better for the country, but if you take my son with you, I will follow you wherever you go and shoot you."
"I have sent this message to Wilde: ‘If the country allows you to leave all the better for the country; but if you take my son with you I will follow you wherever you go and shoot you.'"
"I have sent this message to Wilde: ‘If the country allows you to leave, all the better for the country; but if you take my son with you I will follow you wherever you go and shoot you.'"
"I have sent this message to Wilde: 'If the country allows you to leave, all the better for the country; but if you take my son with you, I will follow you wherever you go and shoot you.'"
"I have sent this message to Wilde: 'If the country allows you to leave, ail the better for the country; but if you take my son with you I will follow you wherever you go and shoot you.'"
"I have sent a message to Oscar, saying: 'If the country allows you to leave all the better for the country, but if you take my son with you I will follow you wherever you go and shoot you."
"I have sent a message to Oscar, saying: 'If the country allows you to leave, all the better for the country; but if you take my son with you, I will follow you wherever you go, and shoot you.' "
The Marquis of Queensberry has sent this message to Wilde:- "If the country allows you to leave, all the better for the country, but if you take my son with you I will follow wherever you go and shoot you."
In an interview this afternoon the Marquis of Queensberry said:— "If the country allows you to leave, all the better for the country; but if you take my son with you, I will follow wherever you go and shoot you."
In an interview the Marquis of Queensberry said: "I have sent this message to Wilde: ‘If you leave the country, all the better for the country, but if you take my son with you I shall follow you wherever you go and shoot you.'"
In an interview, the Marquis of Queensberry said: "I have sent this message to Wilde: "If the country allows you to leave all the beter for the country; but if you take my son with you I will follow you wherever you go and shoot you.'"
Naturally the Wilde disclosures continued to be the absorbing topic of conversation at the clubs, etc. The stand taken by the St. James Gazette in refusing to print the details of the case is attracting much attention and the paper has been deluged with letters of approbation. The action of the St. James Gazette is likely to prove a good stroke of business for the proprietors of that publication.
Naturally the Wilde disclosures continue to be the absorbing topic of conversation at the clubs, etc. The stand taken by the St. James’ Gazette in refusing to print the details of the case is attracting much attention and the paper has been deluged with letters of approval. The action of the Gazette is likely to prove a good stroke of business for the proprietors. Thursday, the second day of the trial, in place of the usual news placards which all newsboys display the placard of the St. James’ Gazette read:
Naturally the Wilde disclosures continue to be the absorbing topic of conversation at the clubs. The stand taken by the St. James Gazette in refusing to print the details of the case is attracting much attention and the paper has been deluged with letters of approval. The action of the St. James Gazette is likely to prove a good stroke of business for the proprietors of that publication. On Thursday last, the second day of the trial, in place of the usual news placards which all newsboys display, the placard of the St. James Gazette read:
Naturally the Wilde disclosures continue to be the absorbing topic of conversation at the clubs, etc. The stand taken by the St. James Gazette in refusing to print the details of the case is attracting much attention and the paper has been deluged with leters of approval. The action of the Gazette is likely to prove a good stroke of business for the proprietors of that publication. On Thursday last, the second day of the trial, in place of the usual news placards displayed by all the newsboys, the placard of the St. James Gazette read:
Naturally, the Wilde disclosures continue to be the absorbing topic of conversation at the clubs, etc. The stand taken by the St. James Gazette in refusing to print the details of the case is attracting much attention, and the paper has been deluged with letters of approbation. The action of the St. James Gazette is likely to prove a good stroke of business for the proprietors of that publication. On Thursday last the second day of the trial, in place of the usual news placards, which all newsboys display, the placard of the St. James Gazette was: "The only paper in London with no details of the Wilde case."
Naturally the Wilde disclosures continue to be the absorbing topic of conversation at the clubs, etc. The stand taken by the St James Gazette, in refusing to print the details of the case is attracting much attention and the paper has been deluged with letters of approval. The action of the St. James Gazette is likely to prove a good stroke of business for the proprietors of that publication. On Thursday last, the second day of the trial, in place of the usual news placards, which all the newsboys display, the placard of the St. James Gazette reads: "The Only Paper in London With no Details of the Wilde Case."
Naturally, the Wilde disclosure continues to be absorbing topics of conversation at clubs, etc. The stand taken by the St. James’ Gazette, in refusing to print the details of the case is attracting much attention, and the paper has been deluged with letters of approval. As a result, the action of the St. James’ Gazette is likely to prove a good stroke of business for the proprietors of that publication. On Thursday last, the first day of the trial, in place of the usual news placards, which all the newsboys display, the placard of the St. James’ Gazelle read: "The only paper in London with no details of the Wilde case."
On Thursday last, the second day of the trial , in place of the usual news placards which all newsboys display, the placard of the St. James Gazette was:
"The only paper in London with no details of the Wilde case."
Mr. Edward M. Larson, Q.C., M. P., who so ably and relentlessly conducted the case for the Marquis of Queensberry, was a classmate of Oscar Wilde at Trinity College, Dublin. The presiding judge, Justice Collins, is an Irishman.
Edward M. Carson, Q. C., M. P., who so ably and relentlessly conducted the case for the Marquis of Queensberry, was a classmate of Oscar Wilde at Trinity college, Dublin. The presiding judge, Justice Collins, is an Irishman.
Mr. Edward M. Carson, Q. C., M. P., who so ably and relentlessly conducted the case for the Marquis of Queensberry, was a classmate of Oscar Wilde at Trinity College, Dublin. The presiding judge, Justice Collins, also is an Irishman.
Edward M. Carson, Q. C., M. P., who so ably and relentlessly conducted the case for the Marquis of Queensberry, was a classmate of Oscar Wilde at Trinity College, Dublin. The presiding Judge, Justice Collins, is also an Irishman.
Edward M. Carson, Q. C., M. P., who so ably and relentlessly conducted the case for the Marquis of Queensberry, was a classmate of Oscar Wilde at Trinity College, Dublin. The presiding Judge, Justice Collins, is also an Irishman.
Edward Carson, Q. C., M. P., who so ably and relentlessly conducted the case for the Marquis of Queensberry, was a class-mate of Oscar Wilde at Trinity College, Dublin. The presiding judge, Justice Collins, is also an Irishman.
LONDON, April 6. - Naturally the Wilde disclosures continue to be the absorbing topic of conversation at the clubs. Edward M. Carson, Q.C. and M.P., who so ably and relentlessly conducted the case for the Marquis of Queensberry, was a classmate of Oscar Wilde at Trinity College, Dublin. The presiding Judge, Justice Collins, is also an Irishman.
Wilde has been making immense sums of money lately out of his plays and books. His plays are now running at two London theatres and many companies are playing them in the provinces. Of course in the future no one will accept his plays.
Wilde has been making immense sums of money lately out of his plays and books. His plays are now running at two London theaters and many companies are playing them in the provinces. Of course in future no one will accept his plays.
Wilde has been making immense sums of money lately out of his plays and books. His plays are now running at two London theaters, and many companies are producing them in the provinces. Of course in future no one will accept his plays.
Mr. George Alexander, proprietor and manager of the St. James Theatre, stated last night that if it were not for the fact that the withdrawal of Wilde's play, The Importance of Being Earnest, would throw 120 persons out of employment, he would at once stop it. Therefore, unless the theater-going public manifests its displeasure of the author by refusing to witness his works, the play at the St. James will be continued as usual. Another of Wilde’s plays, which is now running at the Haymarket theatre, will after this week be transferred to the Criterion. The author’s name, in both cases, will be omitted from the bills and advertisements in future.
Wilde has been making immense sums of money lately out of his plays and books. His plays are now running at two London Theatres and many companies are playing them in the Provinces. Of course, in future no one will accept his plays. George Alexander, proprietor and manager of the St. James Theatre, stated last night that if it were not for the fact that the withdrawal of Wilde's play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," would throw 120 persons out of employment, he would at once stop it. Therefore, unless the theatre-going public manifests its displeasure with the author by refusing to witness his works, the play at the St. James will be continued as usual. Another of Wilde's plays, which is now running at the Haymarket Theatre, will after this week be transferred to the Criterion Theatre. The author's name, in both cases, will be omitted from the bills and advertisements in future.
Wilde has been making immense sums of money lately out of his plays and books. His plays are now running at two London theaters, and many companies are playing them in the provinces. Of course, in the future no one will accept his plays. George Alexander, proprietor and manager of the St. James’ Theater, said last night that if it were not for the fact that the withdrawal of Wilde's play, "The Importance of Being in Earnest," would throw 120 persons out of employment he would stop it at once. Therefore, unless the theater-going public manifests its displeasure of the author by refusing to witness his works, the play at the St. James will be continued as usual. Another of Wilde’s plays, which is now running at the Haymarket Theater, will, after this week, be transferred to the Criterion Theater. The author’s name, in both cases, will be omitted from the bills and advertisements in future.
George Alexander, proprietor and manager of the St. James Theater, stated last night that if it were not for the fact that the withdrawal of Wilde’s play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," would throw 120 persons out of employment, he would at once stop it. Therefore, unless the theater-going public manifests its displeasure of the author by refusing to witness his works, the play at the St. James will be continued as usual.
Mr. George Alexander, proprietor and manager of the St. James Theater, said last night that if it were not for the fact that the withdrawal of Wilde's play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," would throw 120 persons out of employment he would at once stop it. Therefore, unless the theater-going public manifests its displeasure with the author by refusing to witness his works the play at the St. James will be continued as usual.