Oakland Tribune - Wednesday, April 3, 1895
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EXPOSES.
English Society
Shown Up.
Serious Charges for
Oscar Wilde.
The Apostle of Culture
Gets
Some Facers.
Lord Queensberry Has Stirred Up A Very
Nasty Mess.
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 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 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.
LONDON, April 4. -- Every available inch in old Bailey was occupied yesterday morning when the libel suit brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry, opened before Justice Collins.
LONDON, April 3. -- Every available inch of the Old Bailey was occupied this morning when the Marquis of Queensberry surrendered to bail, and the libel suit brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis 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.
Wilde charges the Marquis with leaving, February 28th, an uncovered card at the Albemarle club on which was written certain foul epithets.
Wilde charged the Marquis with leaving on February 28 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.
As a result, Wilde on March 2d caused the arrest of the Marquis, and the latter at Marlborough Street Police Court was placed under £1500 bail.
As a result, Mr. Wilde, on March 2, caused the arrest of the Marquis of Queensberry, and the latter, at the Marlborough Street Police Court, was released on £1,500 bail.
The courtroom was crowded with lawyers.
Admission was obtained by ticket only, and the Sheriff in charge showed the representative of the Associated Press a pile of applications a foot high, many being from well known people.
The aisles of the old courtroom were crowded with lawyers. Admission was obtained by ticket only and the sheriff in charge showed the representative of the Associated Press a pile of applications a foot high, many of them being from well known people.
Rumors were current in London yesterday that Wilde had suddenly left the city to avoid being present in court today, and reports were also current that startling developments would arise to-day.
Wild rumors were current in London yesterday that Wilde had suddenly left the city to avoid being present in court, and reports were also current that startling developments would arise to-day. But both these rumors were set at rest by the arrival in court of the principals to the suit.
Wild rumours were current in London yesterday that Wilde had suddenly left the city to avoid being present in court, and reports were also current that startling developments would arise to-day. But both those rumours were set at rest by the arrival in cout of the principals to the suit.
But both of these rumors were set at rest by the arrival in court of the principals to the suit.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first, not guilty, and secondly, that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty, and, secondly, that the libel was true, and that it was published for the public good.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading, first, not guilty and, secondly, that the libel was true and that it was published for the public good.
The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty, and, secondly, that the libel was true and that it was published for the public good.
The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was was placed in the docket, and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty, and secondly, that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
The marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the docket and answered to the indictment by pleading first, not guilty; and secondly, that the libel was true, and that it was published for the public good.
The court-room was crowded with lawyers. The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock, and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty and secondly that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
The court-room was crowded with lawyers. The Marquis, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock, and answered to the indictment by pleading first not guilty and secondly that the libel was true and it was published for the public good.
The Marquis of Queensberry, who wore a shabby overcoat, was placed in the dock and answered to the indictment by pleading first, not guilty, and secondly, that the libel was true, and that it was published for the public good. The Marquis seemed quite unconcerned, and replying to the questions put to him, he spoke quietly and clearly.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and secondly, that the libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and secondly, that the libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and secondly, that the libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty," and, secondly, that the libel was true, and was published for the public benefit.
On taking his place in the dock, Lord Queensberry answered the indictment by pleading first "not guilty" and secondly that the Libel was true and was published for the public benefit.
The Marquis seemed quite unconcerned and replying to the questions, spoke quietly and clearly.
The Marquis seemed unconcerned, and, replying to the questions, spoke quietly and clearly.
The Marquis seemed unconcerned, and, replying to questions, spoke quietly and clearly.
The marquis seemed quite unconcerned and replying to the questions put to him he spoke quietly and clearly.
The Marquis seemed quite unconcerned, and replying to the questions put to him he spoke quietly and clearly.
The Marquis seemed quite unconcerned, and, replying to the question put to him, he spoke quietly and clearly.
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor General, in opening the case, said the card left at the Albemarle Club for Mr. Wilde, was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensberry.
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor-General, in opening the case, said the card left at the Albemarle Club for Mr. Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensberry.
Sir Edward Clarke, formerly Solicitor-General, in opening the case, said the card left at the Albemarle Club for Mr. Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the Marquis of Queensberry.
The marquis seemed unconcerned, and, replying to questions, spoke quietly and clearly. Sir Edward Clarke, formerly solicitor general, in opening the case, said the card left at the Albemarle club for Wilde was one of the visiting cards of the marquis of Queensberry.
Continuing, counsel said that the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant in his pleadings, alleged the plaintiff had for sometime solicited persons named to commit indecent offenses.
Continuing, counsel said the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant in his pleadings alleged that the plaintiff had for some time solicited the persons named to commit indecent offences.
Continuing, counsel said the gravest issues had been raised, as the defendant in his pleadings alleged that the plaintiff had for some time solicited the persons to commit indecent offenses.
Certain letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglass, second son of the Marquis of Queensberry were brought to the plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress and Wilde gave him £20 with which to pay his passage to America.
Certain letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglass, the second son of the Marquis of Queensberry, were brought to the plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress, and Wilde gave him £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Certain letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglas, the second son of the Marquis of Queensberry, were brought to the plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress, and Wilde gave him £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Certain letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglas, second son of the Marquis of Queensberry, were brought to plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress, and Mr. Wilde gave him £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed to Mr. Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Certain letters addressed by the plaintiff to Lord Alfred Douglas, second son of the Marquis of Queensberry, were brought to plaintiff by a man who said he was in distress, and Mr. Wilde gave him 20 with which to pay his passage to America. Another letter was handed to Mr. Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Another letter was handed Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Another letter was handed to Mr. Beerbohm Tree, the actor, who gave it to the plaintiff.
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about 5 P. M. February 28th, and on entering was handed an envelope by hall porter Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club."
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about 5 P. M. on February 28th, and, on entering, was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club."
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about 5 p.m. on February 28th, and, on entering, was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: “Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club.”
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about five p.m. February 28th, and on entering was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club."
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about five p.m. on February 28th, and on entering was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club."
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Mr. Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club at about 5 p. m. on February 28, and, on entering the club, was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said that the Marquis of Queensberry had desired him to hand it to Mr. Wilde. The exact words were:
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Mr. Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle club about 5 p. m. on February 28, and on entering the club he was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said that the Marquis of Queensberry had desired him to hand it to Mr. Wilde.
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Mr. Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club at about 5 P. M. on Feb. 28, and on entering the Club he was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said that the Marquis of Queensberry had desired him to hand it to Mr. Wilde. The exact words were:
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case that Mr Wilde, who recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle club at about 5 p. m. on February 28 and on entering the club he was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said that the marquis of Queensberry had desired him to hand it to Mr. Wilde.
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, stating that Mr. Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Abemarle club at about 5 P. M., on February 25, and on entering the club he was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said that the Marquis of Queensberry had desired him to hand it to Mr. Wilde. The exact word were: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came into the club."
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to Albemarle club about 5 p. m. on February 28, and on entering was handed the envelope by Porter Sydney Wright, who said "Lord Queensbury desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club." In the envelope plaintiff found a card, and on this card were written certain foul epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about 5 p. M., February 28, and on entering was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club." Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was written the date "4:30, 18, 2, 95," and on this card was written certain vile epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
Counsel then recounted the facts already known in the case, showing that Wilde, who had recently returned from Algiers, drove up to the Albemarle Club about 5 p.m., February 28, and on entering was handed an envelope by the hall porter, Sidney Wright, who said: "Lord Queensberry desired me, sir, to hand this to you when you came to the club." Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was written the date "4.30, 18, 2, 95," and on this card was written certain vile epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was the date, 4:30, 18, 2, 95, and on this card were written certain foul epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope plaintiff found a card on the back of which was the date, 4:30, 18, 2, 1895, and on this card were written certain foul epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was the date "4:30 P. M.-18-2-'95," and on this card were written certain foul epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was date "4:30, 18, 20, '95," and on this card were written certain foul epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was the date “4:30 p.m.—18-2-’95,” and on the card were written certain foul epithets which formed the bases of the suit.
Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was written the date "4.30, 18, 2, '95," and on this card were written certain vile epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope plaintiff found a card on the back of which was the date 4:30, 18.2,’95, and on this card was written the epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope the plaintiff found a card, on the back of which was written the date "4.30, 18,2,'95," and on this card were written certain vile epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
card, on the back of which was the date 4:30, 18, 2, '95, and on this card was written certain foul epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope was found a card, on which were written certain foul epithets which formed the basis of the suit.
Inside the envelope was found a card, on which were written certain foul epithets, which formed the basis of the suit.
OSCAR TAKES THE STAND.
Oscar Wilde was called. He languidly arose from the solicitor's table, where he was seated, and entered the witness box.
The plaintiff was faultlessly dressed in a black frock coat and carried 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 the 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 arm upon the rail of the witness-box and replying distinctly to the questions addressed to him.
The jury, which was composed of very intelligent men of elderly appearance, mainly prosperous tradesmen, eyed him with curiosity.
The jury, which was composed of very intelligent men of elderly appearance, mainly prosperous tradesmen, eyed him with curiosity.
The jury, which was composed of very intelligent men of elderly appearance, mainly prosperous tradesmen, eyed him with curiosity.
The jury, which was composed of very intelligent men of elderly appearance, mainly prosperous tradesmen, eyed Wilde with curiosity.
Witness said that upon arriving at the house, a few moments ago, he found two gentlemen waiting in the library.
One was the Marquis of Queensberry, the other unknown to the plaintiff.
The former said: "Sit down."
"I replied," said Wilde: "Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that
way in my house. I
suppose you have come to apologize. It is possible you accuse me and your son of sodomy."
He replied: "I don't say it, but you look like it and
appear like it."
"Sit down."
"I replied, 'Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse your son and me of sodomy?'"
"He replied, 'I don't say it; but you look like it and appear like it.'"
"I replied: 'Lord Queensbury, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse your son and me of sodomy?" He replied: 'I don't say it, but you look like it and appear like it.'"
"Sit down," I replied. "Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse your son and me of sodomy?" He replied: "I don't say it, but you look like it, and
" ‘Sit down.' I replied: ‘Lord Queensberry, I will not allow anyone to talk that way in my house. I supposed you had come to apologize. It is possible that you accuse your son and me of such crimes?' He replied:
Wilde replied: "Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse me and your son of an unnatural crime?”
Wilde replied: "Lord Queensberry, I will not allow any one to talk that way in my house. I suppose you have come to apologize. Is it possible that you accuse me and your son of an unnatural crime?"
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.
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.
Counsel for the plaintiff then asked the witness about the man to whom he had given £20 to pay his passage to America.
Counsel for plaintiff then asked witness about the man to whom he had given the £20 pounds with which to pay his passage to America.
Counsel for the plaintiff then asked Wilde about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Witness said:
Counsel for plaintiff then asked witness about the man to whom he had given £20 with which to pay his passage to America. Witness said:
Witness said: "The man told me he had been offered £60 for the letter and I advised him immediately to accept it. But finally I gave him the money in order to relieve his distress and he gave me a letter."
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 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 man told me he had been offered £60 ($300) 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."
Witness said: "The man told me he had been offered £60 for the letter and I advised him to accept. But finally I gave him £20 to relieve his distress, and he gave me the letter."
"The man told me he had been offered £60 for the letter and I finally gave him money in order to relieve his distress and he gave me the letter."
THOSE "ROSE-RED LIPS."
The document referred to was here produced in court and was handed to Justice Collins.
The letter referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglass and the writer addressed him as "My own boy" and asked, "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed "With undying love, Oscar."
The document referred to was here produced in court and handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him as "my own boy," and asked, "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed "With undying love, Oscar."
The document referred to was here produced in court and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him as "My own boy" and asked "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed "With undying love, Oscar."
The document referred to was here produced in Court and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the "rosered lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him as "My Own Boy," and asked "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed "With undying love, Oscar."
The document referred to was here produced in court, and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglass, and the writer addressed him as "My own boy," and asked, "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed "With undying love, Oscar Wilde."
The document in question was here produced in court and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the "rosered lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas and the writer addressed him as "My own dear boy" and asked "Why are you alone in London?" The letter was signed, "With undying love, Oscar.
The document referred to was here produced in court, and was handed to Justice Collins. The letter referred to the “rose-red lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas, and the writer addressed him as “My own boy," and asked, “Why are you alone in London?” The letter was signed ”With undying love, Oscar Wilde.”
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing letters.
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, but, he added, it was "mere poetry."
Counsel in explaining this letter said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, but, he added, it was mere poetry.
Counsel in explaining this letter said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letter, "but," he added, "it is mere poetry." (Laughter.)
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said that it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters, but, he added, "it was mere poetry." (Laughter.)
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters; but he added, it was mere poetry.
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those who were in the habit of writing commercial letters; but, he added, it was mere poetry. (Laughter.)
Counsel, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those in the habit of writing letters. But he added, "It was mere poetry." [Laughter.]
Counsel, in explaning this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those in the habit of writing letters. But, he added: "It was mere poetry." (Laughter).
Council, in explaining this letter, said it might seem extravagant to those in the habit of writing letters. But he added, “It was mere poetry.” (Laughter.)
"But," he added, "it was mere poetry." [Laughter.]
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E. H. Carson, Q C. M. P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for examination.
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E. H. Carson, Q. C., M. P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for cross-examination.
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E. H. Carson, Q.C., M.P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for cross-examination.
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E. H. Carson, Q.C., M.P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for cross-examination.
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E.H. Carson, Q.C., M.P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for cross-examination.
Interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E.H. Carson, Q.C., M.P., counsel for the Marquis of Queensberry, for cross-examination.
The interest in the case was increased when Sir Edward Clarke, upon finishing the direct examination, turned the witness over to E. H. Carson, Q. C., H. P., counsel for the marquis of Queensbury for cross-examination.
Carson began his presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life to show the author upheld sodomy, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Mr. Carson's insinuation.
Mr. Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading pages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld sodomy, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book, and laughing at Mr. Carson's insinuation.
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from “Dorian Gray,” one of Oscar Wilde’s novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld the offence alleged, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson’s insinuations.
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld the offense alleged, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson's insinuations.
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld the offence alleged, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson's insinuations.
Mr. Carson began the presentation of the case for the marquis by reading pages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld --, the plaintiff following with a copy of the book and laughing at Mr. Carson's insinuation.
Mr. Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis, by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author held peculiar notions, the plaintiff following counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Mr. Carson's insinuations. Mr. Carson asked:
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld all that he had been accused of, the plaintiff following the counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson's insinuations.
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld all that he had been accused of, the plaintiff following the counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson's insinuations.
Carson began the presentation of the case for the Marquis by reading passages from "Dorian Gray," one of Oscar Wilde's novels of modern life, to show that the author upheld all that he had been accused of the plaintiff following the counsel with a copy of the book and laughing at Carson's insinuations.
Carson, addressing the plaintiff, asked: "Do you think that the description of "Dorian
Gray," given on page 6, is a moral one?"
"Yes," replied Wilde; "just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you ever adore madly, as described in 'Dorian Gray,' any
person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was the next question.
In reply, Wilde said: "I took the idea from Shakespeare's sonnets."
Carson, addressing the plaintiff, asked: "Do you think the description of Dorian Gray, given on page 6, is a moral one?"
"Yes," replied Wilde. "Just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you ever adore as madly as described in 'Dorian Gray' any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was the next question.
In reply Wilde said: "I took the idea from Shakespeare's sonnets."
Carson, addressing plaintiff, asked, "Do you think the description of Dorian Gray, given on page 6, is a moral one?"
"Yes," replied Wilde. "Just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you ever adore madly, as described in Dorian Gray, any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was the next question.
"In reply Wilde said: "I took the idea from Shakespeare's sonnets."
Mr. Carson, addressing the plaintiff, asked: "Do you think that the description of "Dorian Gray," given on page 6, is a moral one?"
"Yes," replied Wilde, "just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you every adore madly, as described in 'Dorian Gray,' any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was Mr. Carson's next question.
In reply Wilde said: "I took the idea from Shakespeare's sonnets."
Mr. Carson addressed the plaintiff asking: "Do you think that the description of 'Dorian Gray' given on page 6 is a moral one?"
"Yes," replied Wilde; "Just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you adore madly, as described in 'Dorian Gray', any person of a male sex younger than yourself?" was Mr. Carson's next question.
In reply Mr. Wilde said: "I took the idea from Shakespeare's sonnets."
Mr. Carson, addressed the plaintiff, asking: "Do you think the description of 'Dorian Gray' given on page 6 is a moral one?"
"Yes;" replied Wilde, "just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you adore madly, as described in Dorian Gray, any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was Mr. Carson's next question.
In reply, Mr. Wilde said: "I took the idea from Shakespeare's sonnets."
"Do you think that the description of 'Dorian Gray,' given on page 6 is, a moral one?"
"Yes," replied Wilde, "just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you ever adore, madly, as described in 'Dorian Gray,' any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was Mr. Carson's next question.
In reply Wilde said:
"I took the idea from Shakespeare's sonnets."
"Do you think that the description of Dorian Gray, given on page 6, is a moral one?"
"Yes," replied Wilde, "just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you ever adore madly, as described in ‘Dorian Gray,' any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was Mr. Carson’s next question.
In reply Wilde said, "I took the idea from Shakespeare’s sonnets."
"Do you think that the description of "Dorian Gray," given on page 6, is a moral one?"
' Yes," replied Wilde, "Just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you ever adore madly, as described in 'Dorian Gray,' any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was Mr. Carson's next question.
In reply Wide said: "I took the idea from Shakespeare's sonnets."
"Do you think that the description of Dora Gray, given on page 6, is a moral one?"
"Yes," replied Wilde, "Just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you ever adore madly, as described in 'Dora Gray,' any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was the next question.
"Do you think the description of Dora Gray, given on page 6, is a moral one?"
"Yes," replied Wilde: "just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you ever adore madly, as described in 'Dora Gray', any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was the next question.
"Yes," replied Wilde, "just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you ever adore madly, as described in 'Dorian Gray,' any person of the male sex younger than yourself?" was Mr. Carson's next question.
In reply Wilde said: "I took the idea from Shakespeare's sonnets."
"Yes," replied Wilde, "just what an artist would notice in a beautiful personality."
"Did you ever adore madly, as described in 'Dorian Gray' any person of the male sex, younger than yourself?" was Mr. Carson's next question.
In reply, Wilde said: "I took the idea from Shakespeare's sonnets."
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in hand, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings, the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray", in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of “Dorian Gray” in his hands with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of Dorian Gray in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the Marquis of Queensberry followed his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands, with seeming enjoyment.
During this portion of the proceedings the marquis of Queensberry following his counsel with a copy of "Dorian Gray" in his hands with seeming enjoyment.
Wilde testified to the fact that the man to whom he gave £20, on receipt of the letter in which he had referred to the "rose red lips" of Lord Douglass, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
Wilde testified to the fact that the man to whom he gave the £20 on receipt of the letter in which he had referred to the "Rose Red Lips" of Lord Alfred Douglas, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
Wilde testified that the man to whom he gave £20 on receipt of the letter in which he referred to the “rose-red lips” of Lord Douglass, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
Wilde testified that the man to whom he gave £20, on receipt of the letter, in which he referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Douglass, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
Wilde testified that the man to whom he gave £20 on receipt of the letter in which he referred to the "rose-red lips" of Lord Douglass, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
He next testified to the fact that the man to whom he gave 20 pounds on receipt of the letter of Lord Alfred Douglas, which amount was used to pay his passage to America, was named Wood.
POETRY AND UNDYING LOVE
Replying to questions by Mr. Carson, Wilde said the letter to Lord Alfred was merely "poetical," and he added he had "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who, he claimed, was his best friend.
Replying to questions put to him by Mr. Carson, Wilde said that the letter to Lord Alfred was "merely poetical," and he added that he had "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who he claimed was his best friend.
Replying to questions put to him by Mr. Carson, Wilde said that the letter to Lord Alfred was "merely poetical," and he added that he had "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who he claimed was his best friend.
Replying to other questions put to him by Mr. Carson, Wilde said that the letter to Lord Alfred was "merely poetical," and he added that he had "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who, he claimed, was his best friend.
Replying to other questions put to him by Mr. Carson, Wilde said that the letter to Lord Alfred was "merely poetical," and he added that he had "undying love" for Lord Alfred, who, he claimed, was his best friend.
Witness denied having misconducted himself with Wood.
The latter, he added, was introduced to him by Lord Alfred, who asked him to befriend him.
Wilde and Wood, it was also shown by the cross-examination, addressed each other by their Christian names.
It was also developed in writing that he did not concern himself to produce morality or immorality.
He had no purpose and was concerned merely with literature, beauty, wit and emotion.
He rarely thought of anything he wrote as true. Indeed, he might say never in regard to Dorian Gray.
Sir Edward Clarke objected to Carson cross-examining his client on that novel, as it appeared in Lippincott's Magazine and not as it was published in England.
Sir Edward Clarke objected to Carson crossexamining his client on that novel as it appeared in Lippincott’s Magazine and not as it was published in England.
Sir Edward Clarke objected to Carson cross-examining his client on that novel as it appeared in Lippincott's Magazine and not as it was published in England.
Sir Edward Clark objected to Mr Carson cross-examining his client on that novel, as it appeared in Lippincott's magazine and not as it was published in England.
Sir Edward Clarke excepted to Carson's cross-examination of his client on that novel, as is appeared in Lippincott's Magazine, and was not published in England.
Wilde thereupon descended from the witness-box and whispered a few words to his counsel, after which Sir Edward Clarke withdrew his objection.
Wilde thereupon descended from the witness box and whispered a few words to his counsel, after which Sir Edward Clarke withdrew his objection.
Wilde thereupon stepped from the witness box and whispered a few words to his counsel, after which Sir Edward Clarke withdrew his objection.
Wilde thereupon stepped from the witness box and whispered a few words to his counsel, after which Sir Edward Clarke withdrew his objection.
The cross-examination was very severe and brought out the great differences in the ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglass, the former was born in 1856 and the latter in 1870; how the two had visited various towns together, stopped at the Savoy Hotel together, and how Lord Alfred visited Wilde's chamber.
The cross-examination was very severe and brought out the great differences in the ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas (the former was born in 1856, the latter in 1870); how the two had visited various towns together and bad been much in one another’s company.
The cross-examination was very severe and brought out the great differences in the ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas (the former was born in 1866, the latter in 1870), how the two had visited various towns together and had been much in one another's company.
The cross-examination was very severe and brought out the great difference of age between Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglass; how the two had visited various towns together, and stopped at the Savoy hotel together, and how Lord Alfred visited Wilde's chamber.
The cross examination was very severe and brought out the great differences of ages between Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglass; how the two had visited various towns togther, and stopped at the Savoy hotel together, and how Lord Alfred visited Wilde's chamber.
The cross-examination was very sever and brought out the great differences in ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas (the former was born in 1856, the latter in 1870), how the two had visited various towns together and had been much in one another's company.
The cross-examination was very severe, and brought out the great difference in the ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglas (the former was born in 1856 and the latter in 1870), how the two had visited various towns together, stopped at the Savoy Hotel together, and how Lord Alfred visited Wilde's chambers in St. James's place, which the plaintiff maintains in addition to his house at 16 Tite street, S.W.
The cross-examination was very severe and brought out the differences in ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglass (the former was born in 1856 and the latter in 1870), how the two visited various towns together, stopped at the same hotels together and how Lord Alfred visited Wilde's chambers in St. James place, which the plaintiff maintained in addition to his house at No. 16 Tite street, S. W.
Wilde thereupon stepped from the witness box and whispered a few words to his counsel, after which Sir Edward Clarke withdrew the exception. The cross-examination was very severe and brought out the great differences in the ages of Oscar Wilde and Lord Alfred Douglass (the former was born in 1856, the latter in 1870); how they had visited various towns together, stopped at the Savoy hotel together, and how Lord Alfred visited Wilde's chamber.
Carson then drew out Wilde's opinion regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the plaintiff made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Mr. Carson then drew out Wilde's opinons regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the plaintiff made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Carson then drew out Wilde’s opinion regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the witness made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Carson then drew out Wilde's opinion regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the witness made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Carson then drew Wilde's opinion regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination plaintiff made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Carson then drew out Wilde's opinion regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the witness made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Mr. Carson drew out Wilde’s opinions regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the plaintiff made many smart responses in the same line as in his plays.
Mr. Carson then drew out Wilde's opinions regarding literature in general, to which line of cross-examination the plaintiff made smart responses in the same line as his plays.
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care ,tuppence' for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care tuppence for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care tuppence for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care two-pence for what the Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care twopence for what the Phillistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care twopence for what the Phillistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence' for what Philistines think about me."
"The interpretation of my work does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care ‘tuppence’ for what Philistines think about me."
“The interpretation of my works does not concern me” said Wilde. “I do not care ‘tuppence’ for what Philistines think of me.”
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care two cents what the Philistines think about me."
A NEWSBOY TOO.
Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness and began a more serious phase of the cross-examination, by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to a hotel at Brighton.
But Mr. Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness, and began the more serious phase of the cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to a hotel at Brighton.
Carson severely repressed the levity of witness and began a more serious phase of the cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to the Hotel Brighton.
Mr. Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness and began the more serious phase of the cross examination by questioning Wilde about his acquaintance with a newsboy, 18 years of age, belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to a hotel at Brighton.
But Mr. Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness, and began the more serious phase of the cross-examination by questioning Mr. Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy eighteen years of age belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to a hotel at Brighton.
Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness and began the more serious phase of the cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy, 18 years of age, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to hotel Brighton.
Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness and began a more serious phase of cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to the hotel Brighton.
Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness and began a more serious phase of cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to the Hotel Brighton.
Carson severely repressed the levity of witness and began a more serious phase of cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy 18 years of age, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to Hotel Brighton.
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care 'tuppence', for what the Philistines think about me." But Mr. Carson severely repressed the levity of the witness, and began the more serious phase of the cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy, eighteen years of age, belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to a hotel at Brighton.
"The interpretation of my works does not concern me," said Wilde. "I do not care a 'tuppence' for what the Philistines think about me." But Carson severely repressed the levity of witness and began the more serious phase of cross-examination by questioning Wilde about his intimacy with a newsboy, 18 years of age, belonging to Worthing, and brought out the fact that Wilde took the boy to a hotel at Brighton.
"Why did you seek the boy's society?" asked Carson. "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
"Oh, he was a bright, careless, amusing
creature," replied the witness.
"Why did you seek the boy's society?" asked Carson. "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
"Oh, he was a bright, careless, amusing creature," replied the witness.
"Why did you seek the boy's society?" asked Carson, "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
"Oh, he was a bright, careless, amusing creature," replied the witness.
"Why did you seek the boy's society?" asked Mr. Carson. "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
"Oh, he was a bright, careless, amusing creature," replied the witness.
"Why did you seek the boy's society?" asked Mr. Carson. "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
"Oh! He was a bright, careless, amusing creature," replied the witness.
"Why did you seek the boy's society?" asked Mr. Carson; "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
"Oh, he was a bright, careless, amusing creature," replied the witness.
"Why did you seek the boy’s society?" asked Mr. Carson. "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
"Oh, he was a bright, careless, amusing creature." replied the witness.
"Why did you seek the boy's society?" asked Mr. Carson. "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
"Oh, he was a bright, careless, amusing creature," replied the witness.
"Why did you seek the boy's society?" asked Carson. "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
"Oh, he was a bright, careless, amusing creature," replied Wilde.
"Why did you seek the boy's society?" asked Carson; "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
"Oh, he was a bright, careless, amusing creature," replied Wilde.
"Why do you seek the boy's society?" Mr. Carson asked. "Was it for an intellectual treat?"
"Oh, he was a bright, careless, amusing creature," replied the witness.
Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, handsome cane and book, which Wilde admitted he had given the newsboy.
Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome cane and a book, which Wilde admitted he had given the newsboy.
Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had given the newsboy.
Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a a handsome cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had given the newsboy.
Mr. Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome silver-mounted cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had presented to the newsboy referred to.
Mr. Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome silver-mounted cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had presented to the newsboy referred to.
Mr. Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome silver-mounted cane and a book, which Wilde admitted he had presented to the newsboy referred to.
Mr. Carson here produced a silver cigarette case, a handsome silver mounted cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had presented to the newsboy referred to.
Mr. Carson here produced a silver cigarette cape, a handsome silver-mounted cane and a book which Wilde admitted he had presented to the newsboy referred to.
The cross-examination then touched upon Wilde's relations with several boys and men, and the questions were so pointed as to be unprintable.
The cross-examination then touched upon Wilde's relations with various boys and men, and the questions put to the witness were so pointed as to be unprintable.
The cross-examination then touched upon Wilde's relations with various persons and the question put to the witness were so pointed as to be unprintable.
Wilde, however, emphatically denied, that he had done anything improper, but he was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination to which he was subjected, and frequently drank water.
Wilde, however, emphatically denied that he had done anything improper; but he was troubled and confused under the terrible cross-examination he was subjected to, and frequently drank water. In fact, he seemed ready to faint and a chair was placed inside the witness stand for his use.
In fact, he seemed ready to faint, and a chair was placed inside the witness stand for his use.
Throughout the questioning the plaintiff, the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him, and did not take his eyes off him.
Throughout the questioning of the plaintiff, the Marquis of Queensberry stood facing him and did not take his eyes off the man in the witness box.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned at 5 P. M.
Cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned at 5 p. m.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned for the day.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned for the day.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the Court adjourned for the day at 5 p. m.
The cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned for the day at 5 P.M.
Tho cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the Court adjourned for the day at 5 P.M.
Cross-examination of Wilde was not finished when the court adjourned for the day at 5 p.m.
Mr. Wilde's cross-examination was not finished when the court adjourned for the day.
A large crowd had assembled about Old Bailey to see Wilde leave.
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