The Philadelphia Inquirer - Sunday, April 7, 1895
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WILDE IN THE DOCK
AFTER A HEARING IN BOW STREET
COURT HE IS SENT BACK TO
PRISON.
Sir John
Bridge Refuses to Accept
Bail - Taylor Also Arrested and
Remanded to Jail.
LONDON, April 6. - Crowds of people besieged the vicinity of Bow street early this morning, and the police court was filled with interested spectators. 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. 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 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.
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.
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.
London, April 7 — Crowds to persons besieged the vicinity of Bow street early yesterday morning, and the Police Court was filled with interested spectators as soon as the doors were opened. C. F. Gill, who was Edward M. Carson’s junior counsel in the defence of the Marquis of Queensberry, acted as prosecutor for the Treasury Department. Sir John Bridge, the presiding Magistrate, took his seat on the bench at eleven o’clock. The. Doors leading to the calls 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 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.
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 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, 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.
TAYLOR ARRESTED.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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 then examined and related at length his intimacy with Wilde. While Parker was giving this testimony Wilde moved restlessly in the dock and passed his hands across his face.
While Parker was giving this testimony Wilde moved restlessly in the dock and passed his hands across his face.
COMITTED WITHOUT BAIL.
Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. Parker was then bound over to testify at the trial of Wilde, which is to take place in the Old Bailey.
Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. Parker was then bound over to testify at the trial of Wilde, which is to take place in the Old Bailey.
Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. Parker was then bound over to testify at the trial of Wilde.
Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. Parker was then bound over to testify at the trial of Wilde.
The counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone cross examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. The trial of Wilde will take place in the Old Bailey.
Parker then detailed his intimacy with Wilde in which he accused Taylor of being the go-between. Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. Parker was then bound over to testify at the trial of Wilde, which is to take place in the Old Bailey.
Counsel for Wilde asked leave to postpone the cross-examination of Parker, as the evidence had taken them by surprise. Parker was then bound over to testify at the trial of Wilde, which is to take place in the Old Bailey. Parker was deadly pale when concluding his testimony and asked to be allowed to take a seat, as he was not feeling well.
Mrs. Grant testified that she let rooms to Taylor, who, she added, was visited by a number of young men. She could not identify Wilde as one of his visitors. Alfred Woods, a youth, gave damaging testimony against Wilde to whom he said he was introduced by Taylor. Sidney Morer, another youth, followed him. A masseur and a chambermaid at the Savoy Hotel testified to seeing boys in Wilde's room.
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."
Sir John Bridge remanded Wilde until Thursday. Counsel asked that his client, Wilde, be released on bail, but the magistrate declined to do so. Counsel persisted, saying he could offer substantial bail, but Sir John Bridge replied:
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 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 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 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 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:
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:
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."
The London "Sun" says another sensational arrest is probable before next Thursday.
Will Withdraw Wilde's Play.
NEW YORK, April 6. - Manager Daniel Frohman, of the Lyceum Theatre, announces that in consequence of the London scandal, after this week he will withdraw Oscar Wilde's play, "An Ideal Husband," now running at his house. He had already omitted Oscar Wilde's name as the author of the play.
NEW YORK, April 6.- Manager Daniel Frohman of the Lyceum Theater, announces that in consequence of the London scandal, after this week he will withdraw Oscar Wilde's play, "An Ideal Husband," now running at his house.
NEW YORK, April 6. - Manager Daniel Frohman of the Lyeceum theater, announces that in consequence of the London scandal, after this week he will withdraw Oscar Wilde's play, An Ideal Husband, now running at his house.