The Gazette - Thursday, April 4, 1895
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WILDE-QUEENSBERRY CASE
Comes Up Before the Court of Queen's Bench in London.
EVIDENCE OF MR. WILDE.
He Talks About Immorality in Literature, and Says a Few Things that Nobody Else Would
Say.
LONDON, April 3.-- The Central Criminal court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening. 10.30 a.m., to-day, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel. Justice Collins took his seat on the Bench at 10.30, and the case was called. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., M.P., and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Edward II. Carson, Q.C., M.P. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas, of Hawick. Oscar Wilde, wearing a light blue overcoat, entered the court room with his solicitor, Mr. Humphreys. He resolutely maintained an air of unconcern, despite the fact that everybody was staring at him, and took a seat in front of Sir Edward Clarke. The Marquis of Queensberry entered the dock, and, in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true, and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
LONDON April 3. - Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, was densely packed with people long before the hour of opening at 10:30 A.M. today, the attraction being the trial of the action of Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry for libel. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., M.P., and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Mr Edward H. Carson, Q.C., M.P. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Douglas of Hawick. Oscar Wilde, wearing a light blue overcoat entered the court room in company with his solicitor, Mr. Humphreys. He maintained an air of unconcern, despite the fact that everybody was staring at him, and took a seat in front of Sir Edward Clarke. The Marquis of Queensberry entered the dock, and, in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, adding that the so-called libel was true, and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
Justice Collins took his seat on the bench promptly at 10.30 and the case was called. The prosecution was conducted by Sir Edward Clarke, Q. C., M. P., and the Marquis of Queensberry was defended by Mr. Edward H. Carson, Q. C., M. P. Lawyer Besley watched the proceedings on behalf of Lord Alfred Douglas, of Hawick. Oscar Wilde, wearing a light blue overcoat, entered in company with his solicitor, Mr. Humphreys. He resolutely maintained an air of unconcern, despite the fact that everyone was staring at him, and took a seat in front of Sir Edward Clarke. The Marquis of Queensberry entered the dock and, in answer to the usual questions, pleaded not guilty, added that the so-called libel was true and had been made known in the interest of public morality.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the Police court, dwelling upon the writing on the card which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr. Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offence, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time. The Marquis, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage with him in a series of grave offences. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination.
Sid Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the Police Court, dwelling upon the writing on the card on which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr. Wilde had been posing morally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual difference, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time. The Marquis of Queensberry, Sid Edward said, has also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage with him in a series of grave offenses. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the Police Court dwelling upon the writing on the card which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr. Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual ofence[sic] but, the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time. The Marquis of Queensberry, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage in a series of grave offences. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the police court, dwelling upon the writing of the card which constituted the libel complained of. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offence, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time. The Marquis of Queensberry, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage with him in a series of grave offences. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the police court, dwelling upon the writing on the card which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr. Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offense but, the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time. The marquis of Queensberry, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of grave offenses. Several of the gentlemen implicated would be called to deny whatever the marquis might say on cross-examination.
Sir Edward Clarke in opening the case reviewed the evidence taken in the police court, dwelling upon the writing on the card which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr. Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that It was not charged that there was any actual offence, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the bibles complained of had extended over a long period of time. The Marquis of Queensberry, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage with him in a series of grave offences. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination. At this point, the Marquis who, with clinched fists, sat glaring at Mr. Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so, had it not been for the persons between them.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the public court, dwelling upon the writing of the card which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr. Wilde had been posing immorally. The Marquis, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage with him in a series of grave offenses. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination.
It had been noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offense, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time. The Marquis of Queensberry, Sir Edward said, had also accused Mr. Wilde of having solicited a number of gentlemen to engage with him in a series of grave offenses. Several of these gentlemen would be called to deny whatever the Marquis might say on cross-examination.
Sir Edward Clarke, in opening the case, reviewed the evidence taken in the Police Court, dwelling upon the writing on the card which constituted the libel complained of. This writing alleged that Mr Wilde had been posing immorally. It would be noticed, he said, that it was not charged that there was any actual offence, but the gravity of the case consisted in the fact that the libels complained of had extended over a long period of time.
At this point the Marquis, who, with clenched fists, sat glaring at Mr. Wilds, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
At this point the Marquis, who, with clenched fists, sat glaring at Mr. Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
At this point the marquis, who, with clenched fists, sat glaring at Mr. Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
At this point the marquis, who, with clenched fists, sat glaring at Mr Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
At this point the marquis, who, with clenched fists, sat glaring at Mr Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
At this point the Marquis, who, with clenched fists, sat glaring at Mr. Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
At this point the Marquis, who with clenched fists sat glaring at Mr. Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
At this point the Marquis, who, with clinched fists, sat glaring at Mr. Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
At this point the marquis, who, with clinched fists, sat glaring at Mr. Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
At this point the marquis, who, with clenched fists, sat, glaring at Wilde, made a movement as thought he intended to attack him and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
At this point the Marquis, who with clenched fists sat glaring at Mr. Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he would undoubtedly have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
During Sir Edward's speech the Marquis, who, with clenched fists, sat glaring at Mr. Wilde, made a movement as though he intended to attack him, and he undoubtedly would have done so had it not been for the persons between them.
Sir Edward continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when be learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilda to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebley and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Donglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed ia this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893, Sir Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libelled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wlide had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards at Wood's earnest entreaty Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebley and Allen, pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wlide, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Albert Douglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893, Sir. Edward said the Marquis of Queennberry openly libelled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house, and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893, Sir Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libelled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money and afterwards, at Mr. Wood’s earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knihby and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in the letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a « prose sonnet. » In 1893, Sid Edward said, the Marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. Wilde in the latter’s own house and was shown the door in the presence of the servants and refused further admittance. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde’s pays.
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1893, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterward, at Wood’s earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly[sic] and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 an extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described the letter as a "prose sonnet." In 1893 the Marquis of Queensberry openly libeled Mr. Wilde in the latter's own house and was shown to the door in the presence of the servants and further admittance refused to him. The annoyance was aggravated by the behavior of the Marquis of Queensberry on the first night of the production of any of Mr. Wilde's plays.
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 189O, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterward, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the statements expressed in this letter the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet."
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 189O, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Douglas, in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet."
Sir Edward, continuing, said that Mr. Wilde had been a close friend of the Queensberry family until 1893, when he learned of the offensive statements being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. He offered to return these letters for money and afterwards, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later Mr. Wilde learned that two men named Kneblin and Allen pretend to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr. Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas in answer to a poem the latter had written. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described this letter as a "prose sonnet."
He said that Mr. Wilde had been a friend of the Queensberry family until 1890, when he learned that offensive statements were being made against him by a man named Wood, who had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. Wood offered to return these letters for money, and afterward, at Wood's earnest entreaty, Mr. Wilde paid his fare to America. Later, Air. Wilde learned that two men named Knebly and Allen pretended to have in their possession compromising letters, but Mr.- Wilde refused to purchase them. Mr. Wilde, he said, admitted having written in 1893 a most extravagant letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, in answer to a poem by the latter. Despite the sentiments expressed in this letter, the jury must take into consideration the artistic circle in which Mr. Wilde moved. Mr. Wilde himself described the letter as a "prose sonnet."
The Letter In Question.
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglass was read and is as follows:--
The letter which Mr. Wild had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, and is as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Alfred Douglas was read, as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Albert Douglas was read as follows:
The letter which Mr. Wilde had written to Lord Albert Douglas was read, as follows:
"My Dear Boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim-gill soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthu, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"My dear boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"MY DEAR BOY: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like but go to Salisbury first."
My Dear Boy - Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first.
"My Dear Boy,- Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
My Dear Boy, - Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first.
My Dear Boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first.
"MY DEAR BOY Your sonnet is quite lovely. your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim. gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come where whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"My dear boy - Your sonnet is quite lively. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"My dear boy - Your sonnet is quite lively. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"MY OWN BOY: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
Mr Dear Boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was like you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first.
"My dear boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks betweens poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to. Salisbury? Do you sleep fih the gray twilight of the Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"MY DEAR BOY: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who loved Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
"My Dear Boy--Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your roseleaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when you do you go to Swisburne? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first."
My Dear Boy: Your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose-leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim, gilt soul walks betweens poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to. Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of the Gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first. With undying love,
OSCAR.
The letter which Mr. Wilde has written Lord Albert Douglas was read and is as follows: — " My dear boy, your sonnet is quite lovely. Your rose leaf lips seem made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kisses. Your slim gilt soul walks between poetry and passion. I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you sleep in the gray twilight of gothic things? Come here whenever you like, but go to Salisbury first. "
My own dear boy-
Your sonnet is quite lovely and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the music of song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know that Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place; it only lacks you, but to Salisbury first. Always with undying love, yours
Oscar.
My Own Boy,—Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus loved by Apollo was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love.—Yours, Oscar.
My Own Boy, - Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus who Apollo loved so madly was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the gray twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love. - Yours,
OSCAR.
My Own Boy,— Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus whom Apollo loved so madly was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do you go there and cool your hands in the gray twilight of Gothic things? Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love.—Yours, OSCAR.
My own dear boy — Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for music of song than for madness of kissing. Your slim-gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things, and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place. It only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love, yours, OSCAR.
My own dear boy — Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for music of song than for madness of kissing. Your slim-gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things, and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place. It only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love, yours, OSCAR.
My Own Boy,—Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red rose-leaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love.—Yours, Oscar.
My own boy,—Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should have been made no less for music of song than for madness of kisses. Your slim gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there to cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things, and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place—it only lacks you; but go to Salisbury first.—Always with undying love, yours, Oscar."
"My own dear Boy,— Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-rose lips of yours should be made no less for music of song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London? When do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place. It only lacks you; but go to Salisbury first—Always, with undying love, yours, OSCAR."
MY OWN BOY—Your sonnet is quite lovely and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love.—Yours, OSCAR.
My own boy, — Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should have been made no less for music of song than for madness of kisses. Your slim gilt soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there to cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things, and come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place — it only lacks you; but go to Salisbury first. — Always with undying love, yours, OSCAR."
My Own Boy—Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yourself should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. I know Hyacinthus, whom Apollo loved so madly, was you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love.—Yours, Oscar.
"My own Boy--Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-roseleaf lips should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. No Hyacinthus followed Love so madly as you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the gray twilight of Gothic-things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love, Yours, OSCAR."
"My own Boy, - Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-rose leaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. No Hyacinthus followed Love so madly as you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the gray twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love, Yours, Oscar."
My own boy,—Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. No Hyacinthus followed love so madly as you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place, and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love yours, Oscar.
"My Own boy,-Your sonnet is quite lovely, and it is a marvel that those red-roseleaf lips of yours should be made no less for the madness of music and song than for the madness of kissing. Your slim-built soul walks between passion and poetry. No Hyacinthus followed Love and so madly as you in Greek days. Why are you alone in London, and when do you go to Salisbury? Do go there and cool your hands in the grey twilight of Gothic things. Come here whenever you like. It is a lovely place and only lacks you. But go to Salisbury first. Always with undying love. -Yours, OSCAR."
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey," and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr Wilde respecting his " Dorian Grey," and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, sir Edward Elarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in The Chameleon, which, it is alleged, that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey," and his articles in the "Chameleon," which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practises.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting this "Dorian Gray" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged that he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey," and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, that he published in the interest, and for the furtherance of, immoral practises.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which it is alleged he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immoral practices.
The marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, he published in the interests and for the furtherence of immoral practices.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his "Dorian Grey" and his articles in the Chameleon, which, it is alleged, he published in the interests and for the furtherance of immorality.
The Marquis, Sir Edward Clarke said, now attacked Mr. Wilde respecting his " Dorian Grey," and his articles in The Chameleon. Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand, and detailed his relations with the family of the marquis.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand, and detailed his relations with the family of the marquis.
Mr Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the marquis.
Mr Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the marquis.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the marquis.
Wilde then took the stand and detailed at length his relations with the family of the marquis.
Wilde took the stand and detailed at length his relations with the family of the marquis.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the marquis. His testimony followed the lines of his counsel's address.
Mr. Wilde testified that Wood produced three letters, which were of no importance. Afterwards in response to a strong appeal from Wood he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent to Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Wilde laughed at him and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen be had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently be gave Allen a half sovereign for himself. Mr Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Wilde. When the Marquis of Queensberry called at his house in 1893, Wilde asked him whether he bad come to apologize, but Queensherry, instead of apologizing, declared he (Wilde) had taken furnished rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas. Wilde asked the Marquis if he really accused him of the crime implied, whereupon the Marquis replied : "You look it, and if I ever catch you with my son again I will thrash you."
Mr. Wilde testified that Wood produced three letters, which were of no importance. Afterward, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wilde laughed at him and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde. When the Marquis of Queensberry called at his house in 1893 Mr. Wilde asked him whether he had come to apologize, but Queensberry instead of apologizing declared that he (Wilde) had taken furnished rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas. Wilde asked the marquis if he really accused him of the crime implied; whereupon the marquis replied, "You look it, and if I ever catch you with my son again I will thrash you."
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis. He testified that Wood produced three letters which were of no importance. Afterwards, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm-Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wide laughed at him and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half-sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde. When the Marquis of Queensberry called at his house in 1893, Mr. Wilde asked him whether he had come to apologize, but Queensberry, instead of apologizing, declared that he (Wilde) had taken furnished rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas. Wilde asked the Marquis if he really accused him of the crime implied, whereupon the Marquis replied: "You look it, and if I ever catch you with my son again I will thrash you."
London, April 5 — Oscar Wilde in his case of libel against the Marquis of Queensberry, testified that a man named Wood had either stolen or found some letters written by Mr. Wilde to Lord Alfred Douglas. These letters were of no importance. Afterward, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought him a copy of one of these letters which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wilde laughed at him and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £50 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letters to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde. When the Marquis of Queensberry called at his house in 1893 Mr. Wilde asked him whether he had come to apologize, but Queensberry instead of apologizing declared that he (Wilde) had taken furnished rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas. Wilde asked the marquis if he really accused him of the crime implied, whereupon the marquis replied: "You look it, and if ever I catch you with my son again I’ll thrash you."
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand, and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis. He testified that Wood produced three letters, which were of no importance. Afterward, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought him a copy of one of the letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wilde laughed at him, and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen half a sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde. When the Marquis of Queensberry called at his house in 1893 Mr. Wilde asked him whether he had come to apologize, but Lord Queensberry, instead of apologizing, declared that he (Wilde) had taken furnished rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas.
Mr. Wilde testified that Wood produced three letters which were of no importance. Afterwards in response to a strong appeal from Wood he gave him £15 with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent to Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wide laughed at him, and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Subsequently he gave Allen a half sovereign for himself. Mr. Tree had handed him (Wilde) what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde.
Mr. Wilde was then called to the stand and detailed his relations with the family of the Marquis. He testified that Wood produced three letters, which were of no importance. Afterward, in response to a strong appeal from Wood, he gave £15 to him with which to go to America. Later Allen brought to him a copy of one of these letters, which had been sent Mr. Beerbohm Tree. Allen demanded £60 for the letter. Mr. Wilde laughed at him and refused to pay the money, saying he had never received as much as £60 for his own short prose writings. He told Allen he had better sell the letter to somebody else. Mr. Tree had handed to him what purported to be a copy of a letter written by Mr. Wilde. When the Marquis of Queensberry called at his house in 1893 Mr. Wilde asked him whether he had come to apologize, but Queensberry, instead of apologizing, reiterated his charges, saying: "If I ever catch you with my son again I will thrash you." Mr. Wilde replied to the Marquis: "I don't know the Queensberry rules, but the Oscar Wilde rules are short and at sight . The letters you have written about me are infamous. You are trying to ruin your son through me." Then[sic] when they were in the hall he said to a servant: "This is the Marquis of Queensberry, the most infamous brute in London. Do not let him enter the house again."
Wilde, continuing, said he replied to the Marquis : " I don't know the Queensberry rules, but the Oscar Wilde rules are short and at sight. The letters you have written about me are infamous. You are trying to ruin your son through me."
Mr. Wilde, continuing, said he replied to the marquis: "I don't know the Queensberry rules, but the Oscar Wilde rules are short and at sight. The letters you have written about me are infamous. You are trying to ruin your son through me."
Mr. Wilde, continuing, said he replied to the Marquis: "I don't know the Queensberry rules, but the Oscar Wilde rules are short and at sight. The letters you have written about me are infamous. You are trying to ruin your son through me. Then when we were in the hall I said to a servant: 'This is the Marquis of Queensberry, the most
Mr Wilde, continuing, said he replied to the marquis: "I don't know the Queensberry rules, but the Oscar Wilde rules are short and at sight. The letters you have written about me are infamous. Then when we were in the hall I said to a servant: ‘This is the marquis of Queensberry, the most infamous brute in London. Do not let him enter the house again.'"
Mr Wilde, continuing, said he replied to the marquis: "I don't know the Queensberry rules, but the Oscar Wilde rules are short and at sight. The letters you have written about me are infamous. Then when we were in the hall I said to a servant: 'This is the marquis of Queensberry, the most infamous brute in London. Do not let him enter the house again.'"
Then, when we were in the hall, I said to a servant : "This is the Marquis of Queensberry, the most infamous brute in London. Do not let him enter the house again."
Then when they were in the hall he said to a servant: "This is the Marquis of Queensberry, the most infamous brute in London. Do not let him enter the house again."
When we were in the Hall, I said to a servant : "This is the Marquis of Queensberry, the most infamous brute in London; do not let him enter the house."
Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord A. Douglas or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey" Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas, of that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the "Chameleon," and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in "Lippincott's Magazine," but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas, or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therin. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas, or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled, "Acolyte and Priest," which had been punished therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey, " Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said that the charges against him and Lord Alfred Douglas were absolutely false. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
HE said that he had no connection with The Chameleon and strongly disapproved of the article entitled, "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded, "Dorian Grey" Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's Magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said he had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article, "Acolyte and Priest" which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in Lippincott's magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Mr. Wilde said it was absolutely untrue that he had taken rooms for Lord Alfred Douglas, or that he had stopped with him at the Savoy Hotel. He had no connection with the Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled "Acolyte and Priest," which had been published therein.
Mr. Wilde said that he had no connection with The Chameleon, and strongly disapproved of the article entitled. "Priest and Acolyte." which had been published therein. As regarded "Dorian Grey," Mr. Wilde said it had first appeared as a serial in an American magazine, but had been altered when published in book form.
Cross-examined, Wilde admitted that be had stayed with Lord Alfred Douglas, Mr. Cromer and Mr. Worthing at various hotels in London. He was aware that Lord Alfred bad written articles in the Chameleon.
Some "Wildeisms."
One of them, entitled "Two Loves," he did not regard as improper, though the "loves" were boys. He regarded portions of "Priest and Acolyte" as disgusting, but be did not think, it blasphemous. He knew that the Chameleon had a circulation among the students ot Oxford university. Referring to his publication’ "Philosophy of the Young," Mr. Carson asked Wilde if he believed what he had written. Wilde answered: "I rarely write what I believe is true."
Continuing, Wilde said that he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Continuing Mr. Wilde said that he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Continuing, Mr Wilde said he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Continuing, Mr Wilde said he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Continuing, Mr. Wilde said he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life.
Mr. Wilde, continuing his testimony on cross-examination, said that the man, Allen, when endeavoring to get money for the copy of the letter in bis possession, had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this Mr. Wilde testified that he replied : "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes." Pressed to say whether the articles In the Chameleon were not immoral, Mr. Wilde replied: "They were worse, they were badly written."
Mr. Wilde continuing his testimony on cross-examination said that the man Allen when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this Mr. Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Mr. Wilde, continuing his testimony on cross-examination, said that the man Allen, when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this Mr. Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Mr Wilde, continuing his testimony on cross examination, said that the man Allen, when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this, Mr Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Mr. Wilde continuing his testimony on cross-examination, said that the man Allen when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, and remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this Mr. Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Mr. Wilde, continuing his testimony on cross-examination, said the man Allen, when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, had remarked that it might bear a curious meaning. To this Mr. Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes."
Referring to his publications "Philosophy of the Young," Mr. Carson asked Mr. Wilde if he believed what he had written. Mr. Wilde answered, "I rarely write what I believe is true." Continuing, Mr. Wilde said he believed that the realization of self was the primal end of life. He said that the man Allen, when endeavoring to obtain money for the copy of the letter in his possession, had remarked that it might be a curious memory. To this Mr. Wilde testified that he replied: "Art is rarely intelligible to the criminal classes. » Pressed to say whether the articles in the Chameleon were not immoral, Mr. Wilde replied: "They were worse. They were badly written."
Throughout his testimony Mr. Wilde maintained perfect composure. He frequently ran his fingers through his hair, a habit which is peculiar to him. Several times be propounded paradoxes to Mr. Carson, and in the course of the questioning contended that the letter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglass, which was read in court, was beautiful, but that it could not be judged as a letter apart from art. He denied that he had "madly adored" a man twenty years his junior; he did not adore anyone except himself; nor did he believe that any book affected the conduct of its readers. Mr. Wilde said that he gave Wood the £15 because Lord Alfred Douglass had asked him to assist Wood. He admitted that he thought the matter was blackmail, yet be gave the man £5, besides his dinner the next day, and saw him of for America. He knew a youth named Shelly. He and Shelly had often dined together, and had given Shelly £9 upon one occasion. He denied any misconduct with Shelly. He also knew a youth named Conway, and had met young Worthing. He had given the latter a suit of clothes. Nothing of an improper nature had ever occurred between himself and Conway or Worthing.
Throughout his testimony Mr. Wilde maintained perfect composure. He frequently ran his fingers through his hair, a habit which is peculiar to him. Several times he propounded paradoxes to Mr. Carson, and in the course of the questioning contended that the letter addressed to Lord Alfred Douglas, which was read in Court, was beautiful, but that it could not be judged as a letter apart from art. He denied that he had « madly adored » a man twenty years his junior. He did not adore anyone except himself, nor did he believe that any book affected the conduct of its readers. Mr. Wilde said that he gave Wood the £15 because Lord Alfred Douglas had asked him to assist Wood. He admitted that he thought the matter was blackmail, yet he gave the £3 besides his dinner the next day and saw him off for America. He knew a youth name Shelley. He and Shelley had often dined together and he had given him £9 upon other occasions. He denied any misconduct with Shelley. He also knew a youth named Conway and had met young Worthing. He had given the latter a suit of clothes. Nothing of an improper nature had ever occurred between himself and Conway or Worthing. The Court adjourned.
The Court adjourned.
What Mr. Tree Says.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-- Mr. Beerbohm Tree was shown a copy of the report of the Queensberry-Wilde libel case hearing in London in which Mr. Tree is mentioned as having had in his possession a letter purporting to have been written by Wilde and on which a man named Allen attempted to levy blackmail on Wilde. Mr. Tree denied all knowledge of the matter, declining to discuss the letter, which, he said, was anonymous, and he always treated such communications with contempt.
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