Hong Kong Daily Press - Friday, May 3, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE IN THE WITNESS BOX.
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LONDON, 3rd April.
Every available inch in Old Bailey was occupied this morning when the hearing of the libel suit brought against the Marquis of Queensberry by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins. Wilde charges the Marquis with leaving, on February 28th, an uncovered card at the Albemarle Club, on which were written certain foul epithets. As a result Wilde, on March 2nd, caused the arrest of the Marquis, and the latter at the Marlborough Street Police Court was placed under £1,500 bail.
LONDON, April 3. -- Every available inch in Old Bailey was occupied this morning when the hearing of the libel suit brought against the Marquis of Queensberry by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins. Wilde charges the Marquis with leaving, on February 28th, an uncovered card at the Albemarle Club, on which was written certain foul epithets. As a result Wilde, on March 2d, caused the arrest of the Marquis, and the latter at the Marlborough-street Police Court was placed under £1500 bail.
Every available inch of the Old Bailey was occupied on April 3rd, when the hearing of the libel suit brought against the Marquis of Queensbury by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins. Wilde charged the Marquis with leaving, on February 28th, an uncovered letter at the Albemarle Club, on which was written certain foul epithets. As a result Wilde, on March 2, caused the arrest of the Marquis, and the latter, at Marlborough street police court, was placed under £1,500 bail.
LONDON, ENG., April 3. -- Every available inch of the Old Bailey was occupied this morning when the hearing of the libel suit brought against the Marquis of Queensberry by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins. Wilde charges the Marquis with leaving on February 28 an uncovered card at the Albemarle Club, on which was written certain foul epithets. As a result Wilde, on March 2, caused the arrest of the Marquis, and the latter, at Marlborough-street police court, was placed under £1500 bail.
London, April 3. -- Every available inch of the Old Bailey was occupied this morning when the hearing of the libel suit, brought against the marquis of Queensberry by Oscar Wilde, was opened before Jutice Collins. Wilde charges the marquis with leaving, February 23, an uncovered card at the Albemarle club on which was written certain foul epithets. As a result Wilde, on March 2, caused the arrest of the marquis, and later, at Marlborough street police court, he was placed under £1,500 bail.
Every available inch of the Old Bailey was occupied this morning when the Marquis of Queensberry surrendered to bail and the libel suit brought against him by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins. Oscar Wilde charges the Marquis of Queensberry with libel by leaving, on February 28 last, an uncovered card at the Albemarle Club, on which card were written certain foul epithets. As a result Mr. Wilde on March 2 caused the arrest of the Marquis of Queensberry, and the latter, at the Marlborough Street Police Court, was placed under £1,500 bail.
LONDON, April 3. - Every available inch of the Old Bailey was occupied this morning when the Marquis surrendered to bail and the libel suit brought against him by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins. Oscar Wilde charges the Marquis of Queensberry with libel by leaving on February 28 an uncovered card at the Albemarle Club, on which were written certain foul epithets. As a result, Mr. Wilde, on March 2, caused the arrest of the Marquis of Queensberry and the latter, at Marlborough Street Police Court, was placed under £1500 bail.
LONDON, April 3. -- Every available inch of the Old Bailey was occupied this morning when the Marquis of Queensberry surrendered to bail, and the libel suit brought against him by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins. Oscar Wilde charges the Marquis of Queensberry with libel by leaving, in February last, an uncovered card at the Albemarle Club, on which card were written certain foul epithets. As a result Mr. Wilde on March 2 caused the arrest of the Marquis of Queensberry, and the latter, at the Marlborough Street Police Court, was placed under £1,500 bail.
LONDON, April 3. -- Every available inch of the Old Bailey was occupied this morning when the Marquis of Queensberry surrendered to bail, and the libel suit brought against him by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins. Oscar Wilde charges the Marquis of Queensberry with libel, by leaving, on February 28 last, an uncovered card at the Albemarle Club, on which card was written certain epithets. As a result Mr. Wilde on March 2 caused the arrest of the Marquis of Queensberry, and the latter, at the Marlborough Street Police Court, was placed under £1,500 bail.
LONDON, April 3. -- Every available inch of the old Bailey was occupied this morning when the hearing of the libel suit, brought against the Marquis of Queensberry by Oscar Wilde, was opened before Justice Collins. Wilde charges the Marquis with leaving on Feb. 28th, an uncovered card at the Albemarle club, on which was written certain foul epithets. As a result Wilde, on March 2, caused the arrest of the marquis, and the latter, at the Marlborough street police court, was placed under £1,100 bail. The court room was today crowded with lawyers. Admission was obtained by tickets only, and the sheriff in charge showed a representative of the Associated Press a pile of applications a foot high.
The court room was to-day crowded with lawyers. Admission was obtained by tickets only, and the Sheriff in charge exhibited a pile of applications a foot high, many being from well-known people.
The courtroom was to-day crowded with lawyers. Admission was obtained by tickets only, and the Sheriff in charge exhibited a pile of applications a foot high, many being from well-known people.
The aisles of the old courtroom were crowded with lawyers. Admission was obtained by ticket only and the sheriff in charge showed the representative of the Associated Press a pile of applications a foot high, many of them being from well known people.
Wild rumours were current in London yesterday that Wilde had suddenly left the city to avoid being present in court, and reports were also current that startling developments would arise to-day. But both those rumours were set at rest by the arrival in cout of the principals to the suit.
Wild rumors were current in London yesterday that Wilde had suddenly left the city to avoid being present in court, and reports were also current that startling developments would arise to-day. But both these rumors were set at rest by the arrival in court of the principals to the suit.
Rumors were current in London yesterday that Wilde had suddenly left the city to avoid being present in court today, and reports were also current that startling developments would arise to-day.
The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty, and, secondly, that the libel was true and that it was published for the public good.
The marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the docket and answered to the indictment by pleading first, not guilty; and secondly, that the libel was true, and that it was published for the public good.
The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was was placed in the docket, and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty, and secondly, that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty, and, secondly, that the libel was true, and that it was published for the public good.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading, first, not guilty and, secondly, that the libel was true and that it was published for the public good.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first, not guilty, and secondly, that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
The court-room was crowded with lawyers. The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock, and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty and secondly that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
The court-room was crowded with lawyers. The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock, and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty and secondly that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and secondly, that the libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and secondly, that the libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and secondly, that the libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and, secondly, that the libel was true, and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty" and secondly that the Libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first, not guilty, and secondly, that the libel was true, and that it was published for the public good. The Marquis seemed quite unconcerned, and replying to the questions put to him, he spoke quietly and clearly.
The Marquis seemed unconcerned, and, replying to the questions, spoke quietly and clearly.
The Marquis seemed unconcerned, and, replying to questions, spoke quietly and clearly.
The Marquis seemed quite unconcerned and replying to the questions, spoke quietly and clearly.
The marquis seemed quite unconcerned and replying to the questions put to him he spoke quietly and clearly.
The Marquis seemed quite unconcerned, and replying to the questions put to him he spoke quietly and clearly.
The Marquis seemed quite unconcerned, and, replying to the question put to him, he spoke quietly and clearly.
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor-General, in opening the case, said the card left at the Albemarle Club for Mr. Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensberry.
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor-General, in opening the case, said the card left at the Albemarle Club for Mr. Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensberry.
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor General, in opening the case, said the card left at the Albemarle Club for Mr. Wilde, was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensberry.
The marquis seemed unconcerned, and, replying to questions, spoke quietly and clearly. Sir Edward Clarke, formerly solicitor general, in opening the case, said the card left at the Albemarle club for Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the marquis of Queensberry.
Continuing, counsel said the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant in his pleadings alleged that the plaintiff had for some time solicited the persons named to commit indecent offences.
Continuing, counsel said the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant in his pleadings alleged that the plaintiff had for some time solicited the persons to commit indecent offenses.
Continuing, counsel said that the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant in his pleadings, alleged the plaintiff had for sometime solicited persons named to commit indecent offenses.
Certain letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglas, the second son of the Marquis of Queensberry, were brought to the plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress, and Wilde gave him £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Certain letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglass, the second son of the Marquis of Queensberry, were brought to the plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress, and Wilde gave him £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Certain letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglas, second son of the Marquis of Queensberry, were brought to plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress, and Mr. Wilde gave him £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed to Mr. Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Certain letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglas, second son of the Marquis of Queensberry, were brought to plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress, and Mr. Wilde gave him 20 with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed to Mr. Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Certain letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglass, second son of the Marquis of Queensberry were brought to the plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress and Wilde gave him £20 with which to pay his passage to America.
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about 5 p.m. on February 28th, and, on entering, was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: “Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club.”
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about 5 P. M. on February 28th, and, on entering, was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club."
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about five p.m. on February 28th, and on entering was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club."
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about five p.m. February 28th, and on entering was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club."
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about 5 P. M. February 28th, and on entering was handed an envelope by hall porter Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club."
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Mr. Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club at about 5 p. m. on February 28, and, on entering the club, was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said that the Marquis of Queensberry had desired him to hand it to Mr. Wilde. The exact words were:
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Mr. Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle club about 5 p. m. on February 28, and on entering the club he was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said that the Marquis of Queensberry had desired him to hand it to Mr. Wilde.
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Mr. Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club at about 5 P. M. on Feb. 28, and on entering the Club he was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said that the Marquis of Queensberry had desired him to hand it to Mr. Wilde. The exact words were:
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case that Mr Wilde, who recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle club at about 5 p. m. on February 28 and on entering the club he was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said that the marquis of Queensberry had desired him to hand it to Mr. Wilde.
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, stating that Mr. Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Abemarle club at about 5 P. M., on February 25, and on entering the club he was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said that the Marquis of Queensberry had desired him to hand it to Mr. Wilde. The exact word were: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came into the club."
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to Albemarle club about 5 p. m. on February 28, and on entering was handed the envelope by Porter Sydney Wright, who said "Lord Queensbury desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club." In the envelope plaintiff found a card, and on this card were written certain foul epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about 5 p. M., February 28, and on entering was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club." Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was written the date "4:30, 18, 2, 95," and on this card was written certain vile epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about 5 p.m., February 28, and on entering was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club." Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was written the date "4.30, 18, 2, 95," and on this card was written certain vile epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was the date “4:30 p.m.—18-2-’95,” and on the card were written certain foul epithets which formed the bases of the suit.
Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was the date "4:30 P. M.-18-2-'95," and on this card were written certain foul epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was the date, 4:30, 18, 2, 95, and on this card were written certain foul epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was date "4:30, 18, 20, '95," and on this card were written certain foul epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope plaintiff found a card on the back of which was the date, 4:30, 18, 2, 1895, and on this card were written certain foul epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was written the date "4.30, 18, 2, '95," and on this card were written certain vile epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was written the date "4.30, 18,2,'95," and on this card were written certain vile epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope plaintiff found a card on the back of which was the date 4:30, 18.2,’95, and on this card was written the epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
card, on the back of which was the date 4:30, 18, 2, '95, and on this card was written certain foul epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope was found a card, on which were written certain foul epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope was found a card, on which were written certain foul epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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, eyes 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, eyed him with curiosity.
The witness said that upon arriving at his house a few months ago he found two gentlemen waiting in the library, One was the Marquis of Queensberry; the other was unknown to plaintiff. The former said, “Sit down.”
The witness said that upon arriving at his house a few months ago he found two gentlemen waiting in the library. One was the Marquis of Queensberry; the other was unknown to plaintiff. The former said, "Sit down."
The witness said that upon arriving at his house a few months ago he found two gentlemen waiting in the library. One of them was the Marquis of Queensbury and the other one was unknown to the plaintiff. The former said: "Sit down."
The witness said that upon arriving at his house a few months ago he found two gentlemen waiting in the library. One of them was the Marquis of Queensberry and the other one was unknown to the plaintiff. The former said:
The witness said that upon arriving at his house a few months ago he found two gentlemen waiting in the library. One of them was the Marquis of Queensberry and the other one was unknown to the plaintiff. The former said:
The witness said that upon arriving at his house a few months ago he found two men waiting in the library. One of them was the Marquis of Queensberry and the other one was unknown to the plaintiff. The former said:
Wilde replied: "Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse me and your son of an unnatural crime?”
Wilde replied: "Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse me and your son of an unnatural crime?"
"I replied: 'Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse your son and me of --?'"
"'Sit down, Lord Queensberry,' I replied: 'I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse your son and me of an unnatural crime?"
" ‘Sit down.' I replied: ‘Lord Queensberry, I will not allow anyone to talk that way in my house. I supposed you had come to apologize. It is possible that you accuse your son and me of such crimes?' He replied:
"Sit down," I replied. "Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse your son and me of sodomy?" He replied: "I don't say it, but you look like it, and
"Sit down."
"I replied, 'Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse your son and me of sodomy?'"
"He replied, 'I don't say it; but you look like it and appear like it.'"
"I replied: 'Lord Queensbury, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse your son and me of sodomy?" He replied: 'I don't say it, but you look like it and appear like it.'"
The former said: "Sit down."
"I replied," said Wilde: "Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. It is possible you accuse me and your son of sodomy."
He replied: "I don't say it, but you look like it and appear like it."
The Marquis replied: “"I don't say it, but you look like it, and appear like it.”
The Marquis replied: "I don't say it, but you look like it and appear like it."
He replied: "I don't say it, but you look like it, and appear like it."
He replied, "I don't say it, but you look like it and appear like it.'"
He replied, "I don't say it, but you look like it, and appear like it."
"He replied: 'I don't say it, but you look like it and appear like it.'"
"He replied: 'I don't say it; but you look like it and appear like it.'"
Queensberry replied: "I don't say it, but you look like it, and appear like it."
He replied, "I do not say it, but you look like it, and appear like it."
Queensbury replied: "I did not say it, but you look lot it and appear like it."
Queensbury replied: "I did not say it, but you look lot it and appear like it."
Counsel for plaintiff then […] the witness about the man to whom he gave £20 with which to pay his passage to America. The witness said: “The man told me he had been offered £60 for the letter, and I advised him to immediately accept it, but I finally gave him the money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter.”
Counsel for plaintiff then asked the witness about the man to whom he gave £20 with which to pay his passage to America. The witness said: "The man told me he had been offered £60 for the letter, and I advised him to immediately accept it; but I finally gave him the money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
The counsel for plaintiff then asked the witness about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. The witness said: "The man told me he had been offered £60 for a letter, and I advised him to immediately accept it. But I finally gave him money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
The counsel for plaintiff then asked the witness about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. The witness said, "The man told me he had been offered £60 for a letter, and I advised him to immediately accept it. But I finally gave him money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
The counsel for the plaintiff then asked the witness about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. The witness said: "The man told me he had been offered £50 for a letter, and I advised him to immediately accept it. But I finally gave him the money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
Counsel for the plaintiff then asked the witness about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Witness said: "The man told me he had been offered £60 for the letter, and I advised him to immediately accept it. But finally I gave him the money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
Counsel for the plaintiff then asked the witness about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Witness said: "The man told me he had been offered £60 for the letter, and I advised him to immediately accept it. But finally I gave him the money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
Counsel for the plaintiff then asked the witness about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Witness said: "The man told me he had been offered £60 for the letter, and I advised him to immediately accept it. But finally I gave him the money, in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
The counsel for the plaintiff then asked the witness about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. The witness said, "The man told me he had been offered £60 for a letter, and I advised him to immediately accept it. But I finally gave him money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
Counsel for the plaintiff then asked him, the witness, about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Witness said: "The man told me he had been offered £60 for the letter and I ad-vised him to immediately accept it. But, finally I gave him the money in order to re-lieve his distress and he gave me the letter."
Counsel for the plaintiff then asked the witness about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. The witness said: "The man told me had been offered £60 for a letter and I advised him immediately to accept it. But I finally gave him the money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
Counsel for plaintiff asked the witness about a man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. The witness said, "The man told me he had been offered £60 for a letter, and I advised him immediately to accept it. But finally I gave him money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
Counsel for plaintiff then asked witness about the man to whom he had given 20 pound with which to pay his passage to America. Witness said: "The man told me he had been offered 60 pounds for the letter and I finally gave him money in order to relieve his distress and he gave me the letter."
Counsel for the plaintiff then asked the witness about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Witness said: "The man told me he had been offered £60 for a letter, and I advised him to immediately accept it. But finally, I gave him the money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter." The document referred to was here produced in court and was handed to Justice Collins. It read thus:
Witness said: "The man told me he had been offered £60 for the letter, and I advised him to immediately accept it. But finally I gave him the money in order to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
The document referred to was here produced in court, and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the “rose-red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him as “My own boy," and asked, “Why are you alone in London?” The letter was signed ”With undying love, Oscar Wilde.”
The document referred to was here produced in court, and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglass, and the writer addressed him as "My own boy," and asked, "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed "With undying love, Oscar Wilde."
The document referred to was here produced in court and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him as "My own boy" and asked "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed "With undying love, Oscar."
The document referred to was here produced in Court and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the "rosered lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him as "My Own Boy," and asked "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed "With undying love, Oscar."
The document referred to was here produced in court and handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him as "my own boy," and asked, "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed "With undying love, Oscar."
The document in question was here produced in court and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the "rosered lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas and the writer addressed him as "My own dear boy" and asked "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed, "With undying love, Oscar.
The documents referred to were produced and handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the "rose red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglass, and the writer addressed him as "My Own Boy" and asked "Why are you alone in London?"
The letter referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglass and the writer addressed him as "My own boy" and asked, "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed "With undying love, Oscar."
The document referred to was produced in court. It referred to "the rose red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglass and the writer addressed him as "my own boy." It was signed "with undying love-Oscar."
Other expressions in the letter were, “Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion;” “I know that Hysionthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days.”
Other expressions in the letter were: "Your slim, gilt soul walks between poetry and passion"; "I know that Hyacinthus, who was loved by Apollo, was you in the Greek days."
Council, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those in the habit of writing letters. But he added, “It was mere poetry.” (Laughter.)
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those in the habit of writing letters. But he added, "It was mere poetry." [Laughter.]
Counsel, in explaning this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those in the habit of writing letters. But, he added: "It was mere poetry." (Laughter).
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters; but, he added, it was mere poetry. (Laughter.)
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, but, he added, "it was mere poetry." (Laughter.)
Counsel in explaining this letter said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letter, "but," he added, "it is mere poetry." (Laughter.)
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters; but he added, it was mere poetry.
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, but, he added, it was "mere poetry."
Counsel in explaining this letter said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, but, he added, it was mere poetry.
Counsel, amid much laughter, explained that the letter might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, but he added, it was "mere poetry."
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing letters.
The counsel, amid much laughter, explained that the letter might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, "but," he added, "it was mere poetry."
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:
Carson, addressing the plaintiff asked: “Do you think the description of Dorian Gray, given on page 6, is a moral one?”
Carson, addressing the plaintiff, asked: "Do you think the description of Dorian Gray, given on page six, is a moral one?"
Carson, addressing the plaintiff, asked: "Do you think the description of Dorian Gray, given on page six, is a moral one?"
“Yes, replied Wilde, “Just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality.”
"Yes," replied Wilde. "Just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Yes," replied Wilde. "Just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Yes," replied: "just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
“Did you ever adore as madly as described in “Dorian Gray” any person of the male sex younger than yourself?” was the next question.
"Did you ever adore madly as described in 'Dorian Gray,' any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was the next question.
"Did you ever adore madly as described in 'Dorian Gray,' any person of the male sex younger than yourself?' was the next question.
"Did you ever adore madly, as described in ‘Dorian Gray,' any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" Was Mr. Carson’s next question.
"Yes," replied Wilde, "just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you ever adore madly, as described in Dorian Gray, any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was the next question.
In reply Wilde said: “I took the idea from Shakespeare’s sonnets.”
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.
Wilde testified that the man to whom he gave £20 on receipt of the letter in which he referred to the “rose-red lips” of Lord Douglass, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
Wilde testified that the man to whom he gave £20, on receipt of the letter, in which he referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Douglass, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
Wilde testified that the man to whom he gave £20 on receipt of the letter in which he referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Douglass, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
Wilde testified to the fact that the man to whom he gave £20, on receipt of the letter in which he had referred to the "rose red lips" of Lord Douglass, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
Wilde testified to the fact that the man to whom he gave the £20 on receipt of the letter in which he had referred to the "Rose Red Lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
He next testified to the fact that the man to whom he gave 20 pounds on receipt of the letter of Lord Alfred Douglas, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
Replying to questions by Mr. Carson, Wilde said the letter to Lord Alfred was merely “poetical,” and he added that he had an “undying love” for Lord Alfred, who, he claimed, was his best friend. Witness denied having misconducted himself with Wood. The latter, he added, was introduced to himself by Lord Alfred, who asked him to befriend the man.
Replying to questions by Mr. Carson, Wilde said the letter to Lord Alfred was merely "poetical," and he added that he had an "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who, he claimed, was his best friend. Witness denied having misconducted himself with Wood. The latter, he added, was introduced to himself by Lord Alfred, who asked him to befriend the man.
Replying to questions by Mr. Carson, Wilde said the letter to Lord Alfred was merely "poetical." and he added he had "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who he claimed was his best friend. Witness denied having misconducted himself with Wood. Later, he added, he was introduced to him by Lord Alfred, who asked him to befriend a man. Wilde and Wood, it was shown also by cross-examination, addressed each other by their Christian names.
Replying to other questions put to him by Mr. Carson, Wilde said that the letter to Lord Alfred was "merely poetical" and he added that he had "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who, he claimed, was his best friend. The witness denied having misconducted himself with Wood. The latter, he added, was introduced to him by Lord Alfred Douglas, who asked him to befriend the man. Wilde and Wood, it was also shown by the cross-examination, addressed each other by their Christian names.
Replying to other questions put to him by Mr. Carson, Wilde said that the letter to Lord Alfred was "merely poetical," and, he added, that he had "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who, he claimed, was his best friend. The witness denied having misconducted himself with Wood. The latter, he added, was introduced to him by Lord Alfred Douglass, who asked him to befriend the man. Wilde and Wood, it was also shown by the cross-examination, addressed each other by their Christian names.
Replying to other questions put to him by Mr. Carson, Wilde said that the letter to Lord Alfred was "merely poetical" and he added that he had "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who, he claimed, was his best friend. The witness denied having misconducted himself with Wood. The latter, he added, was introduced to him, the witness, by Lord Alfred Douglas, who asked him to befriend the man. Wilde and Wood, it was also shown by the cross-examination, addressed each other by their Christian names.
Replying to a question by Mr. Carson, Wilde said his letter to Lord Alfred was merely "poetical," and he added he had "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who, he claimed, was his best friend. Witness denied having misconducted himself. In writing he did not concern himself to produce morality or immorality. He had no purpose and was concerned merely with literature, beauty, wit and emotion. He rarely thought anything he wrote as true, indeed he might say never.
Replying to question by Mr. Carson, Wilde said his letter to Lord Alfred was merely "poetical," and he added he had "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who, he claimed was his best friend. Witness denied having misconducted himself. In writing he did not concern himself to produce morality or immorality. He had no purpose and was concerned merely with literature, beauty, wit and emotion. He rarely thought of anything he wrote was true. Indeed, he might say never.
Wilde and Wood, it was shown also by cross-examination, addressed each other by their Christian names. It was also developed that in writing he did not concern himself to produce morality or immorality. He had no purpose, and was concerned merely with literature, beauty, wit, and emotion. He rarely thought of anything he wrote as true; indeed, he might say never in reference to “Dorian Gray.”
Wilde and Wood, it was shown also by cross-examination, addressed each other by their Christian names. It was also developed that in writing he did not concern himself to produce morality or immorality. He had no purpose, and was concerned merely with literature, beauty, wit and emotion. He rarely thought of anything he wrote as true; indeed, he might say never in reference to "Dorian Gray."
It was also developed during the cross-examination of Wilde that in writing he did not concern himself to produce morality or immorality. He had no purpose in matter and was concerned merely with literature, beauty, wit and emotion. He rarely thought if anything he wrote was true; indeed, he might say never, in regard to "Dorian Gray."
In answers to questions during cross-examination Mr. Wilde said that in writing he did not concern himself to produce morality or immorality. He had no purpose in the matter and was concerned mrely with literature, beauty, wit and emotion. He rarely thought if anything he wrote was true. Indeed, he might say never, in regard to Dorian Gray.
It was also developed during the cross-examination of Wilde that in writing he did not concern himself to produce morality or immorality. He had no purpose in the matter, and was concerned merely with literature, beauty, wit and emotion. He rarely thought if anything he wrote was true. Indeed, he might say never in regard to "Dorian Gray."
It was developed in writing that he did not concern himself to produce morality or immorality. He had no purpose and was concerned merely with literature, beauty and emotion. He rarely thought of anything he wrote as true; indeed, he might say never in regard to Dorian Gray.
Sir Edward Clarke objected to Carson crossexamining his client on that novel as it appeared in Lippincott’s Magazine and not as it was published in England.
Sir Edward Clarke objected to Carson cross-examining his client on that novel as it appeared in Lippincott's Magazine and not as it was published in England.
Sir Edward Clarke objected to Carson cross-examining his client on that novel, as it appeared in Lippincott's Magazine and not as it was published in England.
Sir Edward Clark objected to Mr Carson cross-examining his client on that novel, as it appeared in Lippincott's magazine and not as it was published in England.
Sir Edward Clarke excepted to Carson's cross-examination of his client on that novel, as is appeared in Lippincott's Magazine, and was not published in England.
Wilde thereupon stepped from the witness box and whispered a few words to his counsel, after which Sir Edward Clarke withdrew his objection.
Wilde thereupon stepped from the witness box and whispered a few words to his counsel, after which Sir Edward Clarke withdrew his objection.
Wilde thereupon descended from the witness box and whispered a few words to his counsel, after which Sir Edward Clarke withdrew his objection.
Wilde thereupon descended from the witness-box and whispered a few words to his counsel, after which Sir Edward Clarke withdrew his objection.
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 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 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 of 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 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 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 by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to the hotel Brighton.
Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness and began a more serious phase of cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to the Hotel Brighton.
Carson severely repressed the levity of witness and began a more serious phase of cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to Hotel Brighton.
Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness and began the more serious phase of the cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy, 18 years of age, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to hotel Brighton.
Carson severely repressed the levity of witness and began a more serious phase of the cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to the Hotel Brighton.
Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness and began a more serious phase of the cross-examination, by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to a hotel at Brighton.
But Mr. Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness, and began the more serious phase of the cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to a hotel at Brighton.
Mr. Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness and began the more serious phase of the cross examination by questioning Wilde about his acquaintance with a newsboy, 18 years of age, belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to a hotel at Brighton.
But Mr. Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness, and began the more serious phase of the cross-examination by questioning Mr. Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy eighteen years of age belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to a hotel at Brighton.
But Mr. Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness, and began the more serious phase of tho cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his friendship with a newsboy eighteen years of age.
“Why did you seek the boy’s society?” asked Carson. “Was it for an intellectual treat?”
"Why did you seek the boy’s society?" Asked Mr. Carson. "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
“Oh, he was a bright, careless, amusing creature,” replied the witness.
Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a a handsome cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had given the newsboy.
Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome cane and a book, which Wilde admitted he had given the newsboy.
Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had given the newsboy.
Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, handsome cane and book, which Wilde admitted he had given the newsboy.
Mr. Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome silver-mounted cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had presented to the newsboy referred to.
Mr. Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome silver-mounted cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had presented to the newsboy referred to.
Mr. Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome silver-mounted cane and a book, which Wilde admitted he had presented to the newsboy referred to.
Mr. Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome silver mounted cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had presented to the newsboy referred to.
Mr. Carson here produced a silver cigarette cape, a handsome silver-mounted cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had presented to the newsboy referred to.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 several boys and men, and the questions put to the witness were so pointed as to be unprintable. 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 of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned for the day at 5 p.m. A large crowd of people assembled about the Old Bailey in order to see Wilde deave the court.
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.
Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome cane and book which Wilde admitted he had given the newsboy. 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 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. The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned at 5 p. m. A large crowd had assembled about Old Bailey to see Wilde leave.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned at 5 p.m. A large crowd has assembled about the Old Bailey to see Wilde leave.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the Court adjourned at 5 p.m. A large crowd had assembled about the Old Bailey to see Wilde leave.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned at 5 p. m. A large crowd had assembled about the Old Bailey to see Wilde leave.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned at 5 p. m. A large crowd had assembled about the Old Bailey to see Wilde leave.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned at 5 P. M. A large crowd had assembled about the Old Bailey to see Wilde leave.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned for the day at 5 p.m. A large crowd of people assembled about the Old Bailey in order to see Wilde leave the court.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned for the day at 5 P. M. A large crowd of persons assembled about the Old Bailey in order to see Wilde leave the court.
The cross examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned for the day at 5 P. M. A large crowd of people assembled about the Old Baily in order to see Wilde leave the court.
PEN PICTURE OF OSCAR WILDE.
In “Live Topics About Town” a writer in the New York Sun recently gave this graphic pen picture of Oscar Wilde, showing that the aesthetic playwright is not always fair to look upon:—
In "Live Topics About Town" a writer in the New York Sun recently gave this graphic pen picture of Oscar Wilde, showing that the esthetic playwright is not always fair to look upon:
“Opinions concerning Oscar Wilde are so numerous that it will do no harm to add one more to the number. Mr. Wilde is still spoken of as a thing of beauty and a person of engaging appearance. The writer met him in London last summer and had an extended conversation with the ex-esthete upon a business matter, which was subsequently settled to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.
"Opinions concerning Oscar Wilde are so numerous that it will do no harm to add one more to the number. Mr. Wilde is still spoken of as a thing of beauty and a person of engaging appearance. The writer met him in London last summer and had an extended conversation with the ex-esthete upon a business matter, which was subsequently settled to the satisfaction of all parties concerned."
“Mr. Wilde was at that time addicted to wearing cork-soled boots of a very large and cumbersome make, and he wore flapping trousers that bagged at the knees. His rather shapeless body was incased in a frock coat which might have been made by an obscure tailor in Newark, so awkward and ill-fitting were its outlines, and it would be the widest possible departure from the truth to assert that his general appearance and expression were anything but repellant. The front of his coat was stained with grease. His teeth were discoloured and the fat hung in heavy masses over his jaw bones.
"Mr. Wilde was at that time addicted to wearing cork-soled boots of a very large and cumbersome make, and he wore flapping trousers that bagged at the knees. His rather shapeless body was incased in a frock coat which might have been made by an obscure tailor in Newark, so awkward and ill-fitting were its outlines, and it would be the widest possible departure from the truth to assert that his general appearance and expression were anything but repellant. The front of his coat was stained with grease. His teeth were discolored and the fat hung in heavy masses over his jaw bones.
“Along with his unwieldy bulk and general ungainliness of movement there was a manner of assumed femininity that aroused ridicule if not disgust. Mr. Wilde sat humped up in a chair, with his eyes turned upward, and his voice was pitched like a woman’s. He twisted his rings nervously, and occasionally pressed a handkerchief with a narrow lace border to his lips as he talked. There were two prominent Americans present at the interview, and they must read with interest the assertion made in some of the dispatches that Mr. Wilde is a man of magnificent physique, with engaging manners, and a generally magnetic presence.”
Along with his unwieldy bulk and general ungainliness of movement there was a manner of assumed femininity that aroused ridicule if not disgust. Mr. Wilde sat humped up in a chair, with his eyes turned upward and his voice was pitched like a woman's. He twisted his rings nervously, and occasionally pressed a handkerchief with a narrow lace border to his lips as he talked. There were two prominent Americans present at the interview, and they must read with interest the assertion made in some of the dispatches that Mr. Wilde is a man of magnificent physique, with engaging manners and a generally magnetic presence.
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