The Philadelphia Times - Friday, April 12, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE IN COURT
After Much Damaging Evidence is Introduced
Against Him He is Remanded for a Week.
LONDON, April 11. - Great crowds of people were gathered outside and inside of the Bow Street Police Court to-day when Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor were brought from prison at an early hour in a black maria in order to be examined on remand on the charges of having committed serious misdemeanors. Wilde looked haggard and worn and it was noticed that he had greatly changed since he appeared on the witness stand of the Old Bailey to prosecute his suit for libel against the Marquis of Queensberry.
London, April 11—A great crowd was gathered outside and inside the Bow Street Police Court today, when Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor were brought from the prison at an early hour in a Black Maria, in order to be examined on remand on the charge of having. Committed serious misdemeanors. The court opened at eleven o'lock with both prisoners in the dock. Wilde looked haggard and worn, and it was noticed that the was greatly changed since he appeared on the witness stand of the Old Bailey to prosecute his suit for libel against the Marquis of Queensberry, the collapse of which action in such an unexpected and sensational manner led to his arrest and the subsequent terrible disclosures.
Wilde to-day 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 a shining silk hat in his hand and displaying on his ungloved fingers many sparkling gems. Taylor, Wilde’s fellow-prisoner, the man who is charged with having acted as procurer for the author and dramatist, behaved in the same sneeringly indifferent manner as when arraigned last week, and was evidently not as deeply impressed with the seriousness of the charges brought againts him as was Wilde.
Wilde today was much more subdued, although he smiled once or twice at certain questions which were put to him. But he seemed realize the gravity of the situation in which he found himself. He was dressed as faultlessly as ever, carrying a shining silk hat in his hand and displaying on his ungloved fingers many sparkling gems. Taylor, Wilde's fellow-prisoner, the man who si charged as having acted as procurer for the author and dramatist, behaved in the same sneeringly indifferent manner as when arraigned last week, and was evidently not as deeply impressed with the seriousness of the charges brought against him as was Wilde.
Sir Edward Clarke again appeared for Wilde and two lawyers acted as counsel for Taylor. The prisoners are evidently making a desperate fight. Their lawyers to-day delayed the proceedings in every possible way, and the examination of the accused promises to be a protracted affair. Taylor’s lawyers said that they would recall all of the witnesses who were examined on Saturday last, as Taylor was not represented by counsel upon that occasion.
Sir Edward Clarke appeared for Wilde, and two lawyers acted as counsel for Taylor. The prisoners are evidently making a desperate fight. Their lawyers today delayed the proceedings in every possible way and the examination of the accused promises to be a protected affair. Taylor's lawyers said that they would recall all of the witnesses who were examined on Saturday last, as Taylor was not represented by counsel on that occasion.
Sir Edward Clarke again appeared for Wilde and two lawyers acted as counsel for Taylor. The prisoners are evidently making a desperate fight. Their lawyers to-day delayed the proceedings in every possible way, and the examination of the accused promises to be a protracted affair. Taylor’s lawyers said that they would recall all of the witnesses who were examined last Saturday, as Taylor was not then represented by counsel.
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. Their lawyers to-day delayed the proceedings in every possible way and the examination of the accused promise to be a long affair. Taylor’s lawyer said that he would recall all of the witnesses who were examined on Saturday last, as Taylor was not represented by counsel upon that occasion.
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor-General, appeared for Wilde, and two lawyers acted as counsel for Taylor. The prisoners are making a desperate fight. Their lawyers to-day delayed the proceedings in every possible way, and the examination of the accused promises to be a long affair. Taylor’s lawyer said they would recall all of the witnesses who were examined on Saturday last, as Taylor was not represented by counsel on that occasion.
The prisoners are evidently making a desperate fight. Their lawyers to-day delayed the proceedings in every possible way, and the examination of the accused promises to be a long affair. Taylor's lawyer said that he would recall all of the witnesses who were examined on Saturday last, as Taylor was not represented by counsel upon that occasion.
The prisoners are making a desperate fight. Their lawyers today delayed proceedings in every possible way, and the examination of the accused promises to be a protracted affair. Taylor's lawyer said he would recall all the witnesses examined Saturday, as Taylor was not then represented by counsel.
Charles Parker, the 19-year-old young man who was a witness against Wilde on Saturday last, was again placed on the stand. Testimony of a damaging character was also given by Fred Atkins, a variety singer; Edward Shelley, a clerk in a bookstore, and several hotel and boarding house keepers. After the police had presented evidence concerning the arrests Wilde and Taylor were remanded for a week, bail being refused.