San Francisco Chronicle - Thursday, May 23, 1895
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MUST KEEP THE PEACE
Queensberry and His Eldest
Son.
Lord Douglas Has a Black
Eye.
The
Lively Marquis Ready for An-
other Fight - Oscar Wilde
on Trial.
Special Dispatches to the CHRONICLE.
LONDON, May 22. - Yesterday's report that the Marquis of Queensberry and his son, Lord Douglas, were engaged in a fight in Piccadilly is erroneous in respect to the younger party. It was the elder son, Lord Douglas of Hawick, who was the antagonist. Both were arraigned in the Marlborough-street Police Court this morning and placed in the dock together to answer the charge of disorderly conduct and fighting in the street.
London, May 22.—Yesterday’s report that the Marquis of Queensberry and his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, were engaged in a fight in Piccadilly was erroneous in respect of the younger participant in the affray. It was the Marquis’ elder son, Lord Douglas of Hawick, who was his antagonist. Both were arrested in the Marlboro-Street Police Court this morning and placed in the dock to answer a charge of disorderly conduct and fighting on the street.
LONDON, May 22. — Yesterday's report that the Marquis of Queensberry and his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, were engaged in a fight in Piccadilly, was erroneous in respect of the younger participant in the affray. It was the Marquis’ elder son, Lord Douglas of Hawick, who was his antagonist. Both were arraigned in the Marlborough Street Police court this morning, and placed in the dock together to answer a charge of disorderly conduct and fighting on the street. The Marquis said his son was the aggressor, having first assaulted him and that he only struck back in self-defence.
London, May 22.- Yesterday's report that the Marquis of Queensberry and his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, were engaged in a fight in Piccadilly was erroneous as regards the part of the younger participant in the affray. It was the Marquis' elder son, Lord Douglas of Hawick, who was his antagonist. Both were arraigned in the Marlboro street police court this morning and placed in the dock together to answer a charge of disorderly conduct and fighting in the street. The Marquis said his son was the aggressor, having first assaulted him, and that he only struck back in self-defence.
Both the Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Douglas of Hawick were fashionably dressed. The Marquis wore a rose in his buttonhole and did not show any signs of yesterday's fight. On the other hand, his son had a black eye. The Marquis was not defended by counsel, but had a lawyer present to attend to his interests.
Both the Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Douglas of Harwick were fashionably dressed. The Marquis wore a rose in his buttonhole and did not show any sign of yesterday's fight. On the other hand his son had a black eye. The Marquis was not defended by counsel, but Lord Douglas had a lawyer present to attend to his interests.
Both the marquis of Queensberry and Lord Douglas of Hawlck were fashionably dressed. The marquis wore a rose in his button hole and did not show any sign of yesterday's fight. On the other hand, his son had a black eye. The marquis was not defended by counsel, but Lord Douglas of Hawick had a lawyer present to attend to his interests.
Both the Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Douglas of Harwick were fashionably dressed. The Marquis did not show any sign of yesterday's fight. On the other hand, his son had a black eye. The Marquis was not defended by counsel, but Lord Douglas had a lawyer present to attend to his interests.
LONDON, May 22. - Both the Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Douglas of Harwick[sic] were fashionably dressed when they appeared in the police court today. The marvuis[sic] wore a rose in his button hole and did not show any sign of yesterday's fight. On the other hand his son had a black eye. The marquis was not defended by counsel, but Lord Douglas had a lawyer present to attend to his interests.
Both the Marquis of Queensberry and Lord Douglass of Hawick were fashionably dressed. The Marquis wore a rose in his buttonhole and did not show any sign of yesterday's fight. On the other hand his son had a black eye. The Marquis was not defended by counsel, but Lord Douglass of Hawick had a lawyer present to attend to his interests. The police evidence regarding the encounter between the father and son in Piccadilly yesterday afternoon was first given.
London, May 22. -- At the Marlborough Street Police Court this morning the Marquis of Queensberry and his son, Lord Douglas of Hawick, were bound over each in $500 bail to keep the peace. Both the Marquis and Lord Douglas were fashionably dressed. The Marquis wore a rose in his buttonhole and did not show any sign of yesterday's fight, while his son had a black eye. The Marquis was not defended by counsel, but Lord Douglas had a lawyer present to attend to his interests.
The police evidence regarding the encounter between the father and son in Piccadilly yesterday afternoon was first given. The disturbance was described as having taken place near the corner of Bond street. A few words were exchanged and a brief but very determined conflict followed. The combatants were soon separated by the police, who escorted them to the nearest police station, where they were charged with disorderly conduct. Neither the father nor the son would prefer a charge against the other.
The police evidence regarding the encounter between the father and the son in Piccadilly yesterday afternoon was first given. The disturbance was described as having taken place near the corner of Bond street. A few words were exchanged and a brief but very determined conflict followed. The combatants were soon separated by the police, who escorted them to the nearest police station, where they were charged with disorderly conduct. Neither the father nor the son would prefer a charge against the other.
The police evidence regarding the encounter between father and son in Piccadilly yesterday afternoon was first given. The disturbance was described as having taken place near the corner of Bond street. A few words were exchanged and a brief but very determined conflict followed. The combatants were soon separated by the police, who escorted them to the nearest police station, where they were charged with disorderly conduct. Neither the father nor the son would prefer a charge against the other.
The police evidence regarding the encounter between the father and son in Piccadilly yesterday afternoon was first given. The disturbance was described as having taken place near the corner of Bond street. A few words were exchanged and a brief but a very determined conflict followed. The combatants were soon separated by the police, who escorted them to the nearest police station, where they were charged with disorderly conduct, as neither the father nor the son would prefer a charge against the other.
The police evidence regarding the encounter between the father and the son in Piccadilly yesterday afternoon was first given. The disturbance was described as having taken place near the corner of Bond street. A few words were exchanged and a brief but very determined conflict followed. The combatants were soon separated by the police, who escorted them to the nearest police station, where they were charged with disorderly conduct as neither the father nor the son would prefer a charge against the other.
The police evidence regarding the encounter between the father and son in Piccadilly yesterday afternoon was first given. The disturbance was described as having taken place near the corner of Bond street. A few words were exchanged and a brief but very determined conflict followed. The combatants were soon separated by the police, who escorted them to the nearest police station, where they were charged with disorderly conduct, as neither the father nor the son would prefer a charge against the other. In his defense the marquis of Queensberry said that while he was walking in Piccadilly his son, Lord Douglas of Hawick came running at him and pushed him against a store window, speaking at the top of his voice. The marquis added that he struck his son in self-defense.
In his defense, the Marquis of Queensberry said that while he was walking in Piccadilly his son, Lord Douglas of Hawick, came running at him and pushed him against a store window, speaking at the top of his voice. The Marquis added that he struck his son in self-defense.
In his defense the Marquis of Queensberry said that while walking in Piccadilly his son, Lord Douglas of Harwick, came running at him and pushed him against a store- window, speaking at the top of his voice.
The Marquis added that he struck his son in self-defense.
In his defense the Marquis of Queensberry said that while walking in Piccadilly his son, Lord Douglas of Harwick, came running at him and pushed him against a store window, speaking at the top of his voice. The Marquis added that he struck his son in self-defense.
In his defense the marquis said that while he was walking in Piccadilly his son, Lord Douglas, came running at him and pushed him against a store window, speaking at the top of his voice. The marquis added that he struck his son in self-defense.
In his defense the Marquis said that while he was walking in Piccadilly his son came running at him and pushed him against a store window, speaking at the top of his voice. The Marquis added that he struck his son in self-defense.
Counsel for Lord Douglas of Hawick said that the latter and a friend were walking in Piccadilly, not thinking of the Marquis of Queensberry, when the encounter between Lord Douglas and his father took place. Counsel added that Lady Douglas of Hawick yesterday received the following telegram: "I must congratulate you on the result, but I cannot congratulate you on Percy's appearance. He looks like a dug-up corpse. I fear there is too much madness in kissing. Taylor is guilty; it will be Wilde’s turn to-morrow."
Counsel for Lord Douglas of Hawick said that the latter and a friend were walking in Piccadilly, not thinking of the marquis of Queensberry when the encounter between Lord Douglas and his father took place. Counsel added that Lady Douglas of Hawick yesterday received the following telegram: "I must congratulate you on the result, but I cannot congratulate on appearance. He looks like a done-up corpse. There is too much madness in kissing. Taylor is guilty; it will be Wilde's turn to-morrow."
It was also asserted that the Marquis had written to Lady Douglas false charges against her husband and members of the family, and that, although he had promised to stop, he had not done so. Yesterday it was claimed Lord Douglas asked the Marquis to cease writing these obscene and filthy letters to his wife. The Marquis then hit him in the face and the fight between father and son followed.
It was also asserted that the marquis had written to Lady Douglas false charges against her husband and members of the family, and that, although he had promised to stop writing, he had not done so. Yesterday it was claimed Lord Douglas asked the marquis to cease writing "these obscene and filthy" letters to his wife. The marquis then hit him in the face and the fight between father and son followed
It was also asserted that the Marquis had written to Lady Douglas false charges against her husband and members of the family, and that, although he had promised to stop writing, he had not done so. Yesterday it was claimed Lord Douglas asked the Marquis to cease writing "these obscene and filthy" letters to his wife. The Marquis then bit him in the face and the fight between father and son followed.
It was also asserted that the Marquis had written to Lady Douglas false charges against her husband and members of the family, and that although he had promised to stop writing, he had not done so. Yesterday it was claimed that Lord Douglas asked the Marquis to cease writing these obscene and filthy letters to his wife. The Marquis then hit him in the face and the fight between father and son followed.
It was also asserted that the Marquis had written to Lady Douglas false charges against her husband and members of the family, and that although he had promised to stop writing he had not done so. Yesterday, it was claimed that Lord Douglas asked the Marquis to cease writing "these obscene and filthy" letters to his wife. The Marquis then hit him in the face and the fight between father and son followed.
It was also asserted that the Marquis had written to Lady Douglass false charges against her husband and members of the family, and that although he had promised to stop writing he had not done so. Yesterday it was claimed that Lord Douglass asked the Marquis to cease writing "these obscene and 'filthy' letters to his wife." The Marquis then hit him in the face, and the fight between father and son followed.
Lord Douglas of Hawick said that he merely desired his father's assurance that he would cease writing letters to his (Hawick’s) wife reviling her husband. His aim in meeting his father was to stop these foul and obscene communications.
Lord Douglas of Hawick, said he merely desired his father’s assurance that he would cease writing obscene letters to his (Hawick’s) wife reviling her husband. His aim in meeting his father was to stop these foul and obscene communications.
Lord Douglas, of Hawick, said he merely desired his father’s assurance that he would cease writing obscene letters to his (Hawick’s) wife reviling her husband. His aim in meeting his father was to stop these foul and obscene communications.
Lord Douglas of Hawick said he merely desired his father's assurance that he would cease writing obscene letters to his (Hawick's) wife, reviling her husband. His aim in meeting his father was to stop these foul and obscene communications.
Lord Douglas of Hawick said he merely resisted his father's assurance that he would cease writing obscene letters to his (Hawick's) wife reviling her husband. His aim in meeting his father was to stop these foul and obscene communications.
Lord Douglas of Hawick said he merely desired his father's assurance that he would cease writing letterr to his (Hawick's) wife reviling her husband. His aim in meeting his father was to stop these communications.
Lord Douglas of Hawick said that he merely desired his father's assurance that he would cease writing obscene letters to his (Hawick’s) wife reviling her husband.
Lord Douglas of Hawick said that he merely desired his father's assurance that he would cease writing obscene letters to his (Hawick’s) wife reviling her husband.
Lord Queensberry objected to the letters in question being called obscene. He said that hearing that Oscar Wilde was residing with Lord Douglas, he went to the latter's house, and, obtaining the assurance of his daughter-in-law that his younger son, Lord Alfred, was not there, he ceased writing letters to Lord Douglas’ wife. Lord Douglas’ lawyer wished to read the letters, but the magistrate would not allow it.
Lord Queensberry objected to the letters in question being called obscene. Hearing that Oscar Wilde was residing with Lord Douglas he went to the latter’s house and obtained the assurance of his daughter-in-law that his younger son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was not there also. He thereupon ceased writing letters to Lord Douglas’ wife.
Lord Queensberry objected to the letters in question being called obscene. Hearing that Oscar Wilde was residing with Lord Douglas, he went to the latter’s house and obtained the assurance of his daughter-in-law that his younger son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was not there also. He thereupon ceased writing letters to Lord Douglas’ wife.
Lord Queensberry objected to the letters in question being called obscene. Hearing that Oscar Wilde was residing with Lord Douglas, he went to the latter's house and obtained the assurance of his daughter-in-law, that his younger son, Lord Douglas, was not there also. He thereupon ceased writing letters to Lord Douglas' wife.
Lord Queensberry objected to the letters in question being called obscene. Hearing that Oscar Wilde was residing with Lord Douglas he went to the latter's home ana obtained the assurance of his daughter-in-law that his younger son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was not there also. He thereupon ceased writing letters to Lord Douglas' wife.
After further evidence showing that the Marquis was the aggressor the case was settled by the Marquis and his son being bound over each in £500 bail to keep the peace.
After further evidence showing that the Marquis was the aggressor, the case was settled by the Marquis and his son being bound over each in £500 bail to keep the peace.
After further evidence, showing that the Marquis was the aggressor, the case was settled by the Marquis and his son being bound over, each in £500 bail to keep the peace.
After further evidence showing that the Marquis was the aggressor the case was settled by the Marquis and his son being bound over each in £500 bail to keep the peace.
Further evidence showing that the marquis was the aggressor, the case was settled by the marquis and his son, being bound over each in £500 bail to keep the peace.
After the further evidence showing that the marquis was the aggressor, the case was settled by the marquis and his son being bound over each in £500 to keep the peace.
Queensberry admitted that he had offered to fight his son anywhere and at anytime for £10,000. The crowd cheered the Marquis as he drove away in a cab and as earnestly hissed and hooted Lord Douglas as he took his departure.
The Marquis, who wore a jaunty air, admitted that he had offered to fight his son, Lord Douglas of Harwick, anywhere or at any time for £10,000. The crowd cheered the Marquis as he drove away in a cab, and as earnestly hissed and hooted Lord Douglas as he took his departure.
The Marquis went directly from the Police Court to the Old Bailey, where he was an attentive listener in the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The Marquis went directly from the Police Courts to the Old Bailey, where he was an attentive listener to the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The marquis went directly from the Marlboro st police court to the Old Bailey court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The marquis went directly from the Marlboro st police court to the Old Bailey court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The marquis went directly from the Marlborough police court to the Old Bailey court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The marquis went directly from the Marlborough st. police court to the Old Bailey court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The marquis went directly from the Marlborough street Police Court to the Old Bailey Court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The Marquis went directly from the Marlborough street police court to the Old Bailey court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The Marquis went directly from the Marlborough Street Police Station to the Old Bailey Court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
The Marquis went directly from the Marlborough street police station to the Old Bailey Court, where he was an attentive listener at the trial of Oscar Wilde.
TRIAL OF OSCAR WILDE.
The Prosecution Presents Evidence
Against the Prisoner.
LONDON, May 22. - The second trial of Wilde was begun to-day in the Old Bailey Court before Justice Wills. There was a dense crowd of interested spectators. The Marquis of Queensberry was among those present. Wilde, upon entering the court, looked haggard and seemed almost in a fainting condition as he entered the dock. He had evidently been greatly affected by the result of the trial of Taylor yesterday.
Solicitor-General Sir Frank Lockwood, in opening for the Treasury, said the indictment covered the most gross indecency, extending from February to October 1, 1893. He then recited the charges against Wilde in connection with Edward Shelly, Alfred Wood and others.
The Solicitor-General, Sir Frank Lockwood, in opening the case for the Treasury, said the indictment covered acts of gross indecency during the period extending from February to October, 1893. He then recited the charges made against Wilde in connection with Edward Shelley, Alfred Wood and others.
Solicitor General Frank Lockwood, in opening the case for the government, said that the indictment covered acts committed during the period extending from February to October, 1893. He then recited the charges made against Wilde in connection with Edward Shelly, Alfred Wood and others.
Edward Shelly, the first witness, repeated his previous testimony. He declared that he had resented the overtures made him by Wilde. Sir Edward Clarke cross-examined Shelly severely. Shelly admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow-street Police Court when giving the time of breaking off his intimacy with Wilde. He also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first interview.
Edward Shelly was called to the stand and repeated what he had previously testified to. He declared that he had resented the overtures made to him by Wilde. Sir Edward Clarke cross-examined Shelly severely. Shelly admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow Street Police Court giving the time of his breaking off the intimacy with Wilde, and also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first interview.
Sir Edward Clarke cross-examined Shelley severely. Shelley admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow street police court, giving the time of his breaking off intimacy with Wilde, and also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first interview.
Sir Edward Clarke cross-examined Shelley severely who admitted he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow street police court giving the time of his breaking off his intimacy with Wilde, and also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first interview.
Sir Edward Clark severely cross-examined Shelley, who admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow St. Police Court giving the time of his breaking off intimacy with Wilde, and also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first interview.
Edward Shelley was called to the stand, and repeated what he had previously testified to. He declared that he had resented the overtures made to him by Wilde. Sir Edward Clarke cross-examined Shelley severely. Shelley admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow-street Police Court, giving the time of his breaking off of the intimacy with Wilde.
Edward Shelley was called to the stand and repeated what he had previously testified to. He declared that he had resented the overtures made to him by Wilde. Sir Edward Clarke cross-examined Shelley severely. Shelley admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow-street Police Court giving the time of his breaking off of the intimacy with Wilde.
Sir Edward Clark severely cross-examined Shelley, who admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow Street Police Court, giving the time of his breaking off with Wilde, and also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first interview.
Edward Shelley was called to the stand and repeated what he had previously testified to. He declared that he had resented the overtures made to him by Wilde. Sir Edward Clark cross-examined Shelley severely. Shelley admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow Street Police Court giving the time of his breaking off intimacy with Wilde, and also admitted that while did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first interview. Wilde became indisposed at this point and was obliged to temporarily leave the dock. The examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended. The proceedings were resumed in a few minutes.
Sir Edward Clark severely cross-examined Shelley, who admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow st police court giving the time of his breaking off with Wilde, and also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first interview.
Sir Edward Clark severely cross-examined Shelley, who admitted that he was mistaken in his testimony in the Bow st police court giving the time of his breaking off with Wilde, and also admitted that Wilde did not mention or suggest any acts of misconduct after the first interview.
Wilde became indisposed at this point and was obliged temporarily to leave the dock. The examination of Shelly was meanwhile suspended, but proceedings were resumed in a few minutes.
Wilde became indisposed at this point, and was obliged to temporarily leave the dock. The examination of Shelly was meanwhile suspended. The proceedings were resumed in a few minutes.
Wilde became indisposed at this point, and was obliged to temporarily leave the dock. The examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended. The proceedings were resumed in a few minutes.
Wilde became indisposed at this point and was obliged to temporarily leave the dock. The examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended. The proceedings were resumed in a few minutes.
Wilde became indisposed at this point and was obliged to temporarily leave the dock. The examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended.
Wilde became indisposed at this point and was obliged to temporarily leave the dock. The examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended.
Wilde became indisposed at this point and was obliged to temporarily leave the dock. The examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended.
Wilde became indisposed at this point and was obliged to leave the dock. The examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended.
Wilde became indisposed at this point and was obliged temporarily to leave the dock, the examination of Shelley was meanwhile suspended. The proceedings was resumed in a few minutes. Mr. Elkin Matthews, the publisher, deposed that Wilde was acquainted with Shelley.
Shelly's cross-examination being resumed he admitted that he had a brother who was insane. He admitted having written a letter to Wilde in which he said, "I am not very sane but I am certain that I am sane now."
Shelley's cross-examination being resumed, he admitted that he had a brother who was insane. He also admitted having written a letter to Wilde in which he said: "I am afraid that sometimes I am not very sane, but I am certain that I am sane now."
Shelley's cross-examination being resumed, he admitted that he had a brother who was insane. He also admitted having written a letter to Wilde in which he said: "I am afraid that sometimes I am not very sane, but I am certain that I am sane now."
Shelly's cross-examination being resumed, he admitted that he had a brother who was insane. He also admitted having written a letter to Wilde in which he said: "I am afraid that sometimes I am not very sane, but I am certain that I am sane now." He maintained, however, that the charges he had made against Wilde were true.
Shelley's cross-examination being resumed, he admitted that he had a brother who was insane. He also admitted having written a letter to Wilde in which he said: "I am afraid that sometimes I am not very sane, but I am certain that I am sane now." He maintained, however, that the charges he had made against Wilde were true.
Shelley’s cross-examination being resumed, he admitted that he had a brother who was insane. He also admitted having written a letter to Wilde, in which he said: "I am afraid that sometimes I am not very sane, but I am certain that I am sane now." He maintained, however, that the charges he had made against Wilde were true.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given. At the end of the session Wilde was taken back to jail, but was released overnight on bail.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand, and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Parker were called to the stand and, repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Barker were called to the stand and repeated the testimony previously given by them, after which the court adjourned.
Alfred Wood and Charles Barker were called to the stand, and repeated the testimony previously given by them. The Court then adjourned.