The Chicago Tribune - Friday, April 5, 1895
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OSCAR WILDE IN PITILESSLY SCORED.
Further Details of the Scandalous Libel
Trial Going on in London.
London, April 4. - There was unabated interest today at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The plaintiff arrived at an early hour and took his seat at the table reserved for solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
LONDON, April 4. -- There was unabated interest today at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived in court at an early hour, and took his seat at the table reserved for the solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends rushed forward and shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
LONDON, April 4. - There was unabated interest to-day at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived in court at an early hour and took his seat at the table reserved for the solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends rushed forward and shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
London, April 4 — The was unabated interest today at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived in court at an early hour, and took his seat at the table reserved for the solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends rushed forward and shook the defendant’s hand as he entered the dock.
LONDON, ENG., April 4. -- There was unabated interest to-day at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony in the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived at an early hour and took a seat at the table reserved for solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
London, April 4. -- There was unabated interest to-day at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry, but there were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived in court at an early hour and took his seat at the table reserved for the solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident.
There was unabated interested to-day at the Old Bailey in the taking of testimony on the second day of the trial for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived in court at an early hour and took his seat at the table reserved for the Solicitors. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later, looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends rushed forward and shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
LONDON, April 4. - There was unabated interest to-day at the Old Bailey in taking testimony on the second day of the trial of the suit for libel brought by Oscar Wilde against the Marquis of Queensberry. The audience was largely composed of lawyers and reporters. There were few notable persons present. The plaintiff arrived at an early hour and took a seat at the table reserved for solicitors. He brushed back his hair in his usual fashion and struck an attitude for effect. The Marquis of Queensberry entered a few minutes later looking jaunty and confident. Several of his friends rushed forward and shook the defendant's hand as he entered the dock.
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 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 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.
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.
Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, then began the examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry, in which he called his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his acquaintance with the plaintiff, saying:
Sir Edward Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, then began his examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff. He added:
Sir Edward Clark, leading counsel for Wilde, then began the examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensberry, in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease the "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff, saying his "blood turned cold at the sight of their infamous faces."
Sir Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, then began the examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the marquis of Queensberry in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, to cease his "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff, saying that his "blood turned cold at the sight of their infamous faces."
Sir Clarke, leading counsel for Wilde, then began the examination of his client by putting in certain letters of the Marquis of Queensbery, in which he called upon his son, Lord Alfred Douglass, to cease his "infamous intimacy" with the plaintiff, saying that his "blood turned cold at the sight of their infamous faces."
"I shall feel justified in shooting him on sight."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying:
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglass replied by telegraph to his father, saying:
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraph to his father, saying:
"What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglas replied by telegraphing to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
To this letter Lord Alfred Douglass replied by telegraphing to his father, saying: "What a funny little man you are."
"What a funny little man you are."
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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
Wilde kept the court waiting ten minutes for which he apologized to Justice Collins, saying he had been consulting his doctor. After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff closed and Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room as soon as counsel for the defense began to speak. Lord Alfred Douglass was present in court 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 courtroom as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and 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.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the productions of other letters, the case for the plaintiff was closed and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court-room as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak.
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 counsel for the defendant began to speak.
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room as soon a counsel for the defendant began to speak.
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 counsel for the defendant began to speak.
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defense lasted until the court adjourned at 5 p. m. and was not finished at that hour. He reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde, and said the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff. Furing the course of his remarks Mr. 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:
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defence lasted until the court adjourned at 5 P. M., and was not finished at that time. He carefully reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde, and said that the witnesses would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilty of the plaintiff. During the course of his remarks Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There was is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree."
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defense lasted until court adjourned at 5 p. m., and was not finished. He reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde, and said the witnesses he would produce would prove beyond any doubt the guilt of plaintiff. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to 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."
The speech of Mr. Carson for the defense lasted until court adjourned at 5 p. m. and was not finished. He reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde and said the witnesses he would produce would prove beyond any doubt the guilt of plaintiff. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohem Tree in forwarding to plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohem Tree."
Lord Alfred Douglas was present in court for a short time during the morning, but he did not return in the afternoon. The speech of Mr. Carson for the defendant lasted until court adjourned at 5 p. m., and was not finished at that hour. He reviewed the evidence, denounced Wilde and said that the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff. During the course of his remarks, Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree."
Mr. Carson carefully reviewed the evidence, scathingly denounced Wilde and said the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff. During the course of his remarks Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Mr. Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Mr. Beerbohm Tree."
After the production of other letters the case for the plaintiff was closed, and Mr. Carson began his speech for the defense. It was terribly denunciatory of Wilde, who left the court room as soon as counsel for the defendant began to speak. The speech of Mr. Carson lasted until the court adjourned at 5 P. M., and was not finished at that time. He carefully reviewed the evidence point by point, denounced Wilde and said that the witnesses he would produce would prove to the jury beyond any doubt the guilt of the plaintiff. During the course of his remarks Mr. Carson alluded in complimentary terms to the course of Beerbohm Tree in forwarding to the plaintiff a copy of the anonymous letter handed to the English actor, whereupon Justice Collins said: "There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree."
"There is no occasion to mention the name of Beerbohm Tree."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked:
"Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
"Nor should I do so, My Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree, to-day, asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
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 in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Carson in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
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 in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from him today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked, "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day, asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor should I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree to-day asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson in reply remarked: "Nor would I do so, my lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Tree today asking that his connection with the case be fully explained."
Mr. Carson, in reply, remarked: "Nor should I do so, my Lord, had it not been that I received a cable message from Mr. Beerbohm Tree to-day asking that his connection be fully explained."
"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's connection with the case is in every way honourable 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.
"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.
"Everyone understands Mr Tree's connection with the case. It is in every way honourable and 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.
Wilde returned to the court-room a few minutes before adjournment.
Wilde returned to the courtroom a few minutes before adjournment.
Wilde returned to the courtroom a few minutes before adjournment.
Wilde returned to the courtroom a few minutes before adjournment.
Wilde returned to the courtroom for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Wilde returned to the court-room for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Wilde returned to the court room for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Wilde returned to the court room for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Wilde returned to the court room for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Mr. Wilde returned to the courtroom for a few minutes before the adjournment.
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde was "a cur and a coward."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde "was a cur and a coward."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde "was a cur and a coward."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde "was a cur and a coward."
Among the letter produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde "was a cur and a coward."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying Wilde "was a cur and a coward of the Rosebery type."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde "was a cur and a coward of the worst type."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde "was a cur and a coward of the worst type."
Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was "a cur and a coward of the Roseberry type."
Among the letters produced in court, and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was "a cur and a coward of the Rosbery type."
Among the letters produced in court and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was "a cur and a coward of the Rosebery type."
Among the letters produced in court and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglass, was one saying that Wilde was "a cur and a coward of the Rosebery type."
Among the letters produced in court and addressed by the marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was a "cur and a coward of the Roseberry type."
Among the letters produced in court and addressed by the marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglass, was one saying that Wilde was a "cur and a coward of the Roseberry type."
Wilde returned to the court room a few minutes before it adjourned. Among the letters produced by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son Lord Alfred Douglass was one saying, "Wilde was a cur and a coward."
Wilde returned to the court room a few minutes before adjournment. Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensberry to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was a "cur and a coward of the Rosebery type."
Wilde returned to the court room a few minutes before adjournment. Among the letters produced and addressed by the Marquis of Queensbury to his son, Lord Alfred Douglas, was one saying that Wilde was a "cur and a coward of the Rosebery type."
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