New Zealand Herald - Thursday, June 20, 1895
This report was originally published in English. Machine translations may be available in other languages.
THE LONDON SCANDAL.
OSCAR WILDE'S TRIAL.
CLOSING SCENE IN COURT.
CONVICTION AND SENTENCE.
WRITTEN
STATEMENT BY THE ACCUSED.
Wilde was released on bail May 7, after furnishing a personal bond in £2500 and two sureties of £1250 each. The sureties were Lord Douglas, of Hawick, the eldest surviving son of the Marquis of Queensberry, and the Rev. Steward Headlam, a graduate of the Cambridge University. The latter said, "I became a surety for Oscar Wilde on public grounds. I felt that the public mind was prejudiced before the case began, and I am anxious to give him any help possible to enable him to stand trial in good health and spirits." At 12.30 Wilde was driven in a cab from Holloway Gaol to the Bow-street Police Court, where bail was formally accepted. Then, in company with Lord Douglas, of Hawick, Wilde left the Courts.
He appeared in Court on Monday, the 20th. His wife joined him immediately after his release, and since that time both have been living in seclusion at Kensington, seeing only those friends, who believe the man more eccentric than guilty. He appeared to be hopeful of acquittal.
Oscar Wilde will appear in court on Monday for his new trial much improved in health. His wife joined him immediately after his release, and since that time both have been staying in seclusion at Kensington, seeing only the few friends who still believe Wilde more eccentric than guilty. It is said that he is hopeful for acquittal.
Oscar Wilde will appear in court on Monday for his new trial, very much improved in health. His wife joined him immediately after his release, and since that time both have been staying in seclusion at Kensington, seeing only the few friends who still believe Wilde more eccentric than guilty. It is said that he is hopeful of acquittal.
LONDON, May 18. - Oscar Wilde will appear in court on Monday for his new trial very much improved in health. His wife joined him immediately after his release, and since that time both have been staying in seclusion at Kensington, seeing only the few friends who still believe Wilde more eccentric than guilty. It is said that he is hopeful of acquittal.
London, May 18. -- Oscar Wilde will appear in court on Monday for his new trial very much improved in health. His wife joined him immediately after his release, and since that time both have been staying in seclusion at Kensington, seeing only the few friends who still believe Wilde more eccentric than guilty. It is said that he is hopeful of acquittal.
LONDON, May 18. - Oscar Wilde will appear in court Monday for his new trial, very much improved in health. His wife joined him immediately after his release, and since that time both have been staying in seclusion at Kensington, seeing only few friends, who still believed Wilde more eccentric than guilty. It is said he is hopeful of acquittal.
Justice Mills, accompanied by the Lord Mayor of London, Sir Joseph Renals and several aldermen, took seats upon the bench. Wilde had been driven to Old Bailey, accompanied by Lord Douglas, of Hawick, and the Rev. Steward Headlam, his bondsmen. While apparently improved in health since his release on bail, Wilde looked somewhat haggard and careworn, and smiled feebly as he walked into the prisoners' dock to a place beside Alfred Taylor, charged with similar offences. Sir Edward Clarke, Q.C., counsel for Wilde, made an elaborate argument in favour of having Wilde tried separately. The Judge agreed, but decided to try Taylor first. Sir Edward then dwelt at length on the great injustice done his client by having to wait while Alfred Taylor was tried. But, in spite of the argument of his counsel, Wilde looked only too pleased as he stepped from the dock, and the Judge allowed the bail to be renewed, and he was temporarily released from custody.
A verdict of guilty in the case of Alfred Taylor, on two counts, was returned by the Jury on May 21. The counts are those where Charles and William Parker are concerned. Sentence was reserved until the verdict was reached in the trial of Wilde.
During Taylor's trial he was called to the stand, and repeated the statements he made previously. Replying to a question in regard to the visitors at his rooms, he asked to be allowed to write their names. The Judge said, "If the names are written I will read them aloud; I do not approve of mystery." Taylor did not write the names, but mentioned a few who have been connected with the case. There were no notable names among them. He denied that he had gone through a marriage ceremony with a man named Mason. After the libel trial of Wilde against Lord Queensberry the latter's solicitor, he said, had asked him to make a statement against Wilde, but this he had refused to do. He admitted he had written a letter to the man Mason, signing himself "With love."
At the second trial Justice Wills presided, and Wilde came into court accompanied by his bondsmen, Lord Douglas, of Hawick, and the Rev. Stewart Headlam, of the London School Board. The latter said: "I felt that the public mind was prejudiced before the case began, and I was anxious to give Wilde any help possible to enable him to stand his trial in good health and spirits." Taylor was tried first, and he was put on the witness stand, and repeated the statements he made previously. Replying to a question in regard to the visitors at his rooms, he asked to be allowed to write their names. The judge said: "If the names are written I will read them aloud; I do not approve of mystery." Taylor did not write the names, but mentioned a few who have been connected with the case. There were no notable names among them. He denied that he had gone through a marriage ceremony with a man named Mason. After the libel trial of Wilde against Lord Queensberry the latter's solicitor, he said, had asked him to make a statement against Wilde, but this he had refused to do. He admitted he had written a letter to the man Mason signing himself "With love."
After leaving the court-room the Marquis of Queensberry met his eldest son, Lord Douglas of Hawick, on the corner of Albemarle-street and Piccadilly. Douglas charged his father with sending insulting letters to his wife, and attempted to punish him. The father got the better of his son. The Marquis polished off Douglas in a round or two under the old Queensberry rules, and left him the possessor of a scientifically discoloured eye. Both the Marquis and Lord Douglas were arrested, and arraigned at the Old Bailey on the 22nd, charged with disorderly conduct. After evidence showing that the Marquis was the aggressor, the case was settled by the Marquis and his son being bound over, each in £500 bail, to keep the peace. Queensberry admitted that he had offered to fight his son anywhere and at any time for £10,000. The crowd cheered the Marquis as he drove away in a cab, and as earnestly hooted Lord Douglas as he took his departure.
A telegram was received by Lady Douglas of Hawick from Queensberry was as follows. It was sent after the street fight:—"I must congratulate you on the result, but I cannot congratulate you on Percy's appearance. He looks like a dug-up corpse. I fear there is too much madness in kissing. Taylor is guilty. It will be Wilde's turn to-morrow."
"I must congratulate you on the result, but I cannot congratulate you on Percy's appearance. He looks like a dug-up corpse. I fear there is too much madness in kissing. Taylor is guilty; it will be Wilde's turn tomorrow."
"I must congratulate you on the result, but I cannot congratulate you on Percy's appearance. He looks like a dug-up corpse. I fear there is too much madness in kissing. Taylor is guilty; it will be Wilde's turn tomorrow."
"I must congratulate you on the result, but I cannot congratulate you on Percy's appearance. He looks like a dug-up corpse. I fear there is too much madness in kissing. Taylor is guilty; it will be Wilde's turn tomorrow."
"I must congratulate you on the result, but I cannot congratulate you on Percy's appearance. He looks like a dug-up corpse. I fear there is too much madness in kissing. Taylor is guilty; it will be Wilde's turn to-morrow."
The Marquis went directly from the Police Courts to the Old Bailey, where he was an attentive listener to the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The Marquis went directly from the Police Court to the Old Bailey, where he was an attentive listener in the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The marquis went directly from the Marlboro st police court to the Old Bailey court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The marquis went directly from the Marlboro st police court to the Old Bailey court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The marquis went directly from the Marlborough police court to the Old Bailey court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The marquis went directly from the Marlborough st. police court to the Old Bailey court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The marquis went directly from the Marlborough street Police Court to the Old Bailey Court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The Marquis went directly from the Marlborough street police court to the Old Bailey court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The Marquis went directly from the Marlborough Street Police Station to the Old Bailey Court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The Marquis went directly from the Marlborough street police station to the Old Bailey Court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
WILDE'S SECOND TRIAL.
The Courtroom was densely crowded. Wilde, upon entering, was accompanied by but one of his sureties, the Rev. Steward Headlam. He looked pale and haggard as he entered the dock, evidently greatly afflicted by the adverse result of the trial of his companion, Taylor, the day before.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Q.C., M.P., conducted the prosecution. The offences charged against Wilde, he said in his opening address, occurred between February, 1892, and October, 1893. He laid special stress upon the charge in which Wilde was involved with Shelley. Mr. Lockwood thought the jury should accept the prosecution's evidence as regarded Wilde's mode of life at the Savoy Hotel.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Q.C., M.P., conducted the prosecution. The offenses charged against Wilde, he said in his opening address, occured between February, 1892 and October, 1893. He laid special stress upon the charge in which Wilde was involved with Shelley. Mr. Lockwood thought the jury should accept the prosecution's evidence as regarded Wilde’s mode of life at the Savoy Hotel.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Q. C., M. P., conducted the prosecution. The alleged offences charged against Wilde, he said, in his opening address, occured between February, 1892, and October, 1893. He laid a special stress upon the charge in which Wilde was involved with Shelly. Mr. Lockwood thought the jury should accept the prosecution's evidence as regarded Wilde’s mode of life at the Savoy Hotel.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Q.C., M.P., conducted the prosecution. The alleged offences charged against Wilde, he said in his opening address occurred between February, 1892 and October, 1893. He laid special stress upon the charge in which Wilde was involved with Shelly.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Q.C., M.P., conducted the prosecution. The alleged offences charged against Wilde, he said in his opening address, occured between February, 1892 and October, 1893. He laid especial stress upon the charge in which Wilde was involved with Shelley.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Q. C., M. P., conducted the prosecution. The alleged offenses charged against Wilde, he said in his opening address, occurred between February, 1892, and October, 1893. He laid especial stress upon the charge in which Wilde was involved with Shelley.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Q.C. M.P, conducted the prosecution. The alleged offense charged against Wilde, he said in his opening address ,occured between February, 1892, and October, 1893. He laid especial stress upon the charge in which Wilde was involved with Shelley.
Sir Frank Lockwood conducted the prosecution. The alleged offenses charged against Wilde, he said in his opening address, occured between February, 1892, and October, 1893. He laid especial stress upon the charge in which Wilde was involved with Shelley.
Sir Frank Lockwood conducted the prosecution. The alleged offenses charged against Wilde, he said in his opening address, occured between February, 1892, and October, 1893. He laid especial stress upon the charge in which Wilde was involved with Shelley.
Edward Shelley was called to the stand, and repeated what he had previously testified to. He declared that he had resented the overtures made to him by Wilde. Sir Edward Clarke cross-examined Shelley severely. Shelley admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow-street Police Court, giving the time of his breaking off of the intimacy with Wilde.
Edward Shelley was called to the stand and repeated what he had previously testified to. He declared that he had resented the overtures made to him by Wilde. Sir Edward Clarke cross-examined Shelley severely. Shelley admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow-street Police Court giving the time of his breaking off of the intimacy with Wilde.
Edward Shelly was called to the stand and repeated what he had previously testified to. He declared that he had resented the overtures made to him by Wilde. Sir Edward Clarke cross-examined Shelly severely. Shelly admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow Street Police Court giving the time of his breaking off the intimacy with Wilde, and also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first interview.
Edward Shelly, the first witness, repeated his previous testimony. He declared that he had resented the overtures made him by Wilde. Sir Edward Clarke cross-examined Shelly severely. Shelly admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow-street Police Court when giving the time of breaking off his intimacy with Wilde. He also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first interview.
Wilde became indisposed at this point, and was obliged temporarily to leave the dock. The examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended. Proceedings were resumed in a few minutes, and Mr. Elkin Matthews, publisher, deposed that Wilde was acquainted with Shelley. Shelley's cross-examination being resumed, he admitted he had a brother who was insane, and he also admitted having written a letter to Wilde, in which he said, "I am afraid that sometimes I am not very sane, but I am certain that I am sane now." He maintained, however, that the charges he had made against Wilde were true.
Wilde became indisposed at this point and was obliged to temporarily leave the dock. The examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended. Proceedings were resumed in a few minutes and Mr. Elkin Matthews, publisher, deposed that Wilde was acquainted with Shelley. Shelley's cross-examination being resumed, he admitted he had a brother who was insane, and he also admitted having written a letter to Wilde, in which he said: "I am afraid that sometimes I am not very sane, but I am certain that I am sane now." He maintained, however, that the charges he had made against Wilde were true.
Alfred Wood and Charles Barker were called to the stand, and repeated the testimony previously given by them. The Court then adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Barker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand, and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and, repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given. At the end of the session Wilde was taken back to jail, but was released overnight on bail.
The trial was resumed on the 23rd. Parker's servants, and several servants of the Savoy Hotel, were called to the stand, and repeated their former testimony. Nothing new was elicited. The case for the prosecution was closed, and Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, argued that that part of the indictment charging his client with misconduct with unknown persons was not sustained by corroborative evidence. The Judge dismissed that part of the case which implicated Wilde in certain practices with Shelley, remarking that he believed the latter to be mentally deranged. The Court then adjourned, Wilde being again released over night on his old bail.
LONDON, May 23. - The trial of Oscar Wilde was resumed in the Old Bailey court this morning. Parker’s servants and several servants of the Savoy Hotel were called to the stand and repeated their former testimony. Nothing new was elicited. The case for the prosecution was closed and Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, argued that that part of the indictment charging Wilde with misconduct with unknown persons, was not sustained by corroborative evidence. The Judge dismissed that part of the case which implicated Wilde in certain practices with Shellye, remarking that he believed Shelley to be mentally deranged. The court then adjourned, Wilde being again released over night on his old bail.
LONDON, May 23.— The trial of Oscar Wilde was resumed in the Old Bailey court this morning. Parker's servants and several servants of the Savoy hotel were called to the stand and repeated their former testimony. Nothing new was elicited. The case for the prosecution was closed and Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, argued that that part of the indictment charging Wilde with misconduct with unknown persons was not sustained by corroborative evidence. The judge dismissed that part of the case which implicated Wilde in certain practices with Shelley, remarking that he believed Shelley to be mentally deranged. The court then adjourned, Wilde being released over night on bail.
London, May 23.—The trial of Oscar Wilde was resumed in the Old Bailey Court this morning. Parker’s servants and several servants of the Savoy hotel were called to the stand, and repeated their former testimony. Nothing new was elicited. The case for the prosecution was closed and Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, argued that that part of the indictment charging Wilde with misconduct was not sustained by corroborative evidence. The Judge dismissed that part of the case which implicated Wilde with Shelley. His own impression was that Shelley’s intellect was deranged as regarded his accusations against Wilde. The Court then adjourned, Wilde being released over night on bail.
The trial of Oscar Wilde was resumed in the Old Bailey Court this morning. Parker’s servants and several servants of the Savoy Hotel were called to the stand and repeated their former testimony. Nothing new was elicited. The case of the prosecution was closed and Sir Edward Clarke, on behalf of Wilde, argued that part of the indictment charging Wilde of misconduct with unknown persons was not sustained by corroborative evidence. The Judge decided that he would not withdraw the charges of the jury. His own impression was that Shelley's intellect was deranged as regarded his accusations against Wilde, but he would leave it to the jury to decide thereon, Wilde being released over night on bail.
WILDE ON THE WITNESS STAND.
Wilde was called to the witness stand on the 24th, and given a chair, as he seemed almost broken down.
At the trial of Oscar Wilde the prisoner was called to the witness stand on the 21st May, and given a chair, as he seemed almost broken down.
At the trial of Oscar Wilde the prisoner was called to the witness stand on the 21st May, and given a chair, as he seemed almost broken down.
In answer to questions, he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to questions, he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to questions he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to questions, he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
In answer to the questions put to him Wilde related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
Wilde was called to the witness-box and given a chair, as he seemed to be broken down. In answer to questions he related how he had been on terms of intimacy with the Marquis of Queensberry's family for years, and entirely denied the charges made against him.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Solicitor-General, subjected the defendant to half an hour's severe cross-examination.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Solicitor-general, subjected the defendant to half an hour's severe cross-examination.
Sir Frank Lockwood, Solicitor-general, subjected the defendant to half an hour's severe cross-examination.
The accused said Lord Alfred Douglas was in Paris whither he went three weeks' before at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
The accused said Lord Alfred Douglas was in Paris, whither he went three weeks before at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
The accused Lord Alfred Douglas was in Paris, whither he went three weeks before at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
The accused said that Lord Alfred Douglas was in Paris, whither he went three weeks ago at his request. Wilde, it appeared, was in constant communication with Lord Alfred.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas, which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters he had written to Lord Douglas which were read at the time of the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letters which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas, and which were read at the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the letters which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas and which were read at the first trial, the defendant said it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the letters which he wrote to Lord Alfred, which were read at the first trial, he said it was the beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man.
When Wilde was asked about the famous letter which he had written to Lord Alfred Douglas and which was read at the first trial, the defendant said that it was a beautiful way in which an artist would write to a cultured young man. "I look upon it," said Wilde, "as a work of art."
Taking up the letter Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red roseleaf lips" and "slim gilt soul" that "walked between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered the letter decent. Wilde replied:
Taking up the letter Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red rose-leaf lips" and "slim gilt soul," that walked "between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into question."
Taking up the letter Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red roseleaf lips" and "slim gilt soul" that "walked between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
Taking up the letter Wilde had written Lord Alfred praising his "red roseleaf lips" and "slim gilt soul" that "walked between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
Taking up the letter which Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red, rose-leaf lips" and "slim gilt soul," that walked "between poetry and passion." Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter to be decent. Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
Taking up the letter which Wilde had written to Lord Alfred praising his "red rose-leaf lips" and "slim-gilt soul," that walked "between poetry and passion," Sir Frank asked the defendant whether he considered this letter to be decent, Wilde replied: "Decency does not come into the question."
"Decency does not come into the question."
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel sternly.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel sternly.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel, sternly.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked the counsel sternly.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked counsel sternly.
"Yes," replied Wilde.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" Asked counsel sternly. "Yes" replied Wilde.
"Do you understand the meaning of the word?" asked counsel sternly.
"Yes," replied Wilde.
"Yes;" replied Wilde.
Wilde admitted that he had made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his association with the other young men whose names were mentioned in the previous trial.
Wilde admitted that he had made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his association with the other young men whose names were mentioned in the previous trial.
Wilde admitted that he made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his association with the other young men whose names were mentioned in the previous trial.
Wilde admitted that he mad repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his association with the other young men whose names were mentioned in the previous trial.
Wilde admitted he had made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde admitted his intimacy with other young men whose names were mentioned previously.
Wilde admitted that he had made repeated visits to the rooms of Alfred Taylor, where he met a number of young men. Wilde also admitted his intimacy with other young men.
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had barely been quenched by the torrents of prejudice in the press. (Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press—(Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. (Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. (Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press—(Applause).
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly reexamined Wilde and then made his final address to the Jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press.(Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly reexamined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking it to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. [Applause.]
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jurors, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which had been "nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press."
Sir Edward Clarke, in his address to the jury, asked them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the Press.—(Applause.)
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde, and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation, which, he added, had been nearly quenched by the torrent of prejudice in the press. Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Edward Clarke briefly re-examined Wilde and then made his final address to the jury, asking them to save the defendant from the ruin of his reputation.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the Court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but had barely begun his address when the Court was adjourned for the day.
Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun his address when the court was adjourned.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed, but he had barely begun his address when the court adjourned for the day.
Sir Frank Lockwood followed for the prosecution, but he had barely begun when the court adjourned.
The Marquis of Queensberry is reported as saying "I do not wish to see Oscar Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only wish to keep the beast from my son. Everyone knows Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor." When asked what he thought the verdict would be he said, "I am willing to forfeit 1000 to 1 that Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing."
The Marquis of Queensberry is reported as saying "I do not wish to see Oscar Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only wish to keep the beast from my son. Everyone knows Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor." When asked what he thought the verdict would be he said, "I am willing to forfeit 1000 to 1 that Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing."
The Marquis of Queensberry is reported as saying "I do not with to see Oscar Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only with to keep the beast from my son. Everyone knows Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor." When asked what he thought the verdict would be he said, "I am willing to forfeit 1000 to 1 that Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing.
The Marquis of Queensberry is quoted as saying: "I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son. Every one knows Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor." Asked as to what he thought would be the verdict, he said: ''I am willing to forfeit 1000 to 1 that Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing."
The Marquis of Queensberry is quoted as saying: "I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son. Everyone knows Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor." Asked what he thought would be the verdict he said: "I am willing to forfeit 1000 that Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing."
The Marquis of Queensberry, in an interview, is quoted as saying: "I do not wish to see Wilde further punished. He has suffered enough. I only want to keep the beast from my son. Everyone in London knows Wilde is no better than Alfred Taylor. I am willing to forfeit £1,000 to £1 Wilde is acquitted. There are many names back of this thing that say so."
A Paris paper published a telegram, May 24, from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret that it was his brother, and not himself, who "corrected" their father.
PARIS, May 24. - A paper to-day published a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself who "corrected" their father.
Paris, May 25 — The Temps yesterday published a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself, who had corrected their father.
Paris, May 24. – The Temps today publishes a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick and not himself who had "corrected" their father.
PARIS, May 24. — The Temps to-day publishes a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself who had "corrected" their father.
PARIS, May 24. -- The Temps to-day publishes a telegram from Lord Alfred Douglas, dated Rouen, expressing regret at the fact that it was his brother, Lord Douglas of Hawick, and not himself, who had "corrected" their father.
CLOSE OF THE TRIAL.
Oscar Wilde's trial having reached the final stage on May 25, the Old Bailey Courtroom was filled with interested spectators. Sir Frank Lockwood, Solicitor-General, concluded his address to the jury. The prisoner's intimacy with Lord Alfred Douglas, and the conduct of the defendant at hotels and public places in and about London were severely commented on. Referring to the letters Wilde wrote to Lord Alfred Douglas, counsel said the jury had been told that they were too low to appreciate such poetry, and he thanked God it was so, for it showed that they were above the level of beasts. This outburst was followed by applause, which the judge promptly suppressed.
Oscar Wilde's trial having reached the final stage on May 25, the Old Bailey Courtroom was filled with interested spectators. Sir Frank Lockwood, Solicitor-general, concluded his address to the jury. The prisoner's intimacy with Lord Alfred Douglas and the conduct of the defendant at hotels and public places in and about London were severely commented on. Referring to the letters Wilde wrote to Lord Alfred Douglas, counsel said the jury had been told that they were too low to appreciate such poetry, and he thanked God it was so, for it showed that they were above the level of beasts. This outburst was followed by applause, which the judge promptly suppressed.
LONDON, May 25. - Oscar Wilde’s trial having reached the final stage, the Old Bailey court room was filled with interested spectators today. Sir Frank Lockwood concluded his address to the jury. The prisoner’s intimacy with Lord Alfred and the exhibition of a younger man by an older one at hotels and public places in and about London were commented upon. Referring to the letters Wilde wrote to Alfred, counsel said the jury had been told they were too low to appreciate such poetry, and he thanked God it was so, for it showed they were above the levels of beasts. (Applause which the judge promptly suppressed).
Oscar Wilde's trial having reached the final stage on May 25, the Old Bailey Courtroom was filled with interested spectators. Sir Frank Lockwood, Solicitor-general, concluded his address to the jury. The prisoner's intimacy with Lord Alfred Douglas and the conduct of defendant at hotels and public places in and about London were severely commented on. Referring to the letters Wilde wrote to Lord Alfred Douglas, counsel said the jury had been told that they were too low to appreciate such
Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, here interposed objections to such appeals.
Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, here interposed objections to such appeals.
Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, here interposed objections to such appeals.
Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, here interposed objections to such appeals.
Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, here interposed objections to such appeals, which, he claimed, should not be allowed.
Lockwood asked the jury to return a verdict which would prevent "such detestable and abominable vice from rearing its head unblushingly in this country."
Sir F. Lockwood asked the jury to return a verdict which would prevent "such detestable and abominable vice from rearing its head unblushingly in this country."
Sir F. Lockwood asked the jury to return a verdict which would prevent "such detestable and abominable vice from rearing its head unblushingly in this country."
Lockwood asked the jury to return a verdict which would prevent "such detestable and abominable vice to rear its head unblushingly in this country."
When Sir Frank Lockwood continued his speech he warned the jury to render a verdict which would prevent "such a detestable and abominable vice to rear its head unblushingly in this country."
When Sir Frank Lockwood continued his speech, he warned the jury to render a verdict which would prevent "such a detestable and abominable vice to rear its head unblushingly in this country."
When Sir Frank Lockwood continued his speech he warned the jury to render a verdict which would prevent "such a detestable and abominable vice to rear its head unblushlngly in this country.
Sir Frank Lockwood continued his speech. He warned the jury to render verdict which would not prevent "such a detestable and abominable vice to rear his head unblushingly in this country."
Sir Edward Clarke, the leading counsel for Wilde, here interposed objections to such appeals. Lockwood asked the jury to return a verdict which would prevent such detestable and abominable vice from rearing its head unblushingly in this country.
WILDE'S APPEARANCE.
A more abject, pitiable spectacle than Wilde presented, says the New York World's correspondent, could not be imagined. His face was haggard, his eyes bloodshot and sunken, his hair unkempt and tossed. He appeared absolutely dazed. Occasionally his body swayed to and fro as if he were suffering intense mental agony. He sat in one corner of the dock, with his face turned steadfastly towards the witness stand and the jury, avoiding with nervous terror looking in the direction of the public galleries, where many men who had known him were sitting. He sometimes sought relief in absently drawing lines on a sheet of foolscap paper with a quill pen. His trembling hand got splashed all over with ink, and great blots got on his cuffs. He looked like one in a dream, unconscious of what he was doing. The spectacle of human abasement was shocking. Those who saw this wreck of manhood must have thought he had already atoned, as far as suffering could atone, for his crimes.
A more abject, pitiable spectacle than Wilde presented (says the New York World's correspondent) could not be imagined. His face haggard, his eyes bloodshot and sunken, his hair unkempt and tossed. He appeared absolutely dazed. Occasionally his body swayed to and fro as if he were suffering intense mental agony. He sat in one corner of the dock, with his face turned steadfastly towards the witness stand and the jury, avoiding with nervous terror looking in the direction of the public galleries, where many men who had known him were sitting. He sometimes sought relief in absently drawing lines on a sheet of foolscap paper with a quill pen. His trembling hand got splashed all over with ink, and great blots got on his cuffs. He looked like one in a dream, unconscious of what he was doing. The spectacle of human abasement was shocking. Those who saw this wreck of manhood must have thought he had already atoned, as far as suffering could atone, for his crimes.
A more abject, pitiable spectacle than Wilde presented (says the New York World's correspondent) could not be imagined. His face haggard, his eyes bloodshot and sunken, his hair unkempt and tossed. He appeared absolutely dazed. Occasionally his body swayed to and fro, as if he were suffering intense mental agony. He sat in one corner of the dock, with his face turned steadfastly towards the witness stand and the jury, avoiding with nervous terror looking in the direction of the public galleries, where many men who had known him were sitting. He sometimes sought relief in absently drawing lines on a sheet of foolscap paper with a quill pen. His trembling hand got splashed all over with ink, and great blots got on his cuffs. He looked like one in a dream, unconscious of what he was doing. The spectacle of human abasement was shocking. Those who saw this wreck of manhood must have thought he had already atoned, as far as suffering could atone, for his crimes.
A more abject, pitiable spectacle than Wilde presented in court could not be imagined. His face was haggard, his eyes sunken and bloodshot, his hair unkempt and tossed. He appeared absolutely dazed. Occasionally his body swayed to and fro, as if he were suffering intense mental agony. He sat in a corner of the dock, with his face turned steadfastly towards the witness-stand and the jury, avoiding with nervous terror looking in the direction of the public galleries, where many men who had known him were sitting. Col. Stanley Clark, equerry to the Prince of Wales, was present almost throughout the trial. Lord Queensberry and his son, Lord Douglas of Hawick, were also present.
SUMMING UP.—VERDICT.—SENTENCE.
Justice Wills began summing up at half-past one p.m. The general tenor of his address was favourable to Wilde. During its delivery the foreman of the jury asked whether, in view of the intimacy between Lord Alfred Douglas and Alfred Wood, one of the men whose names had been brought prominently in the case, a warrant for Lord Alfred's arrest had even been issued. The Judge replied that he thought not. The foreman then asked if it had ever been thought of. To this the Judge replied that he could not say. He added that the suspicion that Lord Alfred Douglas would be spared if guilty was a wild idea, and a matter that they could not discuss. The present inquiry was as to whether the man in the dock was guilty of immoral practices with certain men.
Justice Wills began summing up at half-past 1 p.m. The general tenor of his address was favourable to Wilde. During its delivery the foreman of the jury asked whether, in view of the intimacy between Lord Alfred Douglas and Alfred Wood, one of the men whose names had been brought prominently in the case, a warrant for Lord Alfred's arrest had ever been issued. The Judge replied that he thought not. The Foreman then asked if it had ever been thought of. To this the Judge replied that he could not say. He added that the suspicion that Lord Alfred Douglas would be spared if guilty was a wild idea, and a matter that they could not discuss. The present inquiry was as to whether the man in the dock was guilty of immoral practices with certain men.
Justice Wills began summing up at half-past 1 p.m. the general tenor of his address was favourable to Wilde. During its delivery the foreman of the jury asked whether, in view of the intimacy between Lord Alfred Douglas and Alfred Wood, one of the men whose names had been brought prominently in the case, a warrant for Lord Alfred's arrest had ever been issued. The Judge replied that he thought not. The Foreman then asked if it had ever been thought of. To this the Judge replied that he could not say. He added that the suspicion that Lord Alfred Douglas would be spared if guilty was a wild idea, and a matter that they could not discuss. The present inquiry was as to whether the man in the dock was guilty of immoral practices with certain men.
The summing-up of the judge was, on the whole, favorable to Wilde. During its delivery the foreman of the jury asked whether, in view of the intimacy between Lord Alfred Douglas and Alfred Wood, one of the men whose names had been brought prominently in the case, a warrant for Lord Alfred's arrest had ever been issued. The judge replied that he thought not. The foreman then asked if it had ever been thought of. To this the judge replied that he could not say. He added that the suspicion that Lord Alfred Douglas would be spared if guilty was a wild idea, and a matter that they could not discuss. The present inquiry was as to whether the man in the dock was guilty of immoral practices with certain men.
Justice Wills then summed up the case. During his address of to the jury the foreman asked whether, in view of the intimacy between Lord Alfred Douglas and Alfred Wood, one of the men whose name has been brought prominently into the case, a warrant for Lord Alfred's arrest had ever been issued. The Judge replied that he thought not. The foreman then asked if it had ever been thought of. To this the Judge replied he could not say. He added that the suspicion that Lord Alfred Douglas would be spared if guilty simply because he was Lord Alfred Douglas was a wild idea, and a matter which they could not discuss. The present inquiry was as to whether the man in the dock was guilty.
Justice Wills began summing up at 1.30 P.M. The general tenor of his address to the jury was favorable to Wilde. During the address of Justice Wills to the jury, the foreman of the jury asked whether, in view of the intimacy between Lord Alfred Douglas and Alfred Wood, one of the men whose names has been brought prominently into the case, a warrant for Lord Alfred's arrest had ever been issued. The Judge replied that he thought not. The foreman then asked if it had ever been contemplated to issue a warrant for the arrest of Lord Alfred Douglas. To this the Judge replied that he could not say, and the court adjourned for lunch.
Justice Wills began summing up at 1.30 P. M. The General tenor of his address to the jury was favorable to Wilde. During the address of Justice Wills to the jury the foreman of the jury asked whether, in view of the intimacy between Lord Alfred Douglas and Alfred Wood, one of the men whose name has been brought prominently into the case, a warrant for Lord Alfred's arrest had ever been issued. The judge replied that he thought not. The foreman then asked if it had ever been contemplated to issue a warrant for the arrest of Lord Alfred Douglas. To this the judge replied that he could not say, and the court adjourned for lunch.
The jury returned at half-past five o'clock, having been absent from the court about four hours, and gave in a verdict of guilty. Wilde was found guilty on all the points of the indictment, including the charge with reference to persons unknown, who were also pronounced guilty. This probably refers to the Savoy Hotel evidence, to which place Wilde was accused of taking Charles Parker, a gentleman's servant, after treating the latter to a choice dinner in Kittner's restaurant.
The jury returned at half-past 5 o'clock, having been absent from court about four hours, and gave in a verdict of guilty. Wilde was found guilty on all the points of the indictment, including the charge with reference to persons unknown, who were also pronounced guilty. This probably refers to the Savoy Hotel evidence, to which place Wilde was accused of taking Charles Parker, a gentleman's servant, after treating the latter to a choice dinner in Kittner's restaurant.
The jury returned at half-past 5 o'clock, having been absent from court about four hours, and gave in a verdict of guilty. Wilde was found guilty on all the points of the indictment, including the charge with reference to persons unknown, who were also pronounced guilty. This probably refers to the Savoy Hotel evidence, to which place Wilde was accused of taking Charles Parker, a gentleman's servant, after treating the latter to a choice dinner in Kittner's restaurant.
The jury returned at 5:30 o'clock, having been absent from court for hours, and returned a verdict of guilty. Wild ewas found guilty on all the counts of the indictment, including the charge with reference to persons unknown, who were also pronounced guilty. This probably refers to the Savoy Hotel evidence, to which place Wilde was accused of taking Charles Parker, a gentleman's servant, after treating the latter to a choice dinner in Kittner's restaurant.
The jury was out two hours and found Wilde guilty on all the counts of the indictment, including the charge with reference to persons unknown, who were also pronounced guilty. This probably refers to the Savoy Hotel evidence, to which place Wilde was accused of taking Charles Parker, a gentleman's servant, after treating the latter to a choice dinner in Kittner's restaurant.
The jurymen answered to their names in firm and decided tones and seemed to be immensely relieved when the ordeal was over. A stifled ejaculation of surprise went round the court when the foreman announced that the jury found the prisoner guilty on all the counts of the indictment, including the charge with reference to persons unknown who were also pronounced to be guilty. This probably refers to the Savoy Hotel evidence, to which place Wilde was accused of taking Charles Parker, a gentlemen's servant, after treating the latter to a choice dinner at Kettner's restaurant.
The jury returned at half-past five o'clock, having been absent from court about four hours, and gave in a verdict of guilty. Wilde was found guilty on all points of the indictment, including the charge with reference to persons unknown who were also pronounced guilty. This probably referred to the Savoy Hotel evidence.
The jury found Wilde guilty of all the counts of the indictment, including the charge with reference to persons unknown, who were also pronounced to be guilty. This probably refers to the Savoy Hotel evidence, to which place Wilde was accused of taking Charles Parker, a gentleman's servant, after treating the latter to a choice dinner at Kettner's restaurant. The announcement of the verdict
The announcement of the verdict caused a great sensation in the Court, as it was the general impression that Wilde would be acquitted. When the foreman of the jury delivered the verdict Wilde, who had entered the prisoners dock a moment before, rose from the chair on which he had been seated throughout the trial and stood with his arms on the rail of the dock. The silence which prevailed throughout the court-room was really painful as Justice Wills ordered that Alfred Taylor should also be summoned before him. Then in a voice trembling with emotion the Justice said, "I never before had such a case as this to deal with. Two men such as you are by the nature of your crime, lost to all sense of remorse for what you have done. To think that you, Taylor, should be the keeper of a male brothel, and that you, Wilde, a man of culture, should be such a perverter of young men. There is no doubt but that the verdict is a just one, and I shall give you the full penalty allowed by law, and I only regret that it is not more severe. You are both sentenced to hard labour for a term of two years.
The announcement of the verdict caused a great sensation in the court, as it was the general impression that Wilde would be acquitted. When the foreman of the jury delivered the verdict, Wilde, who had entered the prisoner's dock a moment before, rose from the chair on which he had been seated throughout the trial and stood with his arms on the rail of the dock. The silence which prevailed throughout the courtroom was really painful as Justice Wills ordered that Alfred Taylor should also be summoned before him. Then, in a voice trembling with emotion, the justice said: "I never before had such a case as this to deal with. Two men such as you are by the nature of your crime, lost to all sense of remorse for what you have done. To think that you, Taylor, should be the keeper of a male brothel, and that you, Wilde, a man of culture, should be such a perverter of young men. There is no doubt but that the verdict is a just one, and I shall give you the full penalty allowed by law, and I only regret that it is not more severe. You are both sentenced to hard labour for a term of two years."
The announcement of the verdict caused a great sensation in the court, as it was the general impression that Wilde would be acquitted. When the foreman of the jury delivered the verdict, Wilde, who had entered the prisoner's dock a moment before, rose from the chair on which he had been seated throughout the trial and stood with his arms on the rail of the dock. The silence which prevailed throughout the courtroom was really painful as Justice Wills ordered that Alfred Taylor should also be summoned before him. Then, in a voice trembling with emotion, the justice said: "I never before had such a case as this to deal with. Two men such as you are by the nature of your crime, lost to all sense of remorse for what you have done. To think that you, Taylor, should be the keeper of a male brothel, and that you, Wilde, a man of culture, should be such a perverter of young men. There is no doubt but that the verdict is a just one, and I shall give you the full penalty allowed by law, and I only regret that it is not more severe. You are both sentence to hard labour for a term of two years."
The announcement of the verdict caused a great sensation in the court, as it was the general impression that Wilde would be acquitted. When the foreman of the jury delivered the verdict Wilde, who had entered the prisoners dock a moment before, rose from the chair on which he had been seated throughout the trial and stood with his arms on the rail of the dock. The silence which prevailed throughout the courtroom was really painful as Justice Wills ordered that Alfred Taylor should also be summoned before him. Then in a voice trembling with emotion the Justice said: "I never before had such his case as this to deal with. Two men such as you are, by the nature of your crime, lost to all sense of remorse for what you have done. To think that you, Taylor should be the keeper of a male brothel, and that you, Wilde, a man of culture, should be such a perverter of young men. There is no doubt but that the verdict is a just one, and I shall give you the full penalty allowed by law, and I only regret that it is not more severe. You are both sentenced to hard labor for a term of two years."
The announcement of the verdict caused a great sensation in the court, as it was the general impression that Wilde would be acquitted. When the foreman of the jury delivered the verdict, Wilde, who had entered the prisoners' dock a moment before, rose from the chair on which he had been seated throughout the trial and stood with his arms on the rail of the dock. The silence which prevailed throughout the courtroom was really painful as Justice Wills ordered that Alfred Taylor should be also summoned before him. Then in a voice trembling with emotion the Justice said: "I never before had such a case as this to deal with. Two men such as you are, by the nature of your crime lost to all sense of remorse for what you have done! To think that you Taylor should be the keeper of a male brothel, and that you, Wilde, a man of culture, should be such a perverter of young men. There is no doubt that the verdict is a just one, and I shall give you the full penalty allowed by law, and I only regret that it is not more severe. You are both sentenced to hard labor for the term of two years."
When the foreman of the jury delivered the verdict, Wilde, who had entered the prisoner’s dock a moment before, rose from the chair on which he had been seated throughout the trial and stood with his arms on the rail. Justice Wills ordered that Alfred Taylor should also be summoned before him. Then in a voice trembling with emotion, the Justice said: "I never before had such a shocking case as this to deal with. Two men such as you are by the very nature of your crimes lost to all sense of remorse for what you have done. There is no doubt but that the verdict is a just one, and I shall give you the full penalty allowed by law, and I only regret that it is not more severe. You are both sentenced to hard labor for the term of two years."
Wilde did not look at the judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eyes roved around the room, and his face never changed colour. He looked like a man who had made up his mind to make the best of a bad situation. Taylor smiled when sentence was pronounced.
Wilde did not look at the judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eyes roved around the room, and his face never changed colour. He looked like a man who had made up his mind to make the best of a bad situation. Taylor smiled when sentence was pronounced.
Wilde did not look at the judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eyes roved around the room, and his face never changed colour. He looked like a man who had made up his mind to make the best of a bad situation. Taylor smiled when sentence was pronounced.
Wilde did not look at the Judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eyes roved around the room and his face never changed colour, and he looked like a man who had made up his mind to make the best of a bad situation. Taylor smiled when sentence was pronounced.
Wilde did not look at the Judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eyes roved around the room and his face never changed color, and he looked like a man who had made up his mind to make the best of a bad situation. Taylor smiled when sentence was pronounced.
Wilde did not look at the judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eyes roved around the room and his face never changed colour, and he looked like a man who had made up his mind to make the best of a bad situation. Taylor smiled when the sentence was pronounced.
Wilde did not look at the judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eyes roved around the court room, his face never changed color and he looked like a man who had made up his mind to make the best of a bad situation. Taylor smiled when sentence was pronounced.
Wilde did not look at the Judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eyes roved around the courtroom, his face never changed color, and he looked like a man who had made up his mind to make the best of a bad situation. Taylor smiled when sentence was pronounced.
Wilde did not look at the Judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eyes roved around the courtroom, his face never changed color and he looked like a man who had made up his mind to make the best of a bad situation. Taylor smiled when sentence was pronounced.
Wilde did not look at the Judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eves roved around the courtroom, his face never changed color, and he looked like a man who had made up his mind to make the best of a bad situation. Taylor smiled when sentence was pronounced.
Wilde never once looked at the judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eyes roved around the court room, his face never changed color and he looked like a man who had made up his mind to make the best of a bad situation. Taylor only smiled when the sentence was pronounced.
Wilde did not look at the Judge while the sentence was being pronounced. His eyes roved around the court-room but his face never changed color. Taylor smiled when sentence was pronounced.
As Wilde turned in the dock, and started to go back to the prisoners' room, the crowd suddenly yelled:
As Wilde turned in the dock and started to go back to the prisoners' room, the crowd suddenly yelled:
As Wilde turned in the dock and started to go back to the prisoners' room, the crowd suddenly yelled:
As Wilde turned in the dock, and prepared to go back to the prisoners' room, the crowd present cried "Shame, shame."
As Wilde turned in the dock and prepared to go back to the prisoner's room, the crowd present cried "Shame! Shame!"
As Wilde turned in the dock and prepared to go to the prisoners' room the crowd present cried "Shame! Shame!"
"Shame!" "Shame!"
This shouting caused Justice Mills to rise and exclaim in a loud and determined voice: "Silence, silence!"
This shouting caused Justice Wills to rise and exclaim in a loud and determined voice: "Silence, silence."
This shouting caused Justice Wills to rise and exclaim in a loud and determined voice: "Silence, silence."
This shouting caused Justice Wills to rise and exclaim in a loud and determined voice: "Silence, silence."
This shouting caused Justice Wills to rise and exclaim in a loud and determined voice, "Silence! Silence!"
This shouting caused Justice Wills to rise and exclaim in a loud and determined voice, "Silence! Silence!"
During the time the judge was debating on the verdict, Lord Douglas of Hawick strolled out of the courtroom and into the courtyard, where he walked about nervously smoking a cigarette. His eye still showed the effects of his encounter with the Marquis of Queensberry, his father, being very much discoloured.
During the time the judge was debating on the verdict, Lord Douglas of Hawick strolled out of the court room and into the courtyard, where he walked about nervously smoking a cigarette. His eye still showed the effects of his encounter with the Marquis of Queensberry, his father, being very much discoloured.
During the time the judge was debating on the verdict, Lord Douglas of Hawick strolled out of the court room and into the courtyard, where he walked around nervously smoking a cigarette. His eye still showed the effects of his encounter with the Marquis of Queensberry, his father, being very much discoloured.
During the time the jury was debating on the verdict Lord Douglas of Hawick strolled out of the courtroom and into the courtyard, where he walked about nervously smoking a cigarette. His eyes still shows the effects of his encounter with the Marquis of Queensberry, being very much discolored.
During the time the jury was debating upon the verdict, Lord Douglas, of Hawick, strolled out of the courtroom and into the courtyard, where he walked about, nervously smoking a cigarette. His face still shows traces of his recent encounter with his father, his left eye being much discolored,
During the final stages of the trial there was an immense crowd in front of the Old Bailey, and the windows of all the neighbouring houses were filled with highly-interested spectators.
During the final stages of the trial there was an immense crowd in front of the Old Bailey, and the windows of all the neighbouring houses were filled with highly-interested spectators.
During the final stages of the trial there was an immense crowd in front of the Old Bailey, and the windows of all the neighbouring houses were filled with highly-interested spectators.
During the final stages of the trial there was an immense crowd in front of the Old Bailey, and the windows of all the neighboring houses were filled with highly interested spectators.
During the final stages of Wildes's trial to-day there was an immense crowd in front of the Oil Bailey and the windows of all the neighboring houses were filled with highly interested spectators.
His face still showed traces of his recent encounter with his father, his left eye being much discolored. During the final stages of Wilde's trial to-day there was an immense crowd in front of the Old Bailey, and the windows of all the neighboring houses were filled with highly interested spectators.
Wilde and Taylor were, after the conclusion of the trial, conveyed without delay to the Newgate Gaol, where they waited until warrants were signed for their sentence. Both men were then conveyed in the prison van to Pentonville, where they will serve out their sentences, unless a pardon should be granted, or they should be transferred to another prison before the expiration of their sentences.
Wilde and Taylor were, after the conclusion of the trial, conveyed without delay to the Newgate Gaol, where they waited until warrants were signed for their sentence. Both men were then conveyed in the prison van to Pentonville, where they will serve out their sentences, unless a pardon should be granted, or they should be transferred to another prison before the expiration of their sentences.
Wilde and Taylor were, after the conclusion of the trial, conveyed without delay to the Newgate Gaol, where they waited until warrants were signed for their sentence. Both men were then conveyed in the prison van to Pentonville, where they will serve out their sentences, unless a pardon should be granted, or they should be transferred to another prison before the expiration of their sentences.
Oscar Wilde and Taylor were, after the conclusion of the trial, conveyed without delay to the Newgate Jail, where they waited until warrants were signed for their sentence. Both men were then conveyed in the prison van to Pentonville, where they will serve out their sentences, unless a pardon should be granted or they should be transferred to another prison before the expiration of their sentences.
Oscar Wilde and Taylor were after the conclusion of the trial conveyed without delay to Newgate Jail, where they waited until warrants were signed for their sentence. Both men were then conveyed in the prison van to Pentonville, where they will serve out their sentences unless a pardon should be granted, or unless they should be transferred to another prison before the expiration of the sentence.
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor were, after the conclusion of the trial, taken without delay to the Newgate jail, where they waited until warrants were signed for their detention. Both men were then conveyed in the prison van to Pentonville, where they will serve out their sentences, unless a petition should be granted, or they should be transferred to another prison before the expiration of the term of their imprisonment.
Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor were, after the conclusion of the trial, taken without delay to the Newgate jail, where they waited until warrants were signed for their detention. Both men were then conveyed in the prison van to Pentonville where they will serve out their sentences unless a petition should be granted or they should be transferred to another prison before the expiration of the term of their imprisonment.
London, May 25. - Oscar Wilde and Alfred were, after the conclusion of the trial today, conveyed without delay to the Newgate Jail, where they waited until warrants were signed for their detention. Both men were then conveyed in the prison van to Pentonville, where they will serve their sentences unless a pardon, which is being asked for, should be granted or they should be transferred to another prison before the expiration of the terms of their imprisonment.
Both Wilde and Taylor were conveyed without delay to Newgate Gaol, where they waited for the warrants to be signed for their detention. They were then conveyed in the prison van to Pentonville Prison, where their sentences will be undergone, providing the men are not transferred to another establishment before their time expires.
Both Wilde and Taylor were conveyed without delay to Newgate Gaol, where they waited for the warrants to be signed for their detention. They were then conveyed in the prison van to Pentonville Prison, where their sentences will be undergone, providing the men are not transferred to another establishment before their time expires.
WILDE'S STATEMENTS.
While the jury was out Wilde's counsel procured for him, at the request of a representative of the Associated Press, the following signed statement:—"The charges against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form always fascinated me because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artists try to attain. All works of art are produced in the moment of youth. I have no sense at all of social grades. I love society and the rich and well-born on account of their luxury, culture, the grace of their lives and the external accidents of comely life. But any one, a plough boy, fisherman, or street arab has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful. I do not ask of the young what they do. I don't care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom. Their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions.—Oscar Wilde."
While the jury were out, Wilde's counsel procured from him, at the request of a representative of the Associated Press, the following signed statement:—"The charges against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form always fascinated me because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artists try to attain. All works of art are produced in the moment of youth. I have no sense at all of social grades. I love society and the rich and well-born on account of their luxury, culture, the grace of their lives, and the external accidents of comely life. But anyone, a ploughboy, fisherman, or street arab has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful. I do not ask of the young what they do. I don't care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom. Their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions.
The charges against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form always fascinated me because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artists try to attain. All works of art are produced in the moment of youth. I have no sense at all of social grades. I love society and the rich and well born on account of their luxury, culture, the grace of their lives and the external accidents of comely life. But anyone, a plowboy, fisherman or street arab, has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful. I do not ask of the young what they do. I don't care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom. Their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions. OSCAR WILDE.
"The charges against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form always fascinated me, because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artists try to attain. All works of art are produced in the moment of youth. I have no sense at all of social grades. I love society and the rich and well-born on account of their luxury, culture, the grace of their lives, the external accidents of comely life. But any one -- plowboy, fisherman, or street arab -- has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful. I do not ask of the young what they do. I don't care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom; their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions.
"OSCAR WILDE."
"The charges alleged against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form always fascinated me because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artist has to try to attain. All works of art are works produced in the moment of youth. I have no sense at all of social grades. I love society and the rich and wellborn on account of their luxury, culture, the grace of their lives, the external accidents of comely life. But any one, ploughboy, fisherman or street arab, has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful. I do not ask of the young what they do. I do not care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom; their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions. OSCAR WILDE."
"The charges alleged against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form always fascinated me, because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artists try to attain. All works of art are work produced in the moment of youth. I have no sense at all of social grades. I love society and the rich and well born, on account of their luxury, culture, the grace of their lives, the external accidents of comity life. But any one, plowboy, fisherman or street arab has an interest for me. More humanity is so wonderful. I do not ask of the young what they do. I do not care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom: their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions. "OSCAR WILDE."
While the jury was out, at the request of the representative of the Associated Press, Wilde's counsel procured the following statement from Wilde who was waiting in the prisoners' room below the dock: "The charges alleged against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form has fascinated me, because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artist has to try to attain. All works of art are works produced in a moment of youth, and I have a sense of all the serial grades. I love society, the rich and well-born, on account of their luxury, culture and the graces of their lives, and the external accidents of comely life. But anyone, plough boy, fisherman, or street arab, has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful, I do not ask of the young what they do, I do not care who they are, their ignorance has its mode of wisdom, their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions. (Signed) Oscar Wilde."
"The charges alleged against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form always fascinated me, because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artist has to try to attain. All works of art are works produced in the moment of youth. I have no sense at all of social grades. I love society and the rich and well born on account of their luxury, culture, the grace of their lives, the external accidents of comely life. But anyone, ploughboy, fisherman or street arab, has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful. I do not ask of the young what they do I do not care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom; their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impression. (Signed.)
"OSCAR WILDE."
The charges alleged against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form always fascinated me because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artists try to attain. All works of art are works produced in the moment of youth. I have no sense at all of social grades. I love society and the rich and well-born on account of their luxury, culture, the grace of their lives, the external accidents of comely life. But anyone, plowboy, fisherman, or street arab, has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful. I do not ask of the young what they do. I don’t care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom; their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions.
The charges alleged against me are untrue. Youth in every form always fascinated me, because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artist has to try to attain. All works of art are works produced in the moment of youth. I have no sense at all of social grades. I love society and the rich and well-born on account of their luxury, culture, the grace of their lives, the external accidents of comely life; but anyone – plough-boy, fisherman or street arab - has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful. I do not ask of the young what they do. I do not care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom; their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions.
OSCAR WILDE.
While the jury was out, at the request of a representative of the Associated Press, Wilde’s counsel procured the following signed statement from Wilde: "The charges against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form always fascinated me, because it has naturally that temperament to which the artists try to attain. All works are works produced in the moments of youth. I have no sense at all of social grades. I love society and the rich and well born on account of their luxury, culture, grace of their lives, external accents of a comely life. But anyone, ploughboy, fisherman, street arab has an interest for me, mere humanity is so wonderful. I doubt if I can ask of the young what they do. Their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions."
The charges alleged against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form always fascinated me, because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artist try to attain. All works of art are works produced in a moment of youth. I have no sense at all of social grades. I love society and the rich and well-born on account of their luxury, culture, the grace of their lives, the external accidents of comely life. But any one, plowboy, fisherman or street arab has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful. I do not care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom. Their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impression.
OSCAR WILDE.
While the jury was out, at the request of the representative of the Associated Press, Wilde's counsel procured the following statement from Wilde who was waiting in the prisoners' room below the dock: "The charges alleged against me are entirely untrue. Youth in every form has fascinated me, because youth has naturally that temperament to which the artist has to try to attain. All works of art are works produced in a moment of youth, and I have a sense of all the serial grades. I love society, the rich and well-born, on account of their luxury, culture and the graces of their lives, and the external accidents of comely life. But anyone, plough boy, fisherman, or street arab, has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful. I do not ask of the young what they do, I do not care who they are, their ignorance has its mode of wisdom, their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions. (Signed) Oscar Wilde." The document of the above statement is written in Wilde's own writing.
"The charges alleged against me are entirely untrue. Youth of every form always fascinated me, because youth has naturally that temperament to an artist has to try to attain. All works of art are works produced in a moment of youth. I have a sense of all social grades. I love society, rich and well born on account of their luxury and the culture and grace of their lives, external accidents come to life. But, anyone, a plague boy, fisherman, or street Arab, has an interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful. I do not ask of the young what they do. I do not care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom, their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions. (Signed), Oscar Wilde."
While the jury were out, at the request of a representative of the Associated Press, Wilde’s counsel procured the following signed statement from Wilde, who was waiting with the prisoners in the room below the dock: "The charge alleged against me are entirely untrue. Youths of every form are always attractive, because youth has naturally the temperament to which the artist has to try to attain. All works of art are works produced in a moment of youth, and I have seen all the several grades. I love the society of the rich and well-born, on account of the luxury, culture and grace of their lives, but any one, ploughboy or street arab, has interest for me. Mere humanity is so wonderful, I do not ask of the young men what they do, I do not care who they are. Their ignorance has its mode of wisdom, their lack of culture leaves them open to fresh and vivid impressions. [signed.) Oscar Wilde." The document of the above statement was written throughout in Wilde's own writing.
Wilde and Taylor attended the prison chapel at Pentonville on Sunday, May 26. Their hair was cropped, and they were in prison garb. The two prisoners will only be allowed to see their friends four times in the year on condition of their good behaviour.
Wilde and Taylor attended the prison chapel at Pentonville today. Their hair was cropped, and they were in the prison garb. The two prisoners will only be allowed to see their friends four times in the year on condition of their good conduct.
LONDON, May 28. - Wilde and Taylor, who were sentenced yesterday for heinous crimes, attended the prison chapel at Pentonville to-day. Their hair was cropped and they were in prison garb. The two prisoners will only be allowed to see their friends four times in the year on condition of their good behavior.
LONDON, ENG., May 26. -- Wilde and Taylor, who were sentenced yesterday for heinous crimes, attended the prison chapel at Pentonville to-day. Their hair was cropped and they were in prison garb. The two prisoners will only be allowed to see their friends four times in the year, on condition of their good behavior.
Oscar Wilde and Taylor, who were sentenced yesterday for heinous crimes, attended the prison chapel at Pentonville today. Their hair was cropped and they were in prison garb. The two prisoners will be allowed to see their friends only four times in the year on condition of their good behavior.
LONDON, May 26. - Wilde and Taylor, who were sentence yesterday for heinous crimes, attended the prison chapel at Pentonville to-day. Their hair was cropped and they were in the prison garb. The two prisoners will only be allowed to see their friends four times in the year on condition of their good conduct.
London, May 26. - Wilde and Taylor, who were sentence yesterday for heinous crimes, attended the prison chapel at Pentonville today. Their hair was cropped and they were in the prison garb. The two prisoners will only be allowed to see their friends four times in the year on condition of their good conduct.
London, May 26. - Wilde and Taylor, who were sentenced yesterday for heinous crimes, attended the prison chapel at Pentonville today. Their heads were cropped and they were in the prison garb. The two prisoners will only be allowed to see their friends four times in the year on condition of their good conduct.
OSCAR WILDE'S PRISON LIFE.
After he was sentenced on Saturday, May 23, the aesthetic felon was taken to Holloway Gaol, in the northern part of London. There all money and valuables were taken away from him by the Warden. He was stripped to the shirt, and an officer wrote down in the prison register a minute account of his appearance, the colour of his eyes, hair, and complexion, and any peculiarities such as a broken finger, tattoo marks, moles, etc. Then he was put in a hot bath, and his shirt, the last vestige of his days of freedom, removed. Emerging from the water, he found a full suit of prison clothes ready for him, from underlinen to loose shoes, and a hideous Scotch cap. His clothes are of a dirty drab canvas, plentifully adorned with broad arrows. Shortly afterward Wilde ate his first real prison meal—an allowance of thin porridge and a small brown loaf. He was then taken to Pentonville, a prison for convicted criminals, hard by the Holborn Viaduct. He was examined physically with great care, since upon the medical officer's report will depend what labour he is to be set to. If he is passed as sound and fit for first-class hard labour, he will take his first month's exercise on the tread-wheel—six hours daily, making an ascent of 6000 feet, twenty minutes on continuously, then five minutes rest. The necessity for a close medical examination is obvious before a man is subjected to this labour. Wilde will receive close scrutiny, and be thoroughly overhauled before a decision is made.
During the first month on the wheel, if put there, Wilde will sleep on a plank bed, a bare board raised a few inches above the floor, and supplied with sheets. Clean sheets are given to each prisoner, two rugs and a coverlet, but no mattress. His diet will be:—Breakfast at half-past seven a.m., cocoa and bread; dinner at noon, bacon and beans one day, soup another, cold Australian meat another, and brown flour suet pudding another, the last three being repeated twice a week, potatoes with every dinner.
During the first month while on the wheel, if put there, Wilde will sleep on a plank bed, a bare board raised a few inches above the floor and supplied with sheets. Clean sheets are given to each prisoner, two rugs and a coverlet, but no mattress. This will be his diet: Breakfast at 7:30 a. m. - Cocoa and bread. Dinner at noon - Bacon and beans one day; soup another; cold Australian meat another, and brown flour suet puddings another, the last three repeated twice a week, potatoes with every dinner.
During the first month, while on the wheel, Wild will sleep on the plank bed, a bare board raised a few inches above the floor and supplied with sheets—clean sheets are given to each prisoner—two rugs, and a coverlet, but no mattress. His diet will be—Cocoa and bread for breakfast at 7 30. Dinner, at noon, one day bacon and beans, another soup, another cold Australian meal and another brown flour suet puddings, with the last three repeated twice a week, potatoes with every dinner; and tea at 5 30.
After he as finished his spell on the wheel he will be put to some industrial employment—not play-writing, although it might be the most profitable to the prison department, but probably post-bag making, tailoring, or merely picking oakum. He will exercise in the open air daily for an hour, walking with the rest of his ward in Indian file, no talking permitted. He will be allowed to communication with the outside, except by special permission, until he has completed three months of his sentence. Then he may write and receive one letter and be visited for 20 minutes by three friends, but in a visiting cell, separated from them by wire blinds and in the presence of a warden. The letter and visit may be repeated at intervals of three months, but all these concessions depend first, upon his industry, and next, upon his conduct. There is no escape from the plank bed until a certain number of marks are awarded for work done, and in the same way letters and visits are accorded.
After he has finished his spell on the wheel he will be put to some industrial employment - not play-writing, although it might be most profitable for the prison department, but probably post bag making, tailoring, or merely picking oakum. He will exercise in the open air daily for an hour, walking with the rest of his ward in Indian file, no talking permitted. He will be allowed no communication with the outside except by special permission, until he has completed three months of his sentence. Then he may write and receive one letter and be visited for twenty minutes by three friends, but in the visiting cell, separated from them by blinds made of wire and in the presence of a warden. Letters and visits may be repeated at intervals of three months. But all these concessions depend, first, upon his industry, and next, upon his conduct.
Wilde will attend Chapel every morning and twice on Sundays. He will be visited, if he wishes it, by the chaplain as often as he likes, also daily by the Governor or Deputy-Governor. A Government inspector will visit him once a month and hear any representations or complaint, and the Visiting Committee of London Magistrates will call frequently at the prison for the same laudable purpose.
Wilde will attend chapel every morning and twice on Sundays. He will be visited, if he wishes it, by the chaplain as often as he likes; also daily by the governor or deputy governor. A government inspector will visit him once a month and hear any representation or complaint and the visiting committee of London magistrates will call frequently at the prison for the same laudable purpose.
Wilde will attend chapel every morning and twice on Sundays. He will be visited, if he wishes it, by the chaplain as often as he likes, also daily by the Governor or Deputy Governor. A Government inspector will visit him once a month and hear any representation or complaint, and the visiting committee of London magistrates will call frequently at the prison for the same laudable purpose.
Wilde will be subjected to auscultation and percussion, and thoroughly overhauled before the decision is made. A Government Inspector will visit him once a month and hear any representation or complaint, and a visiting committee of London magistrates will call frequently at the prison for the same laudable purpose.
On his release, Wilde, if he has worked well, and behaved well, will have earned the magnificent sum of ten shillings, which will be paid to him by an agent of the Discharged Prisoners' Aid Society.
On his release, Wilde, if he worked well and behaved well, will have earned the magnificent sum of $2.50, which he can have all at once, or it will be doled out to him by an agent of the Discharged Prisoners' aid society, if he (Wilde) elects to apply to that excellent institution once free.