The Australian Star - Thursday, May 2, 1895
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THE WILDE SCANDAL
Trial of the Accused.
Charge of Conspiracy Abandoned.
Wilde in the Witness-Box—His Re-
lations with Lord Alfred Douglas—
A Deep Spiritual Affection—As
Pure as that Between David
And Jonathan — Taylor
Gives Evidence — A
Squandered Fortune.
Sir Edward Clarke's Address to the Jury.
London, April 30.
The trial was continued to-day at the Criminal Assizes of Oscar Wilde and his alleged accomplice Taylor. The greatest public interest continues to be taken in the proceedings, and the court was crowded with spectators.
Shortly after his Honor took his seat on the bench this morning it was announced by counsel for the prosecution that it had been decided to abandon the charge of conspiracy against Wilde and Taylor, and this portion of the indictment was, therefore, withdrawn.
The taking of evidence on separate charges of misdemeanor against Wilde and of felony against Taylor was then proceeded with.
Oscar Wilde entered the witness-box and gave evidence on his own behalf. He gave an absolute and emphatic denial to the allegations of indecent conduct between himself and Taylor or any other person. He referred to the intimacy which had existed between himself and Lord Alfred Douglas, son of the Marquis of Queensberry, and declares that his relations with Lord Alfred were merely of the nature of a deep spiritual affection, as pure as perfect, and of a character similar to that which existed between David and Jonathan. The intimacy was purely one based on the lines of Plato's philosophy. Referring to his dealings with the other accused, Taylor, he said that the latter's rooms, which had been described as being draped with heavy curtains and closed to the light of day, while the atmosphere was laden with perfumes of a varying and seductive nature, were merely appointed as the apartments of a Bohemian. In conclusion he asserted that the evidence he had given as plaintiff in the charge of criminal libel preferred against the Marquis of Queensberry was absolutely true.
The prisoner Taylor also gave evidence on his own behalf. He stated that some time ago he had inherited £45,000. When he became possessed of the money he spent it freely and lived a life of pleasure. His expenditure was so great that the whole of his heritage disappeared, and he was ultimately compelled to seek the protection of the Bankruptcy Court. After that he enlisted in the army. With reference to the present charge he denied the evidence given by the two witnesses Parker as to the allegations of his abominable practices.
Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., counsel for the prisoner Wilde, addressed the jury. His speech, which was a passionate appeal on behalf of his client, occupied two hours in delivery. He severely criticised the various points in the evidence, and described some of the witnesses as blackmailers upon whose testimony no reliance could be placed. Referring to Wilde's intimacy with youths much his social inferiors, Sir Edward asserted that they were entertained by his client because they ministered to Wilde's vanity and pleased him. In concluding his address he appealed eloquently to the jury to find a verdict of acquittal, and clear the character of a renowned and accomplished man, and, by clearing him, clear society of the stain which the scandal had inflicted upon it.
The following incidents in the trial of the libel suit, Oscar Wilde v. the Marquis of Queensberry, are to hand by the American mail yesterday. The hearing of the libel case started at the Old Bailey on April 3:—
When Wilde was called he languidly arose from the solicitors' table, where he was seated, and entered the witness-box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed, and carried gloves in his hand, showing fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was then called. He languidly arose from the solicitor's table, where he was seated, and entered the witness-box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed and carried gloves in his hand, showing fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was then called. He languidly arose from the solicitors’ table, where he was seated and entered the witness box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed and carried gloves in his hand, showing fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was called. He languidly arose from the solicitor's table, where he was seated, and entered the witness box. Plaintiff was faultlessly dressed in a black frock coat and carried his gloves in his hand showing fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was called. He languidly arose from his solicitor's table, where he was seated, and entered the witness-box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed in a black frock coat and carried his gloves in his hand, showing his fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was called. He languidly arose from his solicitor's table, where he was seated, and entered the witness box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed in a black frock coat and carried his gloves in his hand, showing his fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was called. He languidly rose from the solicitor's table, where he was seaed, and entered the witness box. Plaintiff was faultlessly dressed in a black frock coat and carried his gloves in his hand, showing fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
When Oscar Wilde was called, he languidly arose from his solicitor's table where he was seated, and entered into the witness-box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed in a black frock coat and carried his gloves in his hand, showing his fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was then called. He languidly arose from the solicitors' table, at which he had been seated, and entered the witness-box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed in a long black frock coat, and carried his gloves in his hands, showing his fingers to be covered with rings. He was very pale, but was seemingly composed.
Wilde spoke with his customary drawl, leaning his arms upon the rail of the witness-box and replying distinctly to questions. The jury, which was composed of very intelligent men of elderly appearance, mainly prosperous tradesmen, eyed him with curiosity.
Wilde spoke with his customary drawl, leaning his arms upon the rail of the witness-box and replying distinctly to questions. The jury, which was composed of very intelligent men of elderly appearance, mainly prosperous tradesmen, eyed him with curiosity.
Wilde spoke with his customary drawl, leaning his arms upon the rail of the witness box and replying distinctly to questions. The jury, which was composed of very intelligent men of elderly appearance, mainly prosperous tradesmen, eyes him with curiosity.
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E.H. Carson, Q.C., M.P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for cross-examination.
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E.H. Carson, Q.C., M.P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for cross-examination.
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E. H. Carson, Q.C., M.P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for cross-examination.
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E. H. Carson, Q.C., M.P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for cross-examination.
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E. H. Carson, Q. C., M. P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for cross-examination.
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E. H. Carson, Q C. M. P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for examination.
The interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E. H. Carson, Q. C., H. P., counsel for the marquis of Queensbury for cross-examination.
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld the offence alleged, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson's insinuations.
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from “Dorian Gray,” one of Oscar Wilde’s novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld the offence alleged, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson’s insinuations.
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld the offense alleged, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson's insinuations.
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld all that he had been accused of, the plaintiff following the counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson's insinuations.
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld all that he had been accused of, the plaintiff following the counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson's insinuations.
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld all that he had been accused of the plaintiff following the counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson's insinuations.
Mr. Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading pages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld sodomy, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book, and laughing at Mr. Carson's insinuation.
Carson began his presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life to show the author upheld sodomy, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Mr. Carson's insinuation.
Mr. Carson began the presentation of the case for the marquis by reading pages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld --, the plaintiff following with a copy of the book and laughing at Mr. Carson's insinuation.
Mr. Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis, by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author held peculiar notions, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Mr. Carson's insinuations. Mr. Carson asked:
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings, the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray", in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of “Dorian Gray” in his hands with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of Dorian Gray in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the marquis of Queensberry following his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in hand, with seeming enjoyment.
The cross-examination was very severe and brought out the great differences in the ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas (the former was born in 1866, the latter in 1870), how the two had visited various towns together and had been much in one another's company.
The cross-examination was very severe and brought out the great differences in the ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas (the former was born in 1856, the latter in 1870); how the two had visited various towns together and bad been much in one another’s company.
The cross-examination was very sever and brought out the great differences in ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas (the former was born in 1856, the latter in 1870), how the two had visited various towns together and had been much in one another's company.
The cross-examination was very severe and brought out the great differences in the ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglass, the former was born in 1856 and the latter in 1870; how the two had visited various towns together, stopped at the Savoy Hotel together, and how Lord Alfred visited Wilde's chamber.
The cross-examination was very severe, and brought out the great difference in the ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas (the former was born in 1856 and the latter in 1870), how the two had visited various towns together, stopped at the Savoy Hotel together, and how Lord Alfred visited Wilde's chambers in St. James's place, which the plaintiff maintains in addition to his house at 16 Tite street, S.W.
Carson then drew out Wilde's opinion regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the witness made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Carson then drew out Wilde’s opinion regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the witness made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Carson then drew out Wilde's opinion regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the witness made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Carson then drew out Wilde's opinion regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the plaintiff made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Mr. Carson then drew out Wilde's opinons regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the plaintiff made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Carson then drew Wilde's opinion regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination plaintiff made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Mr. Carson drew out Wilde’s opinions regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the plaintiff made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Mr. Carson then drew out Wilde's opinions regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the plaintiff made smart responses in the same line as his plays.
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my work does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care ‘tuppence’ for what Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care tuppence for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care tuppence for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care ,tuppence' for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what the Philistines think about me."
“The interpretation of my works does not concern me” said Wilde. “I do not care ‘tuppence’ for what Philistines think of me.”
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care two-pence for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care twopence for what the Phillistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care twopence for what the Phillistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care two cents what the Philistines think about me."
Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness and began a more serious phase of cross-examination. Wilde emphatically denied that he did anything improper, but he was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination to which he was subjected, and frequently drank water. In fact he seemed ready to faint, and a chair was placed inside the witness-stand for his use. Throughout the questioning of the plaintiff the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him, and did not take his eyes off the man.
Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness, and began a more serious phase of cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his other vicious acts, and the questions were so pointed as to be unprintable. Wilde emphatically denied that he had done anything improper, but was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination to which he was subjected, and frequently drank water. In fact, he seemed ready to faint, and a chair was placed inside the witness-stand for his use. Throughout the questioning of the plaintiff the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him and did not take his eyes off the man.
Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness, and began a more serious phase of cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his other vicious acts, and the questions were so pointed as to be unprintable. Wilde emphatically denied that he had done anything improper, but was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination to which he was subjected, and frequently drank water. In fact, he seemed ready to faint, and a chair was placed inside the witness stand for his use. Throughout the questioning of the plaintiff the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him, and did not take his eyes off the man.
Cross-examination then touched upon Wilde's relations with various boys and men, and the questions were so pointed as to be unprintable. Wilde, however, emphatically denied that he did anything improper, but he was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination to which he was subjected, and frequently drank water. In fact he seemed ready to faint, and a chair was placed inside the witness-stand for his use. Throughout the questioning of the plaintiff the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him, and did not take his eyes off the man.
Cross-examination then touched upon Wilde’s relations with various boys and men, and the questions were so pointed as to be unprintable. Wilde, however, emphatically denied that he did anything improper, but he was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination to which he was subjected, and frequently drank water. In fact he seemed ready to faint, and a chair was placed inside the witness stand for his use. Throughout the questioning of the plaintiff the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him, and did not take his eyes off the man.
The cross-examination then touched upon Wilde's relations with various boys and men. Wilde emphatically denied that he had done anything improper, but he was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination to which he was subjected, and frequently drank water. In fact, he seemed ready to faint, and a chair was placed inside the witness stand for his use. Throughout the questioning of the plaintiff the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him and did not take his eyes off the man in the witness box.
The cross-examination then touched upon Wilde's relations with various boys and men, and the questions were so pointed as to be unprintable. Wilde, however, emphatically denied that he had done anything improper, but was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination to which he was subjected and frequently drank water. In fact, he seemed ready to faint, and a chair was placed inside of the witness stand for his use. Throughout the questioning of plaintiff the marquis of Queensberry stood eying him and did not take his eyes off the man.
Wilde, however, emphatically denied that he had done anything improper, but he was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination to which he was subjected and frequently drank water. In fact, he seemed ready to faint and a chair was placed inside the witness stand for his use. Throughout the questioning of the plaintiff the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him and did not take his eyes off the man in the witness box.
The cross-examination then touched upon Wilde’s relations with various boys and men, and the questions put to the witness were so pointed as to be unprintable. Wilde, however, empathically denied that he had done anything improper; but he was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination to which he was subjected, and frequently drank water. In fact, he seemed ready to faint, and a chair was placed inside the witness stand for his use. Throughout the questioning of the plaintiff, the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him, and did not take his eyes off the man in the witness box.
Wilde emphatically denied that he had done anything improper but he was troubled and confused under the terrible cross examination he was subjected to and frequently drank water. In face, he semed ready to faint and a chair was placed inside the wit-ness stand for his use. Throughout the questioning of the plaintiff, the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him and did not take his eyes off of him.
Wilde, however, emphatically denied that he had done anything improper, but he was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination to which he was subjected, and frequently drank water. In fact, he seemed ready to faint, and a chair was placed inside the witness stand for his use. Throughout the questioning the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him, and did not take his eyes of the man in the witness box.
Wilde, in his answers to the questions, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Carson's questions were pitiless.
Wilde, in his answers to the questions, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Carson's questions were pitiless.
Wilde, in his answers to the questions put to him, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Mr. Carson's questions were in the main pitiless and unprintable.
Wilde, in his answers to the questions put to him, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Mr. Carson's questions were, in the main, pitiless and unprintable.
Wilde, in his answers to the questions put to him, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Mr. Carson's questions were in the main, pitiless and unprintable.
Wilde, in his answers to the questions put to him, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper.
Wilde, in the answers to the questions put to him, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper.
Wilde, in answer to questions, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff was concluded at noon, having lasted over six hours.
Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff lasted over six hours.
Sir Edward Clarke, counsel for Wilde, then examined his client by putting in certain letters from the Marquis of Queensberry in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff, saying his "blood turned cold at the sight of their infamous faces." He added: "I hear that Wilde's wife will petition for a divorce. If you do not cease letting him disgrace us I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
Sir Edward Clarke, counsel for Wilde, then examined his client by putting in certain letters from the Marquis of Queensberry in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff, saying his "blood turned cold at the sight of their infamous faces." He added: "I hear that Wilde's wife will petition for a divorce on the grounds of unnatural crimes. If you do not cease letting him disgrace us, I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
Sir Edward Clarke, counsel for Wilde, then examined his client by putting a certain letter of the Marquis of Queensberry in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglass, to cease his "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff, saying his "blood turned cold" at the sight of their infamous faces. He added: "I hear Wilde's wife will petition for a divorce on the ground of unnatural crimes. If you do not cease letting him disgrace us, I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, then began the re-direct examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry, in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff, saying that his "blood turned cold at the sight of their infamous faces." He added: "I hear that Wilde’s wife will petition for a divorce on the ground of unnatural crimes. If you do not cease to let him disgrace us I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
Sir Edward Clark, the leading counsel for Wilde, then began the examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease the "infamous intimacy" with plaintiff, saying that his "blood turned cold at the sight of their infamous faces." He added: "I hear Wilde's wife will petition for a divorce on the grounds of unnatural crimes. If you do not cease to let him disgrace us, I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
Sir Edward Clark, the leading counsel for Wilde, then began the examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease the "infamous intimacy" with plaintiff, saying that his "blood turned cold at the sight of the infamous faces." He added: "I hear Wilde's wife will petition for a divorce on the grounds of unnatural crimes. If you do not cease to let him disgrace us, I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor-General, leading counsel for Oscar Wilde then began the redirect examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his "infamous intimacy" with tho plaintiff, saying that his "blood turned cold at the sight of their infamous faces." He added: "I hear that Wilde's wife will petition for a divorce on peculiar grounds. If you do not cease to let him disgrace us I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight "
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor-General, leading counsel for Oscar Wilde, then began his re-direct examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his intimacy with the plaintiff, saying that his "blood turned cold at the sight of their faces." He added: "I hear that Wilde's wife will petition for a divorce. If you do not cease to let him disgrace us I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, then began the redirect examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry, in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglass, to cease his "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff, saying that his "blood turned cold at the sight of their infamous faces." He added, "If you do not cease to let him disgrace us, I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, then began the redirect examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry, in which he called upon his son, "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff, saying that "his blood turned cold at the sight of their infamous faces." He added: "I hear that Wilde’s wife will petition for a divorce on the ground of unnatural crimes. If you do not cease to let him disgrace us I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
The cross-examination was concluded at noon after having lasted six hours. Sir Edward Clarke, leading council for Wilde, then began the examination of his client by putting certain letters of the Marquis in which he called upon his son Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his "infamous relations" with the plaintiff, saying that his blood turned cold at the sight of their infamous faces He added: "I hear that Wilde's wife will petition for a divorce on the ground of unnatural crime. If you do not cease to let him disgrace us, I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
The cross examination was concluded at noon, after having lasted six hours. Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, then put in evidence certain letters of the marquis, in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglass, to cease his "infamous relations" with the plaintiff, saying that his blood turned cold at sight of their "infamous faces." He added, "I hear that Wilde's wife will petition for a divorce on the ground of unnatural crime. If you do not cease to let him disgrace us, I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
Mr. Carson's questions were, in the main, pitiless and unprintable. Mr. Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff was concluded at noon, after having lasted, including the time of yesterday, over six hours. Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, then began the examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry, in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff, saying that his "blood turned cold at the sigh of their infamous faces." He added: "I hear that Wilde's wife will petition for a divorce on ground of unnatural crimes. If you do not cease to let him disgrace us, I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
To this letter Lord Alfred replied: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred replied: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred replied, "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred replied: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred replied: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred replied: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred replied: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter, Lord Alfred replied: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred replied: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred relied: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying:
"What a funny little man you are."
After the noon recess on April 4 the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled 10 deep with well-dressed men.
After the noon recess the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men.
After the noon recess the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men waiting to enter.
At the afternoon session the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men waiting.
After the afternoon recess the crowd in the court-room was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten feet deep with well-dressed men in waiting.
After the noon recess, the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men, who were awaiting a chance to enter.
After the noon recess the crowd in the court-room was larger than ever and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men who were awaiting a chance to enter.
After the noon recess the crowd in the court room was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well dressed men who were waiting a chance to enter.
After the noon recess the crowd in the court was larger than ever, and the hall and the stages leading to it were filled ten deep with well dressed men who were waiting a chance to enter.
After the noon recess the crowd in the court was larger than ever and the hall and the stages leading to it were filled ten deep with well dressed men who were waiting a chance to enter.
Wilde kept the court waiting 10 minutes, for which he apologised to Justice Collins, saying he had been consulting his doctor.
Wilde kept the Court waiting ten minutes for which he apologized to Justice Collins, saying he had been consulting his doctor.
Wilde kept the court waiting ten minutes, for which he apologized to Justice Collins, saying he had been consulting his doctor.
Wilde kept the court waiting for ten minutes, for which he apologized to Justice Collins, saying that he had been consulting his doctor.
Wilde kept the court waiting for ten minutes, for which he apologized to Justice Collins, saying that he had been consulting his doctor.
Wilde kept the Court waiting for ten minutes, for which he apologized to Justice Collins, saying that he had been consulting his doctor.
Wilde kept the court waiting for ten minutes for which he apologized to Justice Collin, saying that he had been consulting his doctor.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Carson began his speech for the defence. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the courtroom as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed and Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the courtroom as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed and Dr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the courtroom as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the courtroom as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the productions of other letters, the case for the plaintiff was closed and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court-room as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room as soon a counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed and Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court-room.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court-room.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff closed, and Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Carson began his speech for the defence. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court-room as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in the court for a short time during the morning, but he did not return in the afternoon.
After the production of other letters, the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Carson began his speech for the defence. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the courtroom as soon as the counsel for the defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in the court for a short time during the morning, but did not return in the afternoon.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the courtroom as soon as the counsel for defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in the court for a short time during the morning, but did not return in the afternoon.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Carson began his speech for the defence. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court-room as soon as the counsel for defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in the court for a short time during the morning, but he did not return in the afternoon.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed and Dr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court-room as soon as the counsel for defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in the court for a short time during the morning, but did not return in the afternoon.
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defence lasted until court adjourned at 6 p.m., and was not then finished. He reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde, and said the witnesses he would produce would prove beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defense lasted until court adjourned at 5 P. M., and was not then finished. He reviewed the evidence, point by point, denounced Wilde, and said the witnesses he would produce would prove beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defence lasted until the court adjourned, at 5 p.m., and was not finished. He reviewed the evidence, point by point, denounced Wilde, and said the witnesses he would produce would prove beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
The speech of Mr Carson, for the defence, lasted until the court adjourned at 5 p.m., and was not finished. He reviewed the evidence, point by point, denounced Wilde, and said the witnesses he would produce would prove beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
The speech of Mr Carson for the defence lasted until the court adjourned at 5 p.m., and was not finished. He reviewed the evidence, point by point, denounced Wilde, and said the witnesses he would produce would prove beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defense lasted until the court adjourned, at 5 p. m., and was not finished. He reviewed the evidence, point by point, denounced Wilde, and said the witnesses he would produce would prove beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defense lasted until court adjourned at 5 o'clock, and was not finished. He carefully reviewed the evidence, point by point, denounced Wilde and said that the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
The speech of Carson for the defense lasted until the court adjourned at 5 p. m., and was not finished at that hour. He reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde and said that the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defense lasted until the court adjourned, at 5 P. M., and was not finished at that time. He carefully reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde and said the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
The speech of Mr. carson for the defense lasted until the court adjourned at 5 p. m., and was not finished at that time. He carefully reviewed the evidence, point by point, denounced Wilde, and said that the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defence lasted until the court adjourned at 5 P. M., and was not finished at the time. He carefully reviewed the evidence point by point, scathingly denounced Wilde and said that the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
Lord Alfred Douglass was present in court for a short time during the morning, but he did not return in the afternoon. The speech of Mr. Carson for the defense lasted until court adjourned at 5 p. m., and was not finished. He fully reviewed the evidence, point by point, denounced Wilde, and said that the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff.
Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohn Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of an anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said:
Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of an anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said:
During the course of his remarks, Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Mr. Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of anonymous letter handed o the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said:
During the course of his remarks Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Mr. Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said:
During the course of his remarks Mr. Carson alluded to the course of Mr. Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said:
Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of an anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon, Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree."
During the course of his remarks Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree."
During the course of his remarks Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Mr. Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Mr. Beerbohm Tree."
During the course of his remarks. Mr Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Mr Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Mr. Beerbohm Tree."
During the course of his remarks Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Mr. Beerhohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, wereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Mr. Beerbohm Tree."
"There is no occasion to mention Beerbohn Tree's name?"
Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked, "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day, asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor would I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
"Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Beerbohm Tree to-day asking that his connection be fully explained."
"Nor should I do so, My Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree, to-day, asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
"Everyone understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands Mr Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case was in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree’s connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy." said the justice, in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every day honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the justice, in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree connection with the case is in every way honorable und praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands Mr Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion. Wilde returned to the courtroom a few minutes before adjournment.
"Everyone understands Mr Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion. Wilde returned to the Courtroom a few minutes before the adjournment.
"Everyone understands Mr. Tree's connection to the case. It is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion. Wilde returned to the Courtroom a few minutes before the adjournment.
Wilde returned to the courtroom a few minutes before adjournment.
Wilde returned to the courtroom a few minutes before adjournment.
Wilde returned to the court-room a few minutes before adjournment.
Wilde returned to the courtroom a few minutes before adjournment.
Wilde returned to the courtroom for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Wilde returned to the court-room for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Wilde returned to the court room for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Wilde returned to the court room for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Wilde returned to the court room for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Mr. Wilde returned to the courtroom for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde "was a cur and a coward of the worst type."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde "was a cur and a coward of the worst type."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was "a cur and a coward of the Roseberry type."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde "was a cur and a coward of the Rosebery type."
Among the letters produced in court, and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was "a cur and a coward of the Rosbery type."
Among the letters produced in court and addressed by the marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was a "cur and a coward of the Roseberry type."
Among the letters produced in court and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was "a cur and a coward of the Rosebery type."
Among the letters produced in court and addressed by the marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglass, was one saying that Wilde was a "cur and a coward of the Roseberry type."
Among the letters produced in court and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglass, was one saying that Wilde was "a cur and a coward of the Rosebery type."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde "was a cur and a coward."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde "was a cur and a coward."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde was "a cur and a coward."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde "was a cur and a coward."
Among the letter produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde "was a cur and a coward."
Wilde returned to the court room a few minutes before adjournment. Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was a "cur and a coward of the Rosebery type."
Wilde returned to the court room a few minutes before adjournment. Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensbury to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was a "cur and a coward of the Rosebery type."
Wilde returned to the court room for a few minutes before the adjournment. Among the letters produced in court and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was a cur and coward of the Rosebery type.
A special despatch from London on April 5 said:—The career of Oscar Wilde ended to-day in the blackest infamy. All London is saying to-night that it is a pity the miserable creature had not sufficient pluck to blow out his brains before the police seized him and put him behind bolts and bars to await punishment for crimes of which he is already proved guilty.
LONDON, April 5. -- The career of Oscar Wilde ended to-day in the blackest infamy. All London is saying to-night that it is a pity the miserable creature had not sufficient pluck to blow out his brains before the police seized him and put him behind bolts and bars to await punishment for crimes of which he is already proved guilty.
All London is saying tonight that it is a pity the miserable creature had not sufficient pluck to blow out his brains before the police seized him and put him behind bolts and bars to await the punishment for the crimes of which he is already proved guilty.
Those who were his friends until his guilt was established by his own admissions under yesterday's merciless cross-examination, urged him last night to take the shortest road to oblivion, which they declared was the proper sequel to the exposure of his character. The poor fool imagined it still possible to brazen it out, so he persuaded his lawyer, who refused to go on with the case, to bring the trial to a close by withdrawing the charges against Lord Queensberry.
Those who were his friends until his guilt was established by his own admissions under yesterday's merciless cross-examination, urged him last night to take the shortest road to oblivion, which they declared was the proper sequel to the exposure of his character. The poor fool imagined it still possible to brazen it out, so he persuaded his lawyer, who refused to go on with the case, to bring the trial to a close by withdrawing the charges against Lord Queensberry.
This was done, and then the fact was brought home to Wilde that although nominally prosecutor, it was he, and not the Marquis of Queensberry, who was really on trial. Even the prompt verdict of the jury declaring explicitly that the infamous charge against him was true did not make the strange creature realise his position.
This was done and then the fact was brought home to Wilde that although nominally prosecutor, it was he and not the Marquis of Queensberry who was really on trial. Even the prompt verdict of the jury declaring explicitly that the infamous charge against him was true did not make the strange creature realize his position.
This was done, and then the fact was brought home to Wilde that although nominally prosecutor, it was he and not the Marquis of Queensberry who was really on trial. Even the prompt verdict of the jury declaring explicitly that the infamous charge against him was justified did not make the strange creature realise his position.
This was done, and then the fact was brought home to Wilde that although nominally prosecutor, it was he and not the Marquis of Queensberry who was really on trial. Even the prompt verdict of the jury declaring explicitly that the infamous charge against him was justified did not make the strange creature realise his position.
He wrote a note to an evening newspaper declaring that he was unable to prove his innocence, except by patting Lord Alfred Douglas in the witness-box, and that he preferred to suffer shame rather than allow the son to testify against the father.
He wrote a note to the evening newspaper declaring that he was unable to prove his innocence, except by putting Lord Alfred Douglas in the witness box, and that he preferred to suffer shame rather than allow the son to testify against the father.
He wrote a note to the evening newspaper, declaring that he was unable to prove his innocence, except by putting Lord Alfred Douglas in the witness box, and that he preferred to suffer shame rather than allow the son to testify against the father.
He wrote a note to the evening newspaper, declaring that he was unable to prove his innocence, expect by putting Lord Alfred Douglas in the witness box, and that he preferred to suffer shame rather than allow the son to testify against the father.
This was simply imbecile, because nothing has been adduced in the trial about the relations between Wilde and Lord Douglas. There is reason to believe the disgraced man was prepared to flee from the country, but the English law for once acted with commendable promptness. Red tape was cut. The Public Prosecutor applied for a warrant within two hours after the dramatic collapse of the case in court, and to-night the man who a few days ago was a pampered exquisite lies on a plank bed in an eight-by-four cell in the Bow-street police station.
This was simply imbecile, because nothing has been adduced in the trial about the relations between Wilde and Lord Douglas. There is reason to believe the disgraced man was prepared to flee from the country, but the English law for once acted with commendable promptness. Red tape was cut. The Public Prosecutor applied for a warrant within two hours after the dramatic collapse of the case in court, and to-night the man who a few days ago was a pampered exquisite lies on a plank bed in an eight-by-four cell in the Bow-street police station.
This was simply imbecile, because nothing has been adduced in the trial about the relations between Wilde and Lord Douglas. There is reason to believe the disgraced man was prepared to flee from the country, but the English law for once acted with commendable promptness. Red tape was cut. The Public Prosecutor applied for a warrant within two hours after the dramatic collapse of the case in court, and tonight the man who a few days ago was a pampered exquisite lies on a plank bed in an eight-by-four cell in the Bow-street police station.
This was simply imbecile, because nothing had been adduced in the trial about the relations between Wilde and Lord Douglas. There is reason to believe the disgraced man was prepared to flee from the country, but the English law for once acted with commendable promptness. Red tape was cut. The Public Prosecutor applied for a warrant within two hours after the dramatic collapse of the case in Court, and to-night the man who a few days ago was a pampered exquisite lies on a plank bed in an eight-by-four cell in the Bow-street police station.
The charge against him, for some reason not explained, is not felony, but misdemeanor, and the maximum penalty is two years at hard labor, but the Grand Jury may change the indictment to a more serious offence.
The charge against him, for some reason not explained, is not felony, but misdemeanor, and the maximum penalty is two years at hard labor, but the Grand Jury may change the indictment to a more serious offense.
The charge against him, for some reason not explained, is not felony, but misdemeanour, and the maximum penalty is two years at hard labour, but the Grand Jury may change the indictment to a more serious offence.
The charge against him, for some reason not explained, is not felony, but misdemeanour, and the maximum penalty is two years at hard labour, but the Grand Jury may change the indictment to a more serious offence.
The charge against him, for some reason not explained, is not felony, but misdemeanor, and the maximum penalty is two years at hard labour, but the grand jury may change the indictment to a more serious offense.
Many seats which had been purchased at the Haymarket and St. James Theatres, where Wilde's plays, "The Ideal Husband" and "The Importance of Being Earnest," are running, were empty tonight. The audiences were small and there was a smaller proportion of ladies than usual, but no demonstration of any kind.
Many seats which had been purchased at the Haymarket and St. James Theatres, where Wilde's plays, "The Ideal Husband," and "The Importance of Being Earnest," are running, were empty tonight. The audiences were small and there was a smaller proportion of ladies than usual, but no demonstration of any kind.
Many seats which had been purchased at the Haymarket and St. James Theaters, where Wilde's plays, "The Ideal Husband" and "The Importance of Being Earnest," are running, were empty tonight. The audiences were small and there was a smaller proportion of ladies than usual, but no demonstration of any kind.
Many seats which had been purchased at the Haymarket and St. James's theatres, where Wilde’s plays "An Ideal Husband" and "The Importance of Being Earnest" are running, were empty tonight. The audiences were small, and there was a smaller proportion of ladies than usual, but no demonstration of any kind.
Many seats which had been purchased at the Haymarket and St. James Theatres, where Wilde's plays, "The Ideal Husband," and "The Importance of Being Earnest," are running, were empty on the night of the trial. The audiences were small, and there was a smaller proportion of ladies than usual, but no demonstration of any kind.
Many seats which had been purchased at the Haymarket and St James theaters, where Wilde’s plays are running, were empty tonight. The audiences were small and there was a smaller proportion of women than usual, but no demonstration of any kind.
The CHRONICLE says:—It suffices us to know as some return for undamming the public tidal wave that our life is rid forever of a pestiferous poser of decadence, which has received its death blow, and the way is cleared for increased wholesomeness in life. We seem for some unhappy purpose to have been shuddering witnesses of a revival of society under the late Roman empire, or against the dark background of the Italian Renaissance.
The Chronicle says: It suffices us to know as some return for undamming the public tidal wave that our life is rid forever of a pestiferous poser of decadence which has received its death blow, and the way is cleared for increased wholesomeness in life. We seem for some unhappy purpose to have been shuddering witnesses of a revival of society under the late Roman empire, or against the dark background of the Italian Renaissance.
The "Chronicle" says: It suffices us to know as some return for undamming the public tidal wave that our life is rid forever of a pestiferous poser of decadence which has received its death blow, and the way is cleared for increased wholesomeness in life. We seem for some unhappy purpose to have been shuddering witnesses of a revival of society under the late Roman empire, or against the dark background of the Italian Renaissance.
The Chronicle says: It suffices us to know as some return for undamming the public tidal wave that our life is rid for ever of a pestiferous poser of decadence which has received its death blow, and the way is cleared for increased wholesomeness in life. We seem for some unhappy purpose to have been shuddering witnesses of a revival of society under the late Roman empire, or against the dark background of the Italian Renaissance.
The Chronicle says: It suffices us to know, as some return for damming the public tidal stream, that our life is rid forever of a pestiferous poser which has received its deathblow, and the way is clear for increased wholesomeness in life. We seem, for some unhappy purpose, to have been shuddering witnesses of a bastard revival of society under the late Roman empire, or against the dark background of the Italian renaissance.
The Chronicle says editorially: "It suffices for us to know, as some return for undamning the putrid stream, that our life is rid forever of a pestiferous poseer decadence which has received its death blow, and the way is cleared for increased wholesomeness in life. We seem for some unhappy hours to have been shuddering witnesses of a bastard revival of society under the late Roman empire, or against the dark background of the Italian renaissance."
It suffices us to know, as some return for the undamming of the putrid stream, that the way is cleared for increased wholesomeness in life. We seem for some unhappy hours to have been shuddering witnesses of a revival of society under the late Roman empire, or against the dark background of the Italian renaissance.