New Zealand Times - Thursday, May 9, 1895
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THE LONDON SCANDAL
WILDE RELEASED ON BAIL
By Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright.
London, May 7.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Alfred Douglas and the Rev Steward Hedlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Alfred Douglas and the Rev. Steward Hedlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Alfred Douglas and the Rev Steward Hedlam.
Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Alfred Douglas and the Rev. Stewart Headlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev Steward Headlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev Stewart Hedlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev Stewart Headlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev. Stewart Headlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev. M. Steward Headlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev. Mr Steward Headlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev. Mr Steward Headlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail. His sureties are Lord Douglas and the Rev. Steward Hedlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail. His sureties are Lord Douglas and the Rev. Steward Headlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his two sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev Stewart Headlam.
Oscar Wilde was released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev. Steward Headlam.
Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev. Steward Headlam.
Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev Stewart Headlam.
Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev. Stewart Headlam.
Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev Stewart Headlam.
Oscar Wilde was released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev. Stewart Headlam.
Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev Stewart Headlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail. His sureties are Lord Douglas and the Rev. Howard Headlam.
Oscar Wilde has been released on bail. His sureties are Lord Douglas and the Rev Howard Headlam.
Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and Rev. Steward Hedlam.
Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and the Rev. Mr Steward Headlam.
Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas and Rev. Steward Hedlam.
London, May 8.—Oscar Wilde has been released on bail, his sureties are Lord Alfred Douglas and the Rev. Stewart Headlam.
Mr. Oscar Wilde, who is now awaiting re-trial, has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas, of Warwick, and the Rev. Stewart Hedlam.
Mr. Oscar Wilde, who is now awaiting re-trial has been released on bail, his sureties being Lord Douglas of Warwick, and the Rev. Stewart Hedlam.
A SENSATIONAL TRIAL
Every available inch of the Old Bailey was occupied on April 3, when the hearing of the libel suit brought against the Marquis of Queensberry by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins.
Every available inch of the Old Bailey was occupied on April 3, when the hearing of the libel suit brought against the Marquis of Queensberry by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins.
Every available inch of the Old Bailey was occupied on April 3, when the hearing of the libel suit brought against the Marquis of Queensberry by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins.
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.
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 Queensbury by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins.
Every available space of the Old Bailey was occupied this morning when the Marquis of Queensbury surrendered to bail and the libel suit brought against him by Oscar Wilde was opened before Justice Collins.
London, April 3. -- Every available space in 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.
Wilde charged the Marquis with leaving on February 28 an uncovered card at the Albemarle Club, on which was written certain foul epithets.
Wilde charges the Marquis with leaving, February 28th, an uncovered card at the Albemarle club on which was written certain foul epithets.
Oscar Wilde charges the marquis with libel, by leaving on February 28, last, an uncovered card at the Albermale club, on which card was written certain foul epithets.
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor-General, in opening the case, said the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant in his pleadings alleged that the plaintiff had for some time acted in a disgraceful way. 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 to Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor General, in opening the case said that the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant, in his pleadings, alleged that the plaintiff had for some time solicited persons named to commit indecent offences. 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 Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Sir Edward Clarke, former solicitor general, in opening the case, said that the card left at the Albemarle club for Mr. Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensberry and it was upon this that the libel was written. Continuing, counsel said that the gravest issues had been raised to letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglas, second son of the Marquis of Queensberry, were brought to the 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.
The Marquis seemed unconcerned, and in 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 Mr Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensberry. Continuing, the counsel said the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant, in his pleadings, alleged that the plaintiff had for some time acted in a disgraceful way. 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 to Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
The Marquis seemed unconcerned, and in 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 Mr. Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensberry. Continuing, the counsel said the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant in his pleadings, alleged that the plaintiff had for some time acted in a disgraceful way. 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 had gave him £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed to Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
The Marquis seemed unconcerned, and in 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 Mr. Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensberry. Continuing, the counsel said the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant, in his pleadings, alleged that the plaintiff had for some time acted in a disgraceful way. 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.
The Marquis seemed unconcerned, and in 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 Mr Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensberry. Continuing, the counsel said the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant in his pleadings alleged that the plaintiff had for some time acted in a disgraceful way. 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 have him £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
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, and it was upon this that the libel was written. Continuing, counsel said the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant, in his pleadings, alleged that the plaintiff had for some time solicited persons named to commit indecent offenses. A certain letter addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglas, second son of the Marquis of Queensberry, was brought to the 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 Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly solicitor general, in opening the case, said that the card left at the Albemarle club for Mr. Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensbury, and it was upon this that the libel was written. Continuing, counsel said that the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant, on his pleadings alleged, that the plaintiff had for some time solicited persons named to commit indecent offenses. Certain letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglas, second son of the Marquis of Queensbury, were brought to the plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress, and Mr. Wilde gave him 20 pounds with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed to Mr. Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
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, and it was upon this that the libel was written. Continuing counsel said 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 ($100) with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed to Beerbohm Tree, who gave it to the plaintiff. Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case.
The marquis seemed unconcerned, and replying to questions spoke quietly and clearly. Sir Edward Clark, formerly solicitor-general, in opening the case, said the card left at Albemarle for Mr. Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensbury. Continuing, counsel said the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant in his pleadings alleged the plaintiff had for some time solicited persons named to commit indecent offenses. Certain letters addressed by plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglass, the second son of the Marquis of Queensbury, were brought to plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress and he gave him £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed Beerbohm M. Tree, an actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
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 called. He languidly arose from his solicitor's table, where he was seated, and entered the witness-box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed in a black frock coat and carried his gloves in his hand, showing his fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was called. He languidly arose from his solicitor's table, where he was seated, and entered the witness box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed in a black frock coat and carried his gloves in his hand, showing his fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was called. He languidly 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 rose from the solicitor's table, where he was seaed, and entered the witness box. Plaintiff was faultlessly dressed in a black frock coat and carried his gloves in his hand, showing fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
When Wilde was called he languidly arose from the solicitors' table, where he was seated, and entered the witness-box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed, and carried gloves in his hand, showing fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was then called. He languidly arose from the 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.
Oscar Wilde was then called. He languidly arose from the solicitor's table, where he was seated, and entered the witness-box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed and carried gloves in his hand, showing fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was then called. He languidly arose from the solicitors’ table, where he was seated and entered the witness box. The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed and carried gloves in his hand, showing fingers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed.
Oscar Wilde was called. He languidly arose from his solicitor's table, where he was seated, and entered the witness-box. The witness 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. Wilde spoke with his customary drawl, leaning his arms upon the rail of the witness-box and replying distinctly to questions.
Oscar Wilde was called. He languidly arose from his solicitor's table, where he was seated, and entered the witness-box. The witness was faultlessly dressed in a black frock coat, and carried his gloves in his hand, showing his ringers covered with rings. He was very pale, but seemingly composed. Wilde spoke with his customary drawl, leaning his arms upon the rail of the witness-box and replying distinctly to questions.
Wilde spoke with his customary drawl, leaning his arms upon the rail of the witness-box, and replying distinctly to questions.
Wilde spoke with his customary drawl, leaning his arms upon the rail of the witness box, and replying distinctly to questions.
Wilde spoke with his customary drawl leaning his arms upon the rail of the witness box, and replying distinctly to questions.
Wilde spoke with his customary drawl, leaning his arms upon the rail of the witness box and replying distinctly to the questions.
Wilde spoke with his customary drawl, leaning his arm upon the rail of the witness-box and replying distinctly to the questions addressed to him.
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."
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."
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."
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 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 £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 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."
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 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:
This letter, produced in Court, was to Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him affectionately, and was signed "Oscar Wilde." 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.)
The document referred to was here produced in court and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter was to Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him affectionately, and was signed "Oscar Wilde." 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.)
The document referred to was here produced in court, and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter was to Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him affectionately, and was signed "Oscar Wilde." Counsel, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those in the habit of writing letters.
The document referred to was here produced in court, and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter was to Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him affectionately, and was signed "Oscar Wilde." Counsel, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those in the habit of writing letters.
Interest in the case was increased during cross-examination by Mr E. H. Carson, Q.C., M.P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry.
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 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 anything improper, but was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination and frequently drank water.
In fact, he seemed ready to faint, and a chair was placed inside the witness stand for him to use. Throughout the questioning of the plaintiff the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him, and did not take his eyes off the man.
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 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 was resumed on the second day, when Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness-stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor, which were artistically furnished, and in which perfumes were burning.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness-stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor which were artistically furnished and in which perfumes were burning.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness-stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor, which were artistically furnished, and in which perfumes were burning.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor which were artistically furnished and in which perfumes were burning.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor, which were artistically furnished, and in which perfumes were burning.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor, which were artistically furnished and in which perfumes were burning.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness stand, admitted that he had attended parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor, which were artistically furnished and in which perfumes were burning.
LONDON, April 4. -- There was unabated interest to-day at Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit of libel brought by Oscar Wilde against Marquis Queensberry. Oscar, upon resuming his place on the witness stand, admitted that he had attended tea parties in the rooms of a man named Taylor, which were artistically furnished and in which perfumes were burning.
Wilde, in answer to questions, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff was concluded at noon, having lasted over six hours.
Wilde, in answer to questions, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Carson's questions were in the main pitiless and unprintable. Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff was concluded at noon, having lasted over six hours.
Wilde, in answer to questions, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Carson's questions were in the main pitiless and unprintable. Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff was concluded at noon, having lasted over six hours.
Wilde, in answer to questions, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Carson's questions were in the main pitiless and unprintable. Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff was concluded at noon, having lasted over six hours.
Wilde, in answer to questions, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Carson's questions were in the main pitiless and unprintable. Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff were concluded at noon, having lasted over six hours.
Oscar Wilde, upon resuming his place on the witness-stand, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Mr. Carson's questions were pitiless. Mr. Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff was concluded at noon, after having lasted, including the time of yesterday, over six hours.
Wilde, in his answers to the questions put to him, exhibited confusion, and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Mr. Carson’s questions were in the main pitiless and unprintable. Mr. Carson’s cross-examination of the plaintiff was concluded at noon, after having laster, including the time of yesterday, over six hours.
Wilde, in his answers to the questions put to him, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Mr. Carson's questions were in the main pitiless and unprintable. Mr. Carson's cross-examination of the plaintiff was concluded at noon, after having lasted, including the time of yesterday, over six hours.
Wilde, in his answers to the questions, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Carson's questions were pitiless.
Wilde, in his answers to the questions, exhibited confusion and contradicted himself frequently. He also lost his temper. Carson's questions were pitiless.
After the afternoon recess the crowd in the court-room was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten feet deep with well-dressed men in waiting.
At the afternoon session the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men waiting.
After the noon recess the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men.
After the noon recess the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men waiting to enter.
After the noon recess, the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men, who were awaiting a chance to enter.
After the noon recess the crowd in the court-room was larger than ever and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well-dressed men who were awaiting a chance to enter.
After the noon recess the crowd in the court room was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled ten deep with well dressed men who were waiting a chance to enter.
After the noon recess on April 4 the crowd in the courtroom was larger than ever, and the hall and stairs leading to it were filled 10 deep with well-dressed men.
After the noon recess the crowd in the court was larger than ever, and the hall and the stages leading to it were filled ten deep with well dressed men who were waiting a chance to enter.
After the noon recess the crowd in the court was larger than ever and the hall and the stages leading to it were filled ten deep with well dressed men who were waiting a chance to enter.
Mr Carson's speech for the defence was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the courtroom as soon as the counsel for the defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in the court for a short time during the morning, but he did not return in the afternoon.
After the afternoon session Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the courtroom as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in court for a short time during the morning, but he did not return in the afternoon.
After the production of other letters, the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Carson began his speech for the defence. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the courtroom as soon as the counsel for the defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in the court for a short time during the morning, but did not return in the afternoon.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Carson began his speech for the defence. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court-room as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in the court for a short time during the morning, but he did not return in the afternoon.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Carson began his speech for the defence. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court-room as soon as the counsel for defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in the court for a short time during the morning, but he did not return in the afternoon.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the courtroom as soon as the counsel for defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in the court for a short time during the morning, but did not return in the afternoon.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed and Dr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court-room as soon as the counsel for defendant began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglas was present in the court for a short time during the morning, but did not return in the afternoon.
Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in the forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree." Carson, in reply, remarked "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree." Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree." Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree." Carson in replay remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree." Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained." "Every one understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion. Wilde returned to the courtroom a few minutes before adjournment.
"Everyone understands Mr Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands Mr. Tree's connection with the case was in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the justice, in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree’s connection with the case is in every way honorable and praiseworthy." said the justice, in conclusion.
"Everyone understands that Mr. Tree's connection with the case is in every day honorable and praiseworthy," said the justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands that Mr. Tree connection with the case is in every way honorable und praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion.
"Every one understands Mr Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion. Wilde returned to the courtroom a few minutes before adjournment.
"Everyone understands Mr Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion. Wilde returned to the Courtroom a few minutes before the adjournment.
"Everyone understands Mr. Tree's connection to the case. It is in every way honourable and praiseworthy," said the Justice in conclusion. Wilde returned to the Courtroom a few minutes before the adjournment.
Wilde's case collapsed on the third day. This and his subsequent arrest, say the London correspondents of New York papers, causes a sensation without parallel in London, since the exposure and flight of the forger Pigott during the sittings of the Parnell Commission. Still, since Wilde's first day's testimony, the result had been foreseen. The expectation was that the jury would stop the trial and return a verdict for Lord Queensberry.
The collapse of Oscar Wilde's case, and subsequent arrest, says the London correspondents of the New York papers, on the 5th, cause a sensation without parallel in London, since the exposure and flight of the forger Pigott during the sittings of the Parnell Commission. Still, since Wilde's first day's testimony, the result had been foreseen. The expectation was that the jury would stop the trial and return a verdict for Lord Queensberry.
The collapse of Oscar Wilde's case, and subsequent arrest, says the London correspondent of the New York papers, on April 5th, caused a sensation without parallel in London, since the exposure and flight of the forger Pigott during the sittings of the Parnell Commission. Still, since Wilde's first day's testimony, the result had been foreseen. The expectation was that the jury would stop the trial and return a verdict for Lord Queensberry.
The collapse of Oscar Wilde's case, and subsequent arrest, says the London correspondent of the New York papers, on April 5th, caused a sensation without parallel in London, since the exposure and flight of the forger Pigott during the sittings of the Parnell Commission. Still, since Wilde's first day's testimony, the result had been foreseen. The expectation was that the jury would stop the trial and return a verdict for Lord Queensberry.
LONDON, April 5. - The collapse of Oscar Wilde’s prosecution of the Marquis of Queensberry, and Wilde’s arrest, have caused a sensation without parallel in London since the exposure and flight of forger Pigott during the sitting of the Parnell Commission. Still, since Wilde’s first day’s testimony, this result has been foreseen. The expectation was that the jury would stop the trial and return a verdict for Lord Queensberry.
Wilde's lawyers acted wisely in consenting to a verdict at the stage the suit had reached. If Lord Queensberry's witnesses had been examined the Judge would have had no recourse but must have issued a warrant for Wilde's arrest on a charge entailing as a maximum a penalty of 20 years' imprisonment, but upon the evidence already unfolded, if Wilde is convicted it can only be of a misdemeanour, for which the maximum penalty is two years' imprisonment.
Wilde's lawyers acted wisely in consenting to a verdict at the stage the suit had reached. If Lord Queensberry's witnesses had been examined the Judge would have had no recourse but must have issued a warrant for Wilde's arrest on a charge entailing as a maximum a penalty of twenty years' imprisonment, but upon the evidence already unfolded, if Wilde is convicted it can only be of a misdemeanor, for which the maximum penalty is two years' imprisonment.
Wilde's lawyers acted wisely in consenting to a verdict at the stage the suit had reached. If Lord Queensberry's witnesses had been examined the Judge would have had no recourse but must have issued a warrant for Wilde’s arrest on a charge entailing as the maximum a penalty of twenty years’ imprisonment, but upon the evidence already unfolded, if Wilde is convicted it can only be of a misdemeanor, for which the maximum penalty is two years’ imprisonment.
Wilde's lawyers acted wisely in consenting to a verdict at the stage the suit had reached. If Lord Queensberry's witnesses had been examined the judge would have had no option, but must have issued a warrant for Wilde's arrest on a charge entailing as the maximum penalty twenty years' imprisonment, but upon the evidence already unfolded, if Wilde is convicted, it can only be of a misdemeanor, for which the maximum penalty is two years' imprisonment.
Wilde looked a changed man as he slunk into the Court building on the third day. Hitherto he had been dressed according to the latest dictates of fashion and faultlessly groomed. That morning his clothes were creased and tumbled as though he had not changed them during the night. His long hair was disarranged, his eyes were bloodshot and his complexion ghastly. To an interviewer Wilde stated, in a nervous tone quite unlike his flippant audacity as a witness, that he had withdrawn from the case to spare Lord Alfred Douglas the pain of testifying against his father, adding that he willingly sacrificed himself for his friend.
Wilde looked a changed man this morning as he slunk into the court building. Hitherto he had been dressed according to the latest dictates of fashion and faultlessly groomed. This morning his clothes were creased and tumbled as though he had not changed them during the night. His long hair was disarranged, his eyes were bloodshot, his complexion was ghastly, and altogether he had the aspect of a man who had passed a wakeful and anxious night. To an interviewer Wilde stated, in a nervous tone quite unlike his flippant audacity as a witness, that he had withdrawn from the case to spare Lord Alfred Douglas the pain of testifying against his father, adding that he willingly sacrificed himself for his friend.
Wilde looked a changed man this morning as he slunk into the court building. Hitherto he has been dressed according to the latest dictates of fashion and faultlessly groomed. This morning his clothes were creased and tumbled as though he had not changed them during the night. His long hair was disarranged, his eyes were bloodshot, his complexion was ghastly, and altogether he had the aspect of a man who had passed a wakeful and anxious night. To an interviewer Wilde stated, in a nervous tone quite unlike his flippant audacity as a witness, that he had withdrawn from the case to spare Lord Alfred Douglas the pain of testifying against his father, adding that he willingly sacrificed himself for his friend.
Wilde looked a changed man this morning as he slunk into the court building. Hitherto he has been dressed according to the latest dictate of fashion and faultlessly groomed. This morning his clothes were creased and tumbled as though he had not changed them during the night. His long hair was disarranged, his eyes were bloodshot, his complexion was ghastly and altogether he had the aspect of a man who had passed a wakeful and anxious night.
That was the hollowest bluff. The truth is, Wilde's chief lawyer, Sir Edward Clarke, decided after the close of Thursday's proceedings to withdraw from the suit.
That was the hollowest bluff. The truth is, Wilde's chief lawyer, Sir Edward Clarke, decided after the close of Thursday's proceedings to withdraw from the suit. This decision was immediately communicated to Oscar: hence the restless, hopeless night he passed.
That was the hollowest bluff. The truth is, Wilde's chief lawyer, Sir Edward Clarke, decided after the close of Thursday’s proceedings to withdraw from the suit. This decision was immediately communicated to Oscar, hence the restless, hopeless night he passed.
That was the hollowest bluff. The truth is, Wilde’s chief lawyer, Sir Edward Clarke, decided after the close of Thursday’s proceedings to withdraw from the suit. This decision was immediately communicated to Oscar, hence the restless, sleepless night he passed.
Wilde's lawyers say that up to that time he had never evinced the slightest appreciation of the enormity of the accusations against him. It was only when the imminent prospect of his taking Lord Queensberry's place in the dock dawned upon him that he lost self-command. It was reported that he had fled, but he was seen in Chelsea at 4 p.m. on the 5th, and was arrested by 7 p.m. His wife is with her children at the family residence on Tite street. She is distracted with grief. Mrs Wilde has about £500 a year of her own. For the last three years she has received no financial help from her husband.
If Wilde had escaped to the Continent he would have been safe from arrest, as he could not have been extradited under the charge. It was reported that he had fled, but he was seen in Chelsea at 4 p.m. on April 5th, and was arrested by 7 p.m. His wife is with her children at the family residence on Tite-street. She is distracted with grief. Mrs Wilde has about £500 a year of her own. For the last three years she has received no financial help from her husband.
If Wilde had escaped to the Continent he would have been safe from arrest, as he could not have been extradited under the charge. It was reported he had fled, but he was seen in Chelsea at 4 P.M. today and was arrested by 7 P.M. His wife is with her children at the family residence on Tite street. She is distracted with grief. Mrs. Wilde has about £500 a year of her own. For the last three years she has received no financial help from her husband.
If Wilde had escaped to the Continent he would have been safe from arrest, as he could not have been extradited under the charge. It was reported he had fled, but he was seen in Chelsea at four p.m. to-day and was arrested at seven p.m. His wife is with her children at the family residence on Tite-street. She is distracted with grief. Mrs. Wilde has about £500 a year of her own. For the last three years she has received no financial help from her husband.
It should be recorded in Wilde's favour that he always was very good to his mother, and supplemented her small income after the success of his plays enabled him to do so. The London public will never tolerate the performance of any more of Wilde's plays. Thus his principal means of livelihood is gone. As he lived very extravagantly, he has saved nothing from the large income he has had for some years.
Ever since the Police Court proceedings the bookings for both of Wilde's pieces have steadily declined. The London public will never tolerate the performance of any more of his plays. Thus his principal means of livelihood is gone, and as he lived very extravagantly he has nothing from the large income he has had for some years.
Ever since the Police Court proceedings the bookings for both Wilde's pieces have steadily declined. The London public will never tolerate the performance of any more of his plays. Thus his principal means of livelihood is gone, and as he lived very extravagantly he has nothing from the large income he has had for some years.
Ever since the Police Court proceedings the bookings for both Wilde's pieces have steadily declined. The London public will never tolerate the performance of any more of his plays. Thus his principal means of livelihood is gone, and as he lived very extravagantly he has nothing from the large income he has had for some years.
Booking for both pieces has steadily declined. The London public will never tolerate the performance of any more of Wilde's plays. Thus his principle means of livelihood is gone, and as he lives very extravagantly, he has saved nothing from the large income he has made for some years.
After the trial Wilde went to the Westminster Bank, where he drew out the funds to his account. He was constantly shadowed. He returned to his hotel accompanied by Lord Alfred Douglas only. Remaining a few minutes, they drove off to Ely place and thence to Cadogan Hotel, where they vanished. The Scotland Yard authorities issued descriptions of Wilde and spread them over the city, and he was captured before he could get out of the country, as was evidently his intention. He was taken to Scotland Yard and locked up.
After the trial this afternoon Wilde went to the Westminster Bank, where he drew out the funds to his account. He was constantly shadowed. He returned to his hotel, accompanied by Lord Alfred Douglas only. Remaining a few minutes, they drove off to Ely place and thence to Cadogan Hotel, where they vanished. The Scotland Yard authorities issued descriptions of Wilde and spread them over the city, and he was captured before he could get out of the country, as was evidently his intention. He was taken to Scotland Yard and locked up.
After the trial this afternoon Wilde went to the Westminster Bank, where he drew out the funds to his account. He was constantly shadowed. He returned to his hotel, accompanied by Lord Alfred Douglas only. Remaining a few minutes, they drove off to Ely place and thence to the Cadogan Hotel, where they vanished. The Scotland Yard authorities issued descriptions of Wilde and spread them over the city and he was captured before he could get out of the country, as was evidently his intention. He was taken to Scotland Yard and locked up.
After lunching at the Holborn hotel Wilde went to the Westminster bank, where he drew out the funds to his account. He was constantly shadowed. He returned to the hotel, accompanied by Lord Alfred Douglas only. Remaining a few minutes, they drove to Ely place and thence to the Cadogan hotel, where they vanished for the time and the police issued descriptions of Wilde, spreading them all over the city. Later he was found in the Cadogan hotel, taken to Scotland Yard and placed in a cell at the Bow street station.
After leaving the Holborn Hotel Wilde went to the Westminster Bank, where he drew out the funds to his account. He was constantly shadowed. He returned to the hotel, accompanied by Lord Alfred Douglas only. Remaining in few minutes, they drove to Ely place and thence to the Cadogan Hotel, where they seem to have vanished, as a Scotland Yard authorities issued descriptions of Wilde and spread them over the city.
After leaving the Holborn Hotel Wilde went to the Westminster Bank, where he drew out the funds to his account. He was constantly shadowed. He returned to the hotel accompanied by Lord Alfred Douglas only. Remaining a few minutes, they drove to Ely place and thence to the Cadogan hotel, where they seem to have eluded the detectives, as the Scotland Yard authorities began issuing descriptions of Wilde and spreading them over the city.