The Philadelphia Inquirer - Saturday, May 25, 1895
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WILDE AGAIN DENIES ALL
ALTHOUGH BROKEN DOWN, THE PRISONER TESTIFIES IN COURT.
The Marquis of Queensberry Is
Relenting and Says That Wilde Will Be Acquitted.
LONDON, May 24. — There was the usual crowd in the Old Bailey courtroom to-day when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of his client, Oscar Wilde.
LONDON, ENG., May 24. -- There was the usual crowd at the Old Bailey courtroom to-day when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of Oscar Wilde, charged with serious misdemeanors.
LONDON, May 24. - There was the usual crowd of people in the Old Bailey court room to-day when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of his client, Oscar Wilde, who is charged with serious misdemeanors.
Sir Edward Clarke complained of the treatment to which Wilde had been subjected and said the defense might well be excused for not putting the defendant in the witness box again, broken and unfit for the ordeal as he now is.
Sir Edward Clarke, at the commencement of his speech, complained of the treatment to which Wilde had been subjected, and said that the defense might well be excused for not putting the defendant in the witness box again, "broken and unfit for the ordeal as he now is."
Sir Edward, at the beginning of his speech, complained of the treatment which Wilde had been subjected to, and said that the defense might well be excused for not putting the defendant in the witness-box again, "broken and unfit for the ordeal as he now is. But," continued Sir Edward, "the defense had resolved to do so."
But, continued Sir Edward, the defense had resolved to do so. Shortly afterwards Wilde was called to the witness box and was provided with a chair, as he seemed to be utterly broken down. Wilde, in answer to questions, related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family fo ryears,and entirely denied the charges made against him.
Shortly afterward Wilde was called to the witness box, and was provided with a chair, as he seemed to be utterly broken down. Wilde, in answer to the questions put to him, related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges against him.
Wilde was called to the witness-box and given a chair, as he seemed to be broken down. In answer to questions he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
London, May 24 — There was the usual crowd of persons in the Old Bailey Courtroom today when Sir Edward Clarke addressed the jury in behalf of his client. Oscar Wilde, who is charged with serious misdemeanors. Wilde was called to the witness box and was provided with a chair, as he seemed to be utterly broken down. Wilde, in answer to the questions put to him related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry’s family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
LONDON, May 24. - Oscar Wilde testified in his own defense at the trial to-day. He was provided with a chair, as he seemed to be utterly broken down. In answer to the questions he said he had been on terms of familiarity with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and he flatly denied the charges against him.
London, May 24. - Sir Howard Clark addressed the jury today in behalf of Oscar Wilde. Among those present was Lord Douglas of Hawick. When Wilde was called to the witness box he seemed to be utterly broken down. In answer to the questions put to him he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years and entirely denied the charges made against him.
LONDON, May 24. - There was the usual crowd at Old Bailey court room today when Sir Edward Clark addressed the jury in behalf of Oscar Wilde, charged with serious misdemeanors. Wilde was called to the witness box and given a chair, as he seemed to be broken down. In answer to questions he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
A SEVERE EXAMINATION.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Solicitor-General, at the conclusion of the address of Sir Edward Clarke, began a severe cross-examination of the defendant which lasted over an hour. Wilde said that Lord Alfred Douglas was now in Paris, where he went three weeks ago at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Solicitor-General, at the conclusion of the address of Sir Edward Clarke, began a severe cross-examination of the defendant, which lasted over an hour. The accused said that Lord Alfred Douglas was now in Paris, where he went three weeks ago at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
Sir Frank Lockwood, the Solicitor-General, at the conclusion of the address of Sir Edward Clarke began a severe cross-examination of Wilde, which lasted over an hour. He said that Lord Alfred Douglas was now in Paris, where he went three weeks ago at Wilde's request. The latter, it appears, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
Sir Frank Lockwood, solicitor general, at the conclusion of the address of Sir Edward Clark, began a severe cross examination of defendant, which lasted over an hour. The accused said Lord Alfred Douglas was in Paris, whither he went three weeks ago at his request.
When Wilde was asked about the letters which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas and which were read at the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas, and which were read at the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the letters which he wrote to Lord Alfred, which were read at the first trial, he said it was the beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas, which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letter which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas and which was read at the first trial, the defendant said that it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man. "I look upon it," said Wilde, "as a work of art."
Taking up the letter which Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red rose-leaf lips" and "slim-gilt soul," that walked "between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter to be decent, Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
Taking up the letter which Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red, rose-leaf lips" and "slim gilt soul," that walked "between poetry and passion." Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter to be decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
Taking up the letter Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red roseleaf lips" and "slim gilt soul" that "walked between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
Taking up the letter Wilde had written Lord Alfred praising his "red roseleaf lips" and "slim gilt soul" that "walked between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
Taking up the letter Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red rose-leaf lips" and "slim gilt soul," that walked "between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into question."
Taking up the letter Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red roseleaf lips" and "slim gilt soul" that "walked between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered the letter decent. Wilde replied:
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked counsel sternly.
"Yes," replied Wilde.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" Asked counsel sternly. "Yes" replied Wilde.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked counsel sternly. "Yes," replied Wilde.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel sternly.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel sternly.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel, sternly.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel sternly.
"Decency does not come into the question." "Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel, sternly. "Yes," replied Wilde.
Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into question." "Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel sternly. "Yes," replied Wilde.
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation.
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jurors, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which had been "nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press."
Sir Edward Clarke briefly reexamined Wilde and then made his final address to the Jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press.(Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press—(Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. (Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. (Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press—(Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had barely been quenched by the torrents of prejudice in the press. (Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly reexamined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking it to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but had barely begun his address when the Court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the Court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun when the court adjourned.
THE MARQUIS RELENTING.
The Marquis of Queensberry in an interview, is quoted as saying: "I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son. You know I have carried my point and that I have been praised by the best elected jury which ever sat in God or man's jury box."
The Marquis of Queensberry, in an interview, is quoted as saying: "I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son. Everyone in London knows Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor. I am willing to forfeit £1,000 to £1 Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing that say so."
The Marquis of Queensberry, in an interview, is quoted as saying: "I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son. You know I have carried my point and that I have been praised by the best selected jury which ever sat in God’s or man’s jury box. Consequently I do not care what else is now done to Wilde. One of his companions has been found guilty, and every one in London knows that Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor."
LONDON, May 24. — The Marquis of Queensberry, in an interview, is quoted as saying: "I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son. You know I have carried my point, and that I have been praised by the best selected jury which ever sat in God or man's jury box. Consequently I do not care what else is now done to Wilde. One of his companions has been found guilty, and every one in London knows that Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor."
When the Marquis of Queensberry was asked what he thought would be the verdict in Oscar Wilde's case, he said: "I am willing to forfeit $1000 to $1 that Wilde is acquitted."
When the Marquis of Queensberry was asked what he thought would be the verdict in Oscar Wilde's case, he said:
When the Marquis of Queensberry was asked what he thought would be the verdict in Oscar Wilde's case he said:
When the Marquis of Queensberry was asked what he thought would be the verdict in Oscar Wilde's case he said;
When the Marquis of Queensberry was asked what he thought wouold be the verdict in Oscar Wilde's case he said: