Calgary Herald - Wednesday, May 1, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE’S TRIAL.
The Defendant Waxes Eloquent and Evokes Applause. — A Bill for a Divorce Filed.
[SPECIAL TO THE HERALD]
LONDON, May 1. — The Wilde trial was continued yesterday. Wilde took the witness stand, and said he had nothing to do with the publishing of the Douglas poems. On being asked to explain the Douglas expression, "I am Love that dare not speak its name." He answered, it meant spiritual love. He became eloquent and evoked applause. The judge charges the jury to-day. Mrs. Wilde has filed a suit for divorce.
LATER.
The jury have disagreed on the Wilde case.